Four Months

My little man is a whoping 4 months old now. That means he is no longer an "infant," I guess. My baby is growing up! Yesterday Charlie even had his first solid foods. He loved it. He couldn't quite figure out how to swallow the whole spoonful, but he really got into his yummy rice cereal. He smiles and coos and has whole babble conversations with you. That has been the cutest thing to see - Oscar and baby Charlie having babble conversations! Oscar is pretty crazy about his little brother. He takes good care of him and tries to make him smile. It's so sweet.

Two Month Highlights

Oh little Charlie Bear. This month has been a big one for you! You've learned how to manipulate me by putting on your charms... You've smiled and cooed and snuggled. It's irresistible. You've also found your disapproval voice and let us all have it every now and then. It's alright, though. We all have bad days. (Oscar has been covering his ears in response to your wails. It's pretty comical.) You grew another inch and gained another pound. You also started sleeping through the night - well, between 5 and 7 hours. You got your first round of immunizations. You can scoot yourself across a blanket while on your belly, given that we put our hands behind your feet for some resistance. And you keep acting like you are going to flip over from your belly to your back. I bet you are just waiting to do it when I'm not watching, right?!? You are such a strong little fella. You keep trying to stand and hold that little head up of yours. I'm so proud of you, sweetie!

Here are some pictures (a couple weeks old) of you modeling your two month t-shirt. What a cute kid you are. And here come those eyelashes! I don't know if I can handle it if yours end up being as long as Oscar's are!

My Lucky Charms

My boys... Lord have mercy! Charlie and Oscar go in this morning for their doctor appointment, Oscar for his 2 1/2 year check up and Charlie for his 2 month visit. That's right. And Charlie gets his first shot today. Happy Saint Patrick's Day to him, right?!? I just hope Oscar will be cool during it. Here's hoping we are lucky today!

Welcome Baby Charlie!

Welcome to the world, little one! Introducing Charles Elliot Bomgardner, our newest addition. (He's the "little" in the blog title, btw.) He was born January 7th at White Plains Hospital at 8:35 AM, weighing 8.6 pounds and measuring 20 inches long. He's quite a handsome little fella, eh?!? We are thrilled to pieces to finally meet him!