10 months

 

^^^She refused to lay down for a picture, so this is what I got!^^^

Hi, I'm 10 months old today!
It's been a rough month or at least the last two weeks have been rough!
Did you know we live somewhere different now? In a home?
I like it, there's more room, but at the same time it kind of makes me nervous.
I've been crying a lot lately and I'm pretty sure it's the big old house.
I also scream a lot too. Mom, dad, and even brother act like it hurts their ears!
I just need someone to hold me all the time or I get upset.
If mom puts me down for a split second I freak out. I think it's getting to mom, but I just can't help it!
I'll work on getting better. I promise mom!
What else is new? You know I crawl right?
Well, I also stand up and hold my balance for a good amount of seconds.
That seems to make everyone pretty excited, myself included!
I also like to eat. It's probably my favorite thing ever.
I don't eat baby food anymore. Give me the real stuff!
I love beans and potato salad.
I'm also a fan of noodles, cheese, and fruit!
I eat like I'm never fed every single meal, but I still like mom's milk! Mmmm!
I sleep pretty good at night, but being put to sleep is the worst thing ever!
I cry and scream so loud when I'm put in my crib!
Can't someone just hold me forever? I'd be okay with that.
Dad is really good at getting me to go to sleep.
I like it when he brushes the side of my forehead until I fall asleep.
It feels so nice when he does that and he's way better at it then mom.
I just rather she hold me!
Well, I'm sure there's more to tell, but I'm going to go play or cry for mom to hold me.
I can't decide yet! ;)

Love,
Mavey

P.S. This is what I look like most of the time. Good thing you can't hear it! 

Nine Months

 

Hi Friends! 

I'm nine months old today and growing so quickly. 

No one can believe that in a few short months I will be one. 

That seems to make everyone so sad. I'm not sure I understand why. 

Lots of things have been happening in my life. 

Do you know I crawl now? Yep, I'm constantly on the move.

My parents thought it was never going to happen,

But really they just had to wait for me to decide it was time. 

I love crawling... so much easier to get what I want and it's just fun! 

Oh, I try to stand myself up too. So neat! 

You know what also is fun? 

Not napping. So fun to fight nap time. 

I usually only take one nap a day, but hey, I sleep through the night. 

You have to pick and chose your battles mom. 

Do you want more sleep at night or chill time during the day?
I mean, think about it mom. 

Oh, I also sleep with just my legs swaddled. 

I like to be free and to sleep on my belly.
Sometimes in my sleep I hear mama and dada talking about how cute I am.

Speaking of my parents I like to say their names. 

I say "dada" a lot and like to be with him more lately. 

Mom thinks I'm totally going to be a daddy's girl. 

I think she's okay with that. 

Hmmmm, what else is there to tell you? 

Oh, I eat some baby food, but I also get other good stuff too.

I really like puffs and yogurt bites.

Sometimes I steal mom's food though, like her bagel. 

I also had a hot dog the other day.
That's good stuff people! 

I also enjoy being outside. We hang out there a lot lately. 

It's been hot a lot, but I'm fine by that.

Just sit me on the grass and I'm happy as can be!
I like to eat it though but for some reason that isn't allowed.

I think that's it for now.  See you later!
Love,

Mavey

Eight

Hello, I turned 8 months old yesterday!  Life is just FLYING by! 

There isn't much new this month.
I have four teeth now, I guess that's new. 

They aren't the most enjoyable things for mom and I.
They are very painful and sometimes I bit her when she is feeding me.

She doesn't seem to like that so much! 

I also like peas this month. Okay, maybe not like, but I at least tolerate them. 

Ya have to eat what you're given, right?
I still like fruit the best and of course, mama's milk! 

I sleep through the night sometimes. I know that's hard for mom, but I try hard. 

Sometimes I just want her to hold me. 

I cry scream and she comes, picks me up, and all is right in the world. 

I just lay my head on her shoulder and am out! 

I don't know why that bothers her so much! Does she really need that much sleep?

