11 Months

Hello! I turned 11 months old on Saturday! 

I'm growing, growing, growing!!! Physically and definitely emotionally! 

I love to stand up - mom and dad are pretty convinced that I could walk if I tried,

but I'm not so sure about doing that yet... it seems like a pretty big deal! 

I'm still screaming bloody murder at mom and I think it's getting to her. 

I just know what I want and if I don't get it, then I get emotional about it.

Really, I just want to be held and please, oh, please mom don't leave me alone in a room for 5 seconds.

The biggest thing this month? I am no longer breast feeding. 

Mom wasn't so sure about this, but it doesn't really affect me anyway.

I wasn't really getting any milk anyway. I prefer the real milk and food! 

I love fruit, it's my favorite! Blueberries, bananas, grapes, strawberries... they are so good! 

I also love cheese - grilled cheese, mac n cheese, just plain cheese! 

I like to throw my food and sippy cup on the floor. It's pretty funny, but my parents don't think so. 

What else is new? I saw "mama" and "dada". Did you know that?

I much prefer to say "dada" though. It's a lot easier. 

I like dada too. I like it when he holds me. It makes me calm down pretty quickly.

I also like to wrestle with brother. Sometimes he gets rough, but mostly he just makes me laugh. 

Oh, and did you hear about the new baby? Yeah, I know about it.

It's part of the reason I've been emotional lately. I'm not going to be the baby anymore...

That kind of gets to me! 

Well, I think that's all for now. Next month I turn the big TWELVE MONTHS.

Time is flying friends! 

Love,

Mavey 

Seven months

Hi, I'm seven months old today!
Mom doesn't really want to talk about it okay?
Every time she mentions the fact that I'm getting older, she looks like she's going to cry.
I do not mean tears of joy people!
There's a lot of great things going on in my little life!
First of all, two things that mom and dad think are pretty great.
The first one, I pretty much sleep through the night always.
Secondly, I have stopped crying in my car seat.
I scream and talk loudly, but at least it's not uncontrollable crying.
Dad and mom are pretty pumped about that, so I guess I should probably keep that up!
Also, I sit up like a pro. I don't need any help and I prefer sitting up to lying down, just fyi.
I also prefer eating. Seriously, I can put away 3 things of baby food.
Mom asks me if I have a hollow leg? What does that even mean?
I'm starting to talk more. Of course, a lot of it is just screaming loudly, but sometimes I say "dada".
I also cut two teeth. Mom just noticed the second one today.
It hurts a whole lot and makes me want to get some of that good milk mama has.
I may be fussy because of this whole teething thing, but I'm pretty happy most of the time.
I love to smile and laugh. I smile a lot when people look at me! I just need someone to look at me!
I don't know how to crawl yet, but I am sure I will get there soon.
I like to rock back and forth when I am on my knees.
I don't stay that way for long though... I push my legs out, throw my arms back and try to fly.
Everyone laughs when I do this. Especially when I kick my legs.
I don't know why it's so funny and aren't I suppose to go somewhere when I kick my feet?

That's all for now!

Maeva

Five Months

Hi! I'm 5 months old today! 

I'm so big aren't I? I weigh a little over 15 pounds. 

Mom and dad say I'm heavy and call me a chunk sometimes. 

I know it's all in good fun. They say its better to be chunky.
I'm a happy baby most of the time.
I like to smile and laugh.
And I need to always be able to see someone, whether it's mom, dad or bother...
I just need someone to look at!
I especially like to look at brother. He really makes me smile and laugh!
I really like it when she shares his toys with me. He likes to give me his cars.
I share my vanity with him.
Okay, not really...he takes it away from me and I cry.
Other things that upset me is being really sleepy,
people trying to make me sit up,
and being in the carseat (but I've mentioned this before, so we don't really need to talk about that)!
I still love being held though!
Most of the time I love my bouncy chairs. The one that hangs in the door is pretty fun.
I've been known to fall asleep in them a few times.
I've also been enjoying some new food - bananas and squash, but milk is still my fav.
I've been sleeping pretty well too. Mom loves that!
That's all for now! Later friends!

4 months old

Hello,

I'm 4 months old today. 

Every month its the same old thing...

