19 weeks old: Thumb sucking, teething rings, a check-up, and laughing

I tried to get Oliver to prop himself on his elbows for this photo but honestly, this is more accurate of what he does on his tummy. He is not yet rolling from front to back and I think it's because he insists on doing airplane with his arms! He must have a pretty strong back by now.

As Oliver improves his hand coordination he has become a thumb-sucker. On one hand I worry about breaking the habit down the road, but on the other it is handy because he can soothe himself at night without having to put a pacifier in his mouth. If it becomes a habit to break down the road we'll deal with it. Until then, he's so cute. Look at his sweet face.

Oliver is also getting better at holding things and bringing them to his mouth. This is going to open a whole new world of play and entertainment for him.

I realized that I don't take many photos of Oliver when we leave the house and I think that's because he spends so much time in the front carrier when we're out. That's the way I handle managing two kids. Last weekend we went to the Taste of Latin America and he got to taste some pupusas, enchiladas in mole sauce, and pineapple agua fresca indirectly. He also listened to some great live music.

Oliver had his 4 month check-up at the doctor this week. He is healthy and thriving. Doctor thinks he is in the middle of a growth spurt.

Height: 26.5" (91st percentile)
Weight: 15 lbs. 3 oz. (38th percentile)
Head circumference: 16.5" (62nd percentile)

Oliver has been squealing and laughing for a couple weeks but it's not a true belly laugh yet. Still, it's so joyful and I can't help but smile. Here's a video of him, plus an Eloise eye. Password is Oliver2015.



And finally, some randoms of the many faces of Oliver.