Babar and Astronauts

Will she ever stop crying?

Peyton is Miss Fussy between 8-10 pm on most nights.  We usually end up outside rocking her in our chair while Kinnick looks on annoyed.  Additional means of calming her down have included singing to her, walking her up and down the block, and both of the above.  

Songs usually start with something like "I like to eat eat eat apples and bananas" and "Wheels on the bus", then when she still doesn't calm down we look for more divine intervention and start singing church hymns.  That actually usually does the trick... Hallelujah! 

We've also made an attempt to start reading to her because it easier than holding a one sided conversation.  So we made a family outing to Barnes and Noble to each pick out a children's book.  I selected a Babar book where as Jon selected "Outer Space", a factual book with about a sixth grade reading level.  Peyton has had a blast (no pun intended) learning about wormholes and the reclassification of Pluto. 

Reading Rainbow shorts

Hot to trot

Our regular stroller rides

Heat rash (or miliaria rubia- according to Jon's dermatology book) has struck sweet Peyton.  With our 100+ degree Saint Louis summer days, it's a no brainer why.  Mommy and Daddy thought it would be a great idea to take Peyton and Kinnick out on walks to get Mr Fancypants some exercise.  Lesson learned. : )

Daddy finally graduates... again!

Daddy finally graduated from residency at Saint Louis Children's Hospital.  He was nominated to be a speaker at their graduation ceremony.  This is a video that was part of his speech.  Grandma and Grandpa Strutt were in town.  They were proud!

Let's celebrate 1 month!

My first party dress

Peyton turned one month old last week.  Since it was her biggest accomplishment to date we thought it was reason to party!!  Family (my Dad, Mom, and Aunt Karen), cake, gifts, and a sleeping baby.  Probably the party was really more for mommy!

Thanks for coming to celebrate!

Daddy's little girl

Best buddies

Peyton loves spending time with her daddy.  She likes to lay on his chest but always ends up zonked out.  This works out alright for Jon because it gives him an excuse to watch another NBA playoff game.  

Peyton has picked up the "Jon face", the one where he arches his eyebrows up and smiles like a dork.  It fun to see them work on "their face" and smiles together.

Being the wonderful Dr Dad, he always remembers her daily vitamin D supplement and abundant amount of zinc oxide with each diaper change.  There is no way this girl will ever know diaper rash!

Happy fathers day, we love you! 

My baby girl

My baby boy

The Jon face

Bonus question: 

Jon had to go in to get drug tested for his new emergency medicine job starting in July.  They require a hair sample for this test.  Where did they obtain his sample?

A) scalp (we all know this is wrong)

B) nose

C) armpit 

D) chest
E) back

Stay tuned next week for the result.

I heart my Binkie!

Hanging with Daddy and binkie

Peyton has learned to love her binkie.  And mom has learned to love her cork too!

Oooooh yeah!

Ba-Nana

Girl time!

My mom came down to help out for the past week.  It's been pretty nice because she cooked, cleaned, drew up our bathroom remodeling plans, and weeded/replanted our yard.  Apparently I picked out all sun plants for our shaded areas.  Jaclyn + plants = Dead plants. : )

Since Peyton already has a Grandma Strutt, my mom has been trying to figure out what Peyton should call her; Nana, (I like Ba-Nana), Glam-ma, Nonie, Mimi.  Jon has been having fun with it, "Hey Nunu, come get the baby!" 

Peyton in her first pair of khakis

Having fun reading with Nana

Thanks for my Mickey

Big Brother

Someone pay attention to me!

Kinnick aka "big sexy" has been a very nice big brother.  He always tells her good morning, stays right next to her on walks, and even shares his toys!  Just wish he would offer to change a diaper.

Still I think Kinnick may miss the good ol' days.  To try to compensate we play hide and go seek.  I make Kinnick stay in the family room and I go hide various places around the house with a chickadee cracker.  Because he lacks intelligence and a sense of smell, it use to take him a half-an-hour to find me.  Now he's starting to memorize my hiding spots.

I love you Peyton!

Jon Jon, ignore the baby and throw me a stick 

Where's Waldo...I mean Peyton

Find Peyton

I had to blow dry my hair before our friends Toby and Bridget came over to watch the basketball game last night...  So Jon agreed to watch her.  I came down stairs to our basement to find Jon working out to P90X.  "Where's Peyton, Jon?", I inquired.

Great, she's reverted back to laundry basket baby again!  Poor thing.

There she is!

Chubby Cheeks

Peyton fits in her bouncer!

Good news!  Peyton has graduated from the laundry basket to the bouncer.  This is thanks to working on tummy time and head control with Daddy.  Just last week she slumped over when we put her in this seat.

The other noticeable change is her cheeks.  Her face is filling out to the point where I enjoy pinching her cheeks.  I am sure she's totally embarrassed.  And dare I say she has also gained a bit of a double chin.  Keep up the good growing kiddo!

Cous-Cous

Peyton meets her first cousin Jonah

Peyton received more visitors this week and a few of them were more her size.

Peyton met her first friend Elliott, the daughter of my friend Courtney, who was born just two days before her in the same hospital.  While Elliott was ready to party, Peyton was kinda lame and slept the entire playdate.  Oh well, maybe next time they can chat!

Yesterday cousin Jonah (10 weeks), Aunt Becca, and Grandma Strutt came for a short visit.  Peyton remained just as sleepy whereas Jonah was a very active little man.  It was neat to see how fast she'll grow!