Mommy starts yammering on and on about how I'm growing too fast. 

I mean, I just don't get it. I'm having fun, isn't she?

Within the past month I've rolled over, which I mean is really no big deal.

Its so easy to do and I really prefer to be on my belly. 

Actually. what I really prefer lately is being held. 

I just get so upset when Mommy puts me down for even a second.

It's just something about mom that gives me comfort. 

I keep on hearing her and daddy talking about something called teething.

I'm really not sure what that means, but I can tell you it hurts and involves lots of drool.

It makes me want to eat a lot too. Food always makes me feel better.

I also like to smile a lot and laugh.

Mommy loves it when I laugh. She gets way too excited.

Then she tries to show daddy, but I don't laugh...

Because well, come on, mommy, you've already done that! I need something new! 

Sometimes I jabber on and on. 

Sometimes I blow bubbles. 

Mommy and daddy like this too.

And brother... oh, I love him and I think he loves me too.

But sometimes he sits on me or gets super close and I'm just not sure. 

Mommy says its because he loves me so much and just gets to excited. 

I guess I understand that.

I mean, sometimes he does try to make me laugh. 

That's all I have to say for now... it's nap-time! 

Love,

Mae. 

Three Months

Hi, I'm three months old today.
Mom and Dad keep on saying I'm just growing too fast. They can't believe it!
They say that I'm getting to big. What do they expect, me to stay little forever?
I'm doing so well at three months old.
I cry a lot less and smile a lot more.
I love to coo but my favorite thing is when mama tells me I'm a pretty girl!
I get the biggest smile on my face when she says that!
What girl doesn't like to be told she's pretty? ;)
Another thing I enjoy is laying on my playmat. I enjoy the toys, music, and flashing lights.
The other night I laid there for two hours having fun! I was cooing away and grabbing at the toys.
Mom and Dad kept on checking on me and I'd just smile. I was happy!
I also like to stand on my feet. Way better than laying down!
Speaking of that, I've been doing well with sleep.
I sleep through the night sometimes and recently I do let mama put me down a bit awake...
and then I fall asleep on my own! Mama really likes that!
She's told me she's proud of me and says something about Praising the Lord.
I don't really know what that means, but I'll learn someday I'm sure!
Right now I'm currently working on trying to roll over onto my belly, so I'll see you later!

Love,
Maevy (Mama's new nickname for me)

Two Months

Hello, I'm two months old today! 

Mom and dad keeping on telling me to stop growing, 

like I have some control over it or something.

Since last month a lot has changed.
I like to smile a lot.
Especially when mom and dad talk to me and when big brother gets down to my level.
He tries to kiss and hug me sometimes.
He also touches my feet and says, "tickle, tickle."
I don't know what that means, its kind of weird, if ya ask me. So, I just smile.
I also smile when he holds me,
that is until he doesn't want me anymore and starts kicking his legs.
Someday I'm going to ask him about that. I'm going to ask him. "what did I ever do to you?"
He's rough with me, so I'm sure I'll be asking that a lot as his little sis.
I've also gotten pretty good at holding my head up.
I've heard mom bragging about it a time or two.
She says she's very impressed.
Speaking of that, because I've gotten so good at it, she's put me in a big chair.
The bumbo she calls is. I really like it, it allows me to see everything that's going on!
If I'm fussy and don't want to be held, in my swing, or asleep, just pop me in that and I'm happy!
Speaking of being held and my swing... I don't have to be held as much, I mean I still like it,
but I let them put me down more now. I like my freedom! The swing is fun for that!
My sleep is still a bit crazy. Sometimes I like it, sometimes I don't!
But eating, I pretty much always like that!

Until next month love,
Maeva.

Week 1

Maeva turned a week old yesterday. I can't believe she's already been in our world for a week! 

Time does go by so quickly... We know this, we know that we're going to blink and she'll be as big as her big brother. It scares me how time goes by so fast, so I'm trying to enjoy this little newborn as much as possible because really, they are only babies for a short time! 

Its been an interesting week.

We had Maeva's first appointment on Friday and she is almost back to her birth weight! I was a bit nervous that she wasn't getting enough milk, but the doctor reassured me that considering she is almost back to her birth weight, she most definitely is getting enough to eat! 

