Robert's very own website
Below are some recent pictures of Robert. He is almost four months old now.
He plays more actively with his toys and is almost turning over (back to stomach) – a few times he has been half way there. He closely watches Mommy, Daddy, or Jason and visually tracks us as we move around the room. He can somewhat support himself on his legs for a few seconds at a time. Sometimes he has a difficult time getting to sleep because he is so interested in the world around him!
Just five days after moving to our new home, Robert had his Christening.
The Christening was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of Our Savior on June 19, 2010. Robert was either sleeping or contented most of the time, although he cried a little bit when he was dunked in the water. His Godparents handled the ceremony like experts, and we are very grateful for everything they did.
After church, we had lunch at our new home with lots of great food. We were glad to have Robert’s grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins share the day with us. We were especially happy that his Great Grandmother could make it, too!
In just a few days, Robert will turn 3 months old! Recently, he has been saying “ah goo”, smiling at us, and playing with a few baby toys. Below is a picture from yesterday.
Here’s a recent picture of Robert where it looks like he is boxing. Every since Robert was born, he has been “squirmy,” always moving his arms and legs around.
Lately he has been getting bigger, stronger, and sleeping for longer stretches at night. We are planning his Christening, which will take place on June 19, just five days after we move to a new house.
As of yesterday, Robert is now 2 months old. We bought him a nice monkey shirt to celebrate.
He had his two month doctor’s visit a few days earlier. He weighed in at 12 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 22 3/4 inches long. From his measurements at birth, that’s an increase of 4 pounds and 3 1/4 inches.
Robert went on a long car trip to visit his cousins in Connecticut. It was Mitch’s second birthday. Robert slept the entire ride there and most of the ride back. His grandmother took good care of him for a few hours.
On May 9, 2010, Robert had his Forty Day Blessing. This is a traditional blessing that takes place when the Mother brings her child to church for the first visit. The blessing includes appropriate prayers for the safe delivery of mother and child, and the formal presentation of the child to the Church for the first time.
To make things more special for Robert and Hristina, this day was also Mother’s Day!
Robert was “squirmy” during the blessing, according to the Priest. After church we had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.
Below is a recent picture of Robert on his Rainforest play mat.
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