What a day!

Man am I pooped. Today I had my first ever CT scan. When I was first born they told my mommy that I had a large soft spot on the back of my head. My mommy was also born with a large soft spot so she wasn't too worried.
Well, last week I went for my 4 month check-up and the doctor wants a CT just to be sure. He says I have a bit of flattening in the back... hopefully it's just because I prefer laying on my back (I'm not a fan of tummy time) in addition to it already looking a little funny from the large soft spot but the scan will give the docs a better view.
My test was scheduled in the afternoon but I wasn't allowed to eat anything since the morning. They told my mommy to bring me sleep deprived and hungry in hopes that they could get me to fall asleep and do the test while I napped. They must not remember what it's like to be a 4 1/2 month old baby... hungry and tired is only a good combination if you plan on feeding me so I can sleep! Anyway, the radiology department was having a very late start to my test. I tried to be patient but 5 hours without milk for this growing boy is tough! They put me in a dark room with a rocking chair... mommy and grandma took turns rocking me trying to get me to sleep but all that was on my mind was milk! I tried to let everyone know and I cried for 45 minutes straight. Mommy felt bad but rules are rules... I wasn't allowed to have milk because if they needed to sedate me for the test and I had eaten I could've possibly aspirated it. Well, I did end up eventually crying myself to sleep but they still weren't ready to start the test. I take what mommy likes to call "power naps"~ 20 minutes usually ~ so I was wide awake again before we could start. I decided not to cry after my nap and the nurse agreed I needed a little sedation. I was a big boy and waited for my sleepy meds. They eventually gave me the medicine and I had a nice nap while they did my test. When I woke up, the nurse gave me unflavored Pedialyte. I guzzled it so fast! I didn't care that there was not flavor. At this point I hadn't eaten in over 7 hours and I was famished! I often sleep 7 or more hours during the night and don't need to eat then but it's different when I'm wide awake during the day!

Here's my grandma holding me when I was
finally getting sleepy. They had a pulse
oximeter on my foot to monitor me


So as you can see, I had an exhausting day. I hope everything turns out fine and I don't need to go through that again! Goodnight all. I have some sleep to catch up on.

P.S. Before I was born people would joke that I would probably get daddy's head (his nickname is Buckethead) but there is no question I got my mommy's.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

I had a decent head of hair when I was first born...














Crazy 'do after a bath. The bath obviously relaxed me, but not my hair!











Sporting the combover in honor of one of my mommy's favorite celebrities, the Donald (Donald Trump). My hair naturally does this, by the way.










Another thing my hair naturally does... this little swirl in the back









But now I am balding. Not much hair left. Hopefully someday it will fill back in!

Sorry for slacking

Sorry for slacking, folks. I can't believe it's been almost two months since I've updated, but life has been busy! I have made A LOT of progress in the past two months. I still have that healthy appetite and am growing
like a weed ~ weighing in at 15 lbs. now.
I am also a lot stronger as I've been holding my head up for over a month now and can even reach out for things, hold onto them and even bring them to my mouth. I'm still not a big fan of tummy time but I'm getting better with it everyday. I'll be crawling before you know it.







A few weeks ago my mom moved me to my own room. She tells me that she had a really hard time not being right next to me those first few nights, but I loved it! My crib is so much roomier than the bassinet and I can just stretch out. In fact, I'd say I'm sleeping even better (an impressive 5-7 hours most nights). Plus my nursery is awesome. I love being in there.


Since I last wrote, my mom went back to work part-time, so grandma comes to babysit on those days (and grandpa usually comes to visit too). I really love my grandparents. I've been "talking" a lot more even make a clicking sound with my mouth. And now I can laugh! Yes, so many discoveries... like feet! I've found my feet and play with them often. Everyone gets a kick out of me :)















Time has just been flying. We've been very busy and Easter weekend was a busy too. The evening before, I went to Scottsdale with my mom and grandparents to watch my cousins Steven and Jacob be baptized and Steven and my Auntie Krista be confirmed in the church. Considering it was a 2 hour long mass, I actually did quite well. I didn't scream in the church and mom only had to take me out twice when I started to get a little fussy. Aside from that, I actually quite enjoyed it. I was bouncing in my momma's arms to the music. The next day we all met up in Casa Grande for Easter brunch. I got all dressed up! I was told I looked quite handsome in my tie. I was even well behaved that day. I like getting out and being social. And speaking of socializing, my mom has been taking me to this weekly get together at the library called Babytime. I sure like that a lot too. So far I've always been the youngest one there, but that's okay, I love being around other babies. We sit on a mat (or in mommy's lap) and sing songs and hear short stories. It's a blast.




I suppose that is all for now. My daddy comes home in less than 2 months and I bet he can't wait to see how I've changed.
I will try to be a better blogger so I keep all of you updated too ;) Until next time my friends....

