The Seminaras: Parker 20 Weeks

Wow, 20 weeks already! That's half as long as Mommy carried Parker with her. And what a big week for Parker - he's getting more coordinated with his hands, ever more mobile, and is trying to sit on his own. He has much better control of his hands now, reaching with one or the other for an object. His reach is more smooth and less jerky, although when he pulls the object in it's very abrupt usually hitting himself in the face. But it's amazing to see that in only a short week he's figured out how to put thought into action and command his hands. As for mobility, he's getting stronger doing a half push up and sometimes turning himself when he's on his belly to look around. The other morning Mom went in to wake him up and he had rotated himself 180 deg in his crib! He can also roll himself across his play mat to get toys or check something out. Just like Brady he loves watching the cats and the dog with fascination, even if they're just lying around. Attempts at sitting on his own usually result in him tipping over or folding himself onto his feet, but he's determined to keep trying. Our little guy is growing up!

Brady had a big week getting to fly to NJ with Daddy to see the Seminara family. Grandma Nancy recently had knee replacement surgery, which ended up more troublesome for her than her last knee, so grandson cuddles were in order. All week Brady told us he was going on an airplane and was "going to fix Grandma, make her happy with hugs and kisses." He is so incredibly sweet. He also got to go to his first wedding and had a great time dancing with Daddy's uncles and playing with a lighted cube. Traveling with an active toddler is not easy, but Daddy did great even getting Brady to take the occasional nap and getting him to sleep on the twin bed on the floor. Brady had a lot of fun with his Grandma and Grandpa.

While Daddy and Brady were away, Mommy and Parker got to meet up with one of Mom's friends, go to the Botanical Gardens, and watch a lot of football. Without the boys in the house it was so quiet (and clean)!