8 Sweet Months

How is this sweet boy already 8 months old? I know I say this every month, but TIME IS FLYING.

What happened during his eighth month?

 We grew more interested in music and all things loud! We go to babygarten at the local library pretty much every week. They read stories, sing songs, and have play time. It is great (and free)!
 We also became much more interested in books!

 We "read" them, touch and feel them, and chew on them of course!

                                                   

   

We still have our weekly play group! The babies are getting so big! They are learning to play together and noticeably pick up each other's habits. It is so fun to watch them learn and grow. Having a wonderful group of lifelong mommy friends definitely helps this SAHM.

 We aren't sure about the swing yet... maybe next month..

 We love playing with our dog! We share our toys with her and our food (even though we shouldn't).

 Exploring is now a playtime must, especially if it involves taking things off the coffee table! Mommy has her hands full (daddy too).

 I like to try to feed myself. I am also eating finger foods now, such as:

• Pineapple
• Pears
• Chicken Nugget Pieces
• Potatoes
• Noodles
• Beans
• Cheese
• and so much more!
  

Bath time is now:

• Splash Time
• Stand Up Time
• Climb Over Toys Time
• Chew On Everything Time
• Giggle Time

I am ....

• Crawling super fast
• Pulling myself up on everything
• Walking when someone holds my hands
• Screaming and yelling when I am frustrated or no one is paying attention (oh this is a fun one)
• Tearing up grass, paper, and anything else I can think of
• Climbing over everything
• Giggling all the time
• So happy and sweet
• Loving towards my dogs
• Giving kisses and cuddles like crazy
• FULL OF ENERGY 

6 months old ... or Beckett's half birthday!

1/2 of one year....

6 months....

I. CAN'T. EVEN. BELIEVE. IT.

I feel like I say this every month, but time DOES fly! My big boy is growing like a weed! We don't have his six month appointment until the 22nd, but I stepped on the scale wihtout him and then with him, so I am figuring he is about 17 lbs...

He loves eating everything and anything ... except peas! :) So far he likes...

• Avocados
• Bananas (even in little finger food bites)
• Green beans (a favorite)
• Apples
• Squash
• Oatmeal (mixed with pretty much anything)
• Sweet potato
• Pears
• Peaches
• Apple, Banana, Strawberry combo
• Rice Puffs in sweet potato and apple cinnamon flavors
• Tater tots (in small pieces of course)

.......and anything he can try to swipe off my plate :)

 He is sitting up so well now and loves playing on the floor with his toys, and Bella's tail. :)

This purple sea lion is his absolute favorite toy!

He had four BIG firsts during his sixth months (among many others):

1. Went to Frying Pan Park and encountered farm animals. He loved the sheep and the rabbits the most.
2. He rode in the shopping cart like a big boy.
3. He sat in a high chair at Panera like a big boy. 
   
4. He went to the community swimming pool.

He loves interacting with other babies now and has play dates at least once or twice a week. . .

 He goes to stroller strides with mommy (a workout routine .. google Fit4Mom Ashburn .. it is great)!

He aged out of his SwimKids swim lessons (tear)

He is SO close to crawling! He rolls constantly and can push himself off and scoot just a little. I am sure he will be all over the place soon enough. :)

He takes two big naps: a morning nap for about 1 - 2 hours and an afternoon nap for 2 - 3 hours. Some evenings he takes a cat nap for about thirty minutes (during which time Jeff and I actually try to eat this thing called dinner). He goes to bed around 7:30 or 8 and wakes up between 4 am and 6 am to eat. Then he goes back to bed until about 8 am. I am so thankful he loves to sleep in because I am definitely not a morning person!

3 Months Old!

How time flies! This little peanut is three months old now!

He has changed so much!

He loves to go on walks and look up at the trees. . .

 He takes naps in his crib now...

He started baby swim lessons, where he is learning to kick his legs, float on his back, and enjoy the water...

He absolutely loves his elephant...

He still doesn't love tummy time, so he rolls from his stomach to his back.. he can also roll from his back to his side..

 He LOVES to sit up right and normally sits in his seat while mommy and daddy eat dinner...

 Bella has realized he is staying and now tries to play with him. She also greets him with lots of kisses and a wild tail..

He is super chatty ...

He has learned to grab his toys and hang on!

He likes hanging out with his baby friends . . . they have a lot to talk about..

2 Months Old!

This sweet cuddle bug is 2 months old today! How did that happen?!

What's new this month?

• I am still wearing size one diapers, but am almost ready for size two!
• I am wearing 6 month sleepers and almost ready for 3 - 6 months clothing! 
• I am 23 1/4 inches long
• I weigh 11.35 lbs
• I am smiling and laughing! 
• I follow mommy and daddy with my eyes and look for them when I hear their voice
• I love music and my activity mats
• I have reflux, but I am now on medication and I'm feeling SO much better
• I recognize my doggy and she licks my head and toes (it tickles)
• I am sleeping 4 and 5 hour stretches at night ( most of the time - unless I have bad gas - sorry mom and dad)
• I like to try to stand up and love moving my arms and legs
• I can roll from my tummy to my back 
• I roll from my back to my side
• I hold my head up pretty well 
• I love holding on to blankets now

3 weeks down! :)

Our little man is three weeks old already! How'd that happen? Time is flying!

Some highlights from this past week.  . .

Beckett has regained his birth weight, plus a couple ounces! WOO HOO! 

Beckett is really starting to hold his head up more now and is extremely alert and curious when he is awake.

He also likes to use his activity mat for tummy time and for time to explore the world above him. . .

Bella makes sure she is close by at all times . . .

He loves to fall asleep in funny positions and to stretch out his arms (swaddling and this guy don't really go together) . . .

We experienced baby wearing for the first time this week, as Jeff went back to work ...

I love this thing . . it is just like the Moby Wrap, but I found it on Etsy

View of Beckett from Mommy's angle while in his wrap

 My friend Andrea told us about the Wubbanub . . . it is a stuffed animal attached to the pacifier. It helps him hold on to it and helps us not lose it.  . . IN LOVE

Just hanging out wide awake :)

Baby Beckett is growing!

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