Oh how I'm changing

Well my daddy left for Afghanistan only 10 days ago but I sure do miss him already. And I can imagine he is missing me and how much I've changed in this short time. Not only does it seem like I've grown a lot already (I sure have a healthy appetite), but it seems like I'm doing something new everyday. In just the past week I have started smiling a lot more and I even coo back when you talk to me. I'm trying to talk and someday I really will be able to.








Also this week I've been playing a lot more on the funky farmyard my cousins Steven and Jacob gave me because it is so much fun! I thrash my arms and kick so happily when I'm on it. I'm having a great time. Someday soon I'll be able to grab those toy animals.











My grandma Sandi has been over nearly everyday to visit since daddy left (and sometimes to take care of me so mommy can run errands). The other day she put me in my playpen for a few minutes and when she came back the room I had flipped from my belly to my back. Mommy didn't believe grandma when she told her but I proved it to her and did it again... and again. And another thing mommy may not believe is that I'm sleeping better~ it may not seem like it sometimes, but I really am! So you can see, I'm changing fast. Mommy has been taking lots of pictures, videotaping me (and we now have a webcam), so even though daddy can't be here now, at least we have those luxuries. I will still be happier once he's home. I know mommy will be too.

Roadtrips ~ Volume One

Roadtrips ~ Volume one

My grandpa Gary jokes that I've been more places in my young life than most people. This is not entirely true... yet. I have taken several mini road trips in my first 6 weeks of life. My parents have always loved to travel (my daddy has been all over the world!) I think they are trying to prep me for the week long roadtrip we'll be taking with grandma Sandi and grandpa Gary this summer.
As you know, I spent my first week of life staying in the hospital with mom, but when we got out, my grandpa Al was here from Ohio and daddy wanted to show him some sights. So my very first roadtrip was when I was 10 days old (I think daddy wouldv'e taken me on day one if he could've). We went up to Mt. Lemmon. There was some snow up there, so they dressed me warm in my camouflage fleece outfit. I looked so macho!
I must say I did fairly well for a new baby. I slept the whole time!



The following week my grandma Patty, grandpa Kim and sister Alysha came from Ohio to see me. With them I went to Biosphere. I was a little crankier that day and about halfway through our visit, daddy had to take me back to the Jeep to feed me. He also realized changing a diaper in the backseat is not so fun either... apparently that day I "dominated" the diaper as he phrases it. I still wasn't happy after the new diaper so daddy had to drive me around while everyone else finished their tour. I guess I really do prefer being on the road.




I've done a few other small trips~ Tubac, Madera Canyon, Sabino Canyon and of course, the day mom and dad decided to be spontaneous and just hop in the Jeep and drive (we ended up in Willcox). I guess you could say I'm getting acquainted with southern Az (my daddy even ran over a rattlesnake with my stroller one day at Sabino Canyon!)





There will be a little hiatus in my adventures as daddy is out of the country until June but I'm looking forward to the future big roadtrip. Roadtrips ~ Volume Two coming this summer! Stay tuned.

Hello world !!!!

Hello world! My name is Aiden Michael Larson. My grandma Sandi had this great idea about doing a blog so I can keep everyone updated on my life.
This is my first official post (but I am nearly 7 weeks old already), so let me backtrack a little...
I was born at Tucson Medical Center on December 30, 2009. Mommy had medical issues throughout the pregnancy so the doctors planned my arrival date. She checked into the hospital and they induced labor. I tried to cooperate, but after several hours I decided I really didn't like the way those contractions felt afterall... they made my heart rate drop! The docs were getting nervous so they took mommy to surgery and at 5:04 am I was born.
Did you know they make you take tests as soon as you're born? That very first test assesses well-being and my score was low, only a 2 of 10. (I was a little slow to take that first breath on my own and my left arm was grey from lack of oxygen.) I apparently scared the dickens out of my mom and dad because I was so quiet. But... I was quick to turn it around and I am here healthy and happy :)
Daddy cut my umbilical cord and then they took me back to the original room we checked into. Mommy stayed behind in the operating room for a little bit but Daddy was with me the whole time. Grandma and Grandpa Bonesteel arrived about the time mommy was wheeled back in. Teresa even came to visit. Soon after, they took me to the nursery and Daddy videotaped my first bath. Apparently I wasn't a happy camper, but all was better once I could be with Mommy again. Daddy was in and out... he was trying to take care of things at home too because my Grandpa Larson from Ohio was coming in a few days. We had lots of visitors over the next few days and we spent New Years Eve in the hospital (Daddy was even videotaping us and I started screaming during the Ball drop... Happy New Year!)
Mommy and I were supposed to go home on January 2nd but she had some complications to the C-section. She was in a lot of pain and very sad she couldn't go home. Even though she was bummed, I was content... they let me stay with her. And I got lots of attention and all the nurses were very nice. We were finally able to go home the night of January 6th. I love my home... much more comfortable than the hospital.