She sleeps A LOT. I don't remember Braden sleeping this much, but maybe he did.
Sometimes I wake her to eat because she's slept for so long or because I'm in pain and NEED to feed her! ;-) 

Speaking of sleep. I am definitely not getting enough! Surprise, surprise huh? 

She does sleep well at night... only waking up about 2 times.

However, she makes lots of noise in her and that's woken me up!
Sometimes she sleeps so well however, that I have to get up and pump, so yeah, just not enough sleep for mama. 

She is very alert and wide eyed when she is awake and wants to just eat! 

I'm loving it...seeing her eyes open and nursing her.

A precious time!

Yesterday was my first day home with big brother and her.

Its challenging at times, but do-able.

Will go a lot better after I am completely healed from my c-section.

However, we do wish daddy could always be at home with us!

Braden seems to be adjusting well to the role of big brother.

He stops and just stares at her sometimes. 

I look forward too seeing him grow in that area.

Speaking of growing, he is SO big, but more on that later...

We had the chance to have some newborn pictures taken this past weekend.

I'm excited to share them with you.

Here's a sneak peek...

Photo by SongBird Photography Headband c/o much love illy

Right now, both babies are down for a nap, so that's where I'm headed!
A nap! Thank you Jesus!

By the way, I might suck at blogging for a bit.

I want to blog, I love to blog, but its not always going to happen.
Thanks for being understanding in the lack of posts or replies! 

:-) 

11 months!

Today my baby is 11 months old. He's growing so fast. Too fast. 

The last couple days he's just seemed so big, so grown up! I do enjoy it, but its breaking my heart (I think I say this every month...)! 

He's learning so much...

He stands up by himself

He's drinking out of a cup better

He's talking up a storm. Did I mention he says Kitty? Not mama yet, but Kitty. Says it all the time!

He likes to pull drawers open and bang on things.

He loves to laugh - does a fake laugh all the time.

Is so happy. Just so happy. 

Climbs up stairs. 

The list goes on and on and everyday my love for him grows! 

Happy 11 months baby! Can you stop growing now and just stay my baby forever? 

Pleaseeeeee?

Happy 10 months baby!

My little baby turned 10 months old today and I just can't believe it!

He's such a good baby... so happy and funny!

He has said the word "Kitty". It came before mama, of course, but I am trying to be okay with that.

He loves to crawl all over the place and pull himself up too! He wants to walk so badly.

He enjoys eating crackers and cheese.

He also likes strawberry jello and apple sauce.

He loves to drink water..especially out of a big cup, with a straw. He will grab the straw of any drink (even mama's iced coffee :S) and just sip away. 

He enjoys being outside and is curious about every little thing!

Bath time never gets old. He loves to splash, splash, splash.

He tries to talk so much.

He can crawl up stairs! We were so surprised!

He makes the best faces.

He loves banging on the computer, but we try to not let him because we don't want him to break it!
He loves to smile and laugh.

He loves to feel the rain... he will stick his hand out to feel it. 

He loves seeing the sunshine on the floor. 

Gosh, there is so much to say about his growing. Its like there is something new everyday. I should probably write everything down in a notebook, so I actually remember things. 

I just cannot believe he will be one soon. The first year goes so fast.

9 months old

Hi, today I am 9 months old. Mama and dada can't believe it.

They think I'm growing way too fast! 

I do new things all the time.

I crawl...mostly. I don't take off or anything, but I can get around.

I like toys. I especially like my firetruck. I also like to bang on the computer, but mommy and daddy don't let me because they don't want me to break it.

I like to sit up, be held, and to try to stand. 

I also like animals. I get really excited when I see them and try to talk to them.

I make lots of noises, including a huffing sound. Mom doesn't really know how to describe it.

I like paper and trying to put it in my mouth.

I just like having things in my hands really.

I like to play with daddy. He makes me giggle.

I just like to laugh in general.

I'm a pretty happy, content baby.

Especially when I'm outside...I just love it. There is so much to look at in the world!

I like to eat too, lets not forget that! 

I have my 9 month appointment on Friday. How much do you think I weigh?
Mama and dada think A LOT. We will see!