Ryder . 17 Weeks

17 weeks old, and still holding steady at 16 pounds, 13 ounces.

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Ryder's hand-eye coordination is improving quickly.  Several times now, he has put the pacifier in his own mouth - typically, after he has pulled it out.  He is also able to focus better on objects, and purposefully grab/play with things (as evidenced in a later picture).

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Ryder talking to me while I am getting him dressed after a shower.

Playing together on Friday.

The picture I mentioned above - Patrick was holding Ryder, and he kept reaching up and grabbing Patrick's nose.  It looked to me like he was aiming for the glasses, but wasn't able to reach them - when I told Patrick to put his face a little closer, Ryder grabbed the glasses, and pulled them right off of Patrick's face!  While I thought it was funny, Patrick didn't see quite as much humor as I did . . . that's okay, Ryder is also getting good at grabbing my necklaces and earrings - so, we both have to deal with his new skill.

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We spent quite a bit of time this past week at our new house, working on tiling the Master Bath (thanks to Jim & Martha for your help!), and cleaning the house (thanks to my parents and Rory!).  The tile looks great, and the house (especially the floors and vents) are clean!  This week we will be going back to do the finishing touches to the tub/shower.  As of yesterday, the base coat of stucco was complete, along with some various spots for the final coat.  The siding and brick are completed.  The kitchen base cabinets and bathroom vanities are installed.  And, nearly all of the light fixtures are in place.  It seems to be coming together, and we are getting so excited.  We should close on our current house next Monday, and hopefully move into our new house in just under 4 weeks.  It has happened so fast!