Merry Christmas from the Shempp's!
Such a blessed 2014!
Saturday, December 20, 2014
9 Months
9 months with both boys, has felt like a big milestone; as many months in...as out :) I have known you for 18 months now. WOW. From the moment you were conceived I knew you (well okay, at first I was sure you were a girl) but soon after we found out BOY, the image of you became so tangible and I felt very connected to you. You solidified my title of "Mom of Boys" and I was in love!
...and speaking of BOY, you are all that and more. Rough and tumble, lover of balls, dogs, wheels and dirt. You have an arm like a left fielder and can tackle like a linebacker (do line backers tackle??? I don't even know- this mom of boys has a lot to learn ;). You are certainly on the move and ready to take on the world. You're a crawling machine and pulling up and cruising all the furniture. You are getting the hang of your push walker and prefer our help to walk vs. crawl.
You are a Momma's boy! I can't be in the room and not have you in my arms. Deep down...I kind of love it, because I remember how fleeting this is. Soon you'll turn into a toddler and it will be all about Daddy and doing "dude stuff". Right now though, you prefer me and every few minutes after playing or exploring, you'll come find me for a little momma refuel :) My arms are tired but my heart is full.
You are FINALLY eating food! You started in your new class at school and have decided that if your friends are going to eat, so will you. You are now having 3 meals a day and enjoying a mixture of purees and finger foods. You are slow to warm up to new tastes and texture and appear to be quite picky. Your favorites are cheerios, crackers, pasta, ham, hotdogs and applesauce. You'll eat pretty much whatever puree I give you.
You are still taking 5 bottles (6 oz each) every 3 hours. We are trying to move to 4 now that you're eating better during the day.
Schedule: Wake at 6:00, naps at 9:30 & 2:30, bedtime at 7:30.
Stats:
Weight= 23.5lbs
Height=29.5 inches
You got your eat tubes earlier in month and have had very little sickness since; just a few colds and pink eye. Thanking God daily for good health.
Happy 9 month mylittle big man :)
...and speaking of BOY, you are all that and more. Rough and tumble, lover of balls, dogs, wheels and dirt. You have an arm like a left fielder and can tackle like a linebacker (do line backers tackle??? I don't even know- this mom of boys has a lot to learn ;). You are certainly on the move and ready to take on the world. You're a crawling machine and pulling up and cruising all the furniture. You are getting the hang of your push walker and prefer our help to walk vs. crawl.
You are a Momma's boy! I can't be in the room and not have you in my arms. Deep down...I kind of love it, because I remember how fleeting this is. Soon you'll turn into a toddler and it will be all about Daddy and doing "dude stuff". Right now though, you prefer me and every few minutes after playing or exploring, you'll come find me for a little momma refuel :) My arms are tired but my heart is full.
and oh...that hair ;)
You are FINALLY eating food! You started in your new class at school and have decided that if your friends are going to eat, so will you. You are now having 3 meals a day and enjoying a mixture of purees and finger foods. You are slow to warm up to new tastes and texture and appear to be quite picky. Your favorites are cheerios, crackers, pasta, ham, hotdogs and applesauce. You'll eat pretty much whatever puree I give you.
You are still taking 5 bottles (6 oz each) every 3 hours. We are trying to move to 4 now that you're eating better during the day.
Schedule: Wake at 6:00, naps at 9:30 & 2:30, bedtime at 7:30.
Stats:
Weight= 23.5lbs
Height=29.5 inches
You got your eat tubes earlier in month and have had very little sickness since; just a few colds and pink eye. Thanking God daily for good health.
Happy 9 month my
xoxo
MOM
Sunday, November 16, 2014
8 Months
8 months big boy! Wow what a month it has been. You grew up literally over night and are now a talking, crawling and cruising little man. In a matter of days, you went from scootching to crawling, to crawling FAST, to pulling to a stand and taking a few cruising steps around the furniture. It's truly amazing. I thought you would be slower to 'get up and go' because of your size...but oh no, you're as strong as an ox and motivated to get to where your brother (or Charlie) are playing. Since you've accomplished your goals of mobility we have had a much happier boy on our hands. You also, very distinctly, say Dada and Mama and are working on Dog and Ball. Big Boy!
Eating: still a 'no go' on much solid food. You'll eat 2 meals at school but absolutely refuse to eat anything but cheerios and veggie sticks at home. You scream if a spoon comes near you and you have no interest in picking up anything besides cheerios. You're still taking 5 bottles and seem completly content by the 40 oz of milk!!! I'm giving you. I guess all in your own time...
Sleeping: has been steady with 2 naps (9 & 3) about 2 hours each at home. At school 2; 45min naps. Bedtime around 7:15/7:30pm and up slightly early these days around 6:00am.
