Being home with him is not easy though. I don't get nearly enough done through the day. Corbin naps only once around noon for a couple hours and wakes easily to the dogs playing and other sounds. Then he gets really cranky, so the afternoons are out. In the mornings, he is a happy playful baby, but he gets very demanding when he's bored. From the time he was born, he's habitually nursed once an hour while he's awake. Even now, I'm having to type this in several shifts.
Our Thanksgiving was great. Corbin met so many family and friends, and some people who haven't seen him since he's been as alert as he is. It's a new perspective thinking of my in-laws as Corbin's family. Corbin obediently smiled at anyone who talked to him. He's been doing this shy thing where he hides his face in my shoulder when he smiles. A few days before Thanksgiving, Corbin began laughing out loud. We have a video tape of him laughing at the dogs. The dogs seem to be the only ones that can produce the out loud laugh. We also took a day trip to visit Uncle Jesse. It's very entertaining watching people who aren't used to babies interact with Corbin.
When we take Corbin Christmas shopping people just gush over him, especially when Chris has him in the sling. Corbin loves all the bright colors and lights. We had a Parents as Teachers meeting last week and he is right on schedule, even a little ahead of the game. He babbles, interacts, turns toward sounds, bats, kicks, reaches for things, and brings things into his mouth - which is his favorite thing to do lately. When we're supporting him, he sits and stands well. He started sucking his thumb last week (picture below). We haven't gotten him to roll over yet and he still hates tummy time, but we're working on it. His favorite thing to do is have mommy and daddy read to him while he bats at the pictures.
Here are his latest favorite photos (more on facebook):
