Tummy Time and More!

It is amazing how quickly Nico is changing and how much he is learning! He has been getting lots of tummy time lately, whether it be on daddy's chest or on his Boppy playgym, and he has been surprising us all by his quick advancements. Nico is now making crawling movements with his arms and legs and is actually scooting himself on his tummy. He is also making direct eye contact not only with us, but with various toys, especially those that light up and blink and his mobiles. In addition, he has recently discovered the dogs, or at least Pettie who is always nearby; however Nico is not sure what or who he is at this point. Pettie on the other hand, would love for Nico to stand up and play with him. Nico has also just demonstrated that he is able to reach up and bat at various items dangling from above, such as those toys on his playgym or his bouncer; however he has not figured out the cause and effect of this action yet. And, although he has been able to both visually track items and lift his head up almost from birth, he is now able to track longer and more frequently, and is now able to lift and turn his head from side to side. Also Nico is on the verge of smiling. We have seen his adorable smiles while he is sleeping and have on occasion caused him to give us a half smile or two. We can't wait to see his beautiful smile in full force!