Growth: you're still topping the charts at 23lbs and tall (not sure how tall we will find out next month). You are wearing all 12-18 months clothes and in a size 4 diaper.
You have had yet another ear infection this month (that makes 4) so we are headed in this Thursday for ear tubes. I'm praying you have as much success with them as your brother did. He has only had 1 ear infection (age 3) since getting his at 7 months. Prayers for the same for you.
Those dark gorgeous eyes... watch out ladies ;)
Before he dove...
Sleeping: has been steady with 2 naps (9 & 3) about 2 hours each at home. At school 2; 45min naps. Bedtime around 7:15/7:30pm and up slightly early these days around 6:00am.
Growth: you're still topping the charts at 23lbs and tall (not sure how tall we will find out next month). You are wearing all 12-18 months clothes and in a size 4 diaper.
You have had yet another ear infection this month (that makes 4) so we are headed in this Thursday for ear tubes. I'm praying you have as much success with them as your brother did. He has only had 1 ear infection (age 3) since getting his at 7 months. Prayers for the same for you.
A few moments from this great month:
Fixin' Stuff
Practicing Good Oral Hygiene
James; "Too Loud Evie!"
Momma's Boy
First School Pic- Gard 3 & Infant A
Happy 8th Month Little Man
Love, Mom
Trick or Treat!
Another great memory stashed away in the books. Everett's first Halloween, pumpkin carving and James dominating treat or treat for the second year. We had a great time hosting friends for some 'drinks and treats' ahead of time and then ventured out for a trip around the block to hit up our neighbors for candy. Our little fireman and firedog were great and stayed up way to late on a sugar high :)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Monday, October 20, 2014
7 Months Old
Everett,
You are 7 months old...3 weeks ago ;) Yes, making it to this computer to write hasn't been as easy since becoming a family of 4 but I'm so glad I do, even if it's weeks delayed. I love to come back to the computer, pull up the pictures and remember the month past, all the fun and amazing things you have done and the memories that we have made together. Month 7 has been awesome. You are doing many new things, pushing from stomach to sitting, rolling everywhere, pulling up to your knees, scooting, eating some finger foods and finally eating purees.
You are still drinking about 35oz of formula 5 times/day. You are also eating about 2 meals of puree food (lunch/dinner). You will pretty much eat whatever I give you, but each time, at first bite, you make a sour face. It's like you have to remember new tastes each and every time. We have introduced a sippy cup, but so far you mostly like to play with it. We also added 1 water bottle in the late afternoon.
You are sleeping much better. Bedtime 7:30 and up at 6:30 with very few nights of waking. You are napping at 10 and 3 for about 1.5-2hrs at home; only about 2, 45min naps at school.
Your likes: everything trucks and wheels just like your brother. Your eyes light up when we pull out James's big trucks for you to play with. You like music and toys that light up. Of course your favorite thing is to rough house and be tickled. All BOY for you too...the rougher the better.
Your dislikes: being left alone, James taking your toys....that's pretty much it!
Your cute little gummy smile, chubby cheeks, fuzzy hair and sparkling eyes are addicting...I can't ever get enough of you. You bring so much happiness to our family. I love you to the moon and back baby E.
Love,
MOM
You are 7 months old...3 weeks ago ;) Yes, making it to this computer to write hasn't been as easy since becoming a family of 4 but I'm so glad I do, even if it's weeks delayed. I love to come back to the computer, pull up the pictures and remember the month past, all the fun and amazing things you have done and the memories that we have made together. Month 7 has been awesome. You are doing many new things, pushing from stomach to sitting, rolling everywhere, pulling up to your knees, scooting, eating some finger foods and finally eating purees.
You are still drinking about 35oz of formula 5 times/day. You are also eating about 2 meals of puree food (lunch/dinner). You will pretty much eat whatever I give you, but each time, at first bite, you make a sour face. It's like you have to remember new tastes each and every time. We have introduced a sippy cup, but so far you mostly like to play with it. We also added 1 water bottle in the late afternoon.
You are sleeping much better. Bedtime 7:30 and up at 6:30 with very few nights of waking. You are napping at 10 and 3 for about 1.5-2hrs at home; only about 2, 45min naps at school.
Your likes: everything trucks and wheels just like your brother. Your eyes light up when we pull out James's big trucks for you to play with. You like music and toys that light up. Of course your favorite thing is to rough house and be tickled. All BOY for you too...the rougher the better.
Your dislikes: being left alone, James taking your toys....that's pretty much it!
Your cute little gummy smile, chubby cheeks, fuzzy hair and sparkling eyes are addicting...I can't ever get enough of you. You bring so much happiness to our family. I love you to the moon and back baby E.
Love,
MOM
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