I really like mama holding me. More than anyone else really.
When other people hold me, like daddy or really do anything, I don't like I get upset.
I scream and turn my head to find mom.
I give her a look like, "Can you believe what this person is doing? Save me!" 
Speaking of that, she's had to save me from my big brother a few times.
That boy she gets crazy throwing books.
The only time I like to be put down is when mama gives me a basket of my toys.
That's a good time, people!
But really, it won't last for long because I just need to be close to mama.
Oh, also, if I can get ahold of the computer, that really is the best thing ever.
I don't understand why I'm not allowed. A girl just wants to be happy, you know?
Did I mention I still don't crawl? 
I rather fly, but for some reason that isn't happening.
I guess I'll just roll to wherever I need to be. Maybe soon I'll figure it out!
Well, that's it for now. I'm sure I'm forgetting to tell you something...
But let's blame mama for that...
She talks a lot about mommybrain and how forgetful it makes her!

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

Six Months

Hello, I'm 6 months old today and mom is FREAKING out! 

I'm getting so big and doing new things all the time. 

Every time Mom gets super excited and starts smiling like a crazy person. 

I like it too though, doing new things, it's pretty fun. 

I really enjoy sitting up and playing with toys. 

My brother always brings me lots of his toys to play with. 

Sometimes its a bit overwhelming, but I'm thankful.

I really appreciate anything I can put in my mouth. 

The other day my brother even gave me his bagel (he's such a good sharer)!

Mom was surprised and grossed out by the soggy bread, but I enjoyed it. 

Until she took it away, at least.

Speaking of food, I'm eating baby food now. Twice a day. 

I like most of it, except peas. Please keep those away from me. 

If you don't I'll just spit them back out and cry. So gross!

I still love having mom's milk though. Sometimes I even want that right after baby food. 

It's just so good and comforting to be in mama's arms.

Lately, I've wanted that lots. I cry and cry, then she picks me up and all is right in my world.

I also like to just stare at daddy. I know he wonders what I'm thinking. 

Really, I just think he's handsome ;) and he makes me smile! 

Oh, did I mention that I'm sleeping through the night?

Things were rough there for a while, but I've got it figured out (for) now.

Sleep is great. Makes me feel better and everyone else too! 

I sleep best in my pack'n play at night, but during nap time usually in Mom and Dad's bed, alone.

I need my space, ya know? Sometimes I even take naps unswaddled. Crazy, huh? 

But I must be swaddled at night. I just can't sleep otherwise. 

Did I mention that I'm teething and drooling a lot? 

Two of my teeth are trying to come in, but it just hasn't happened yet.

Mom says soon, but I also heard her say I have more teeth to come to come in. A whole mouth?

Are you kidding me? Makes me cranky just thinking about it! 

Oh, I also sat up in the tub by myself for the first time last night. 

I loved it and couldn't stop smiling! Loved the feel of the water and splashing! 

I think that's all I have to share about myself for now! There will be more later, promise!

Stay warm today! I'm going to do so by cuddling with mama!

Love,

Mavey 

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.

One month

Hi, I'm one month old today! 

I've been my mommy and daddy's daughter for a whole month. 

I've also been my brother's sister for a whole month! 

I enjoy both these things...

Even if brother tries to crawl on top of me and poke me in the eye.

I know its just because he gets excited and wants to show me that he loves me. 

But still come on, big brother, you're way bigger than me and that's not really fair. 

So far I like life.

I love to be held. If anyone holds me, I'm happy as can be.
But if you put me down I cry quickly.
It starts off pretty quiet and then all of a sudden its very loud! Very ear piercing!
A lot of the reason for my crying was because I have acid reflux.
Mommy's milk was coming up and it hurt my throat.
I'm glad that mommy and daddy finally figured out and got the doctor to give me medicine for it.
I cry a lot less and enjoy eating a lot more!

Speaking of eating, I eat a lot. About every two hours during the day, sometimes more.
It really depends on my mood.
At night things are different though.
First of all, I fight sleep like crazy (but not during the day, which is the best time to sleep).
Its usually when mommy and daddy are trying to get in bed.
I think its the perfect time to be wide awake. I don't see what the problem is.
Parents aren't suppose to sleep are they?

Okay, okay, I get it, they are suppose to sleep, otherwise they are cranky.
Last night I finally decided to give them a break...
But only because they let me sleep in the big bed.
They swaddled me tight and mommy laid with me in the bed until I fell asleep.
They were pretty surprised that I only woke up once during the night, to eat, instead of being awake all night or multiple times.
They appreciated this.
Do you think they appreciated it enough to let me sleep in the big bed again?
I'm hoping for it.

Mommy says I have to go to the doctor on Monday for my monthly check up.
I hear that place isn't fun. That's what brother says anyway.
Pray for us. Especially mommy because she has to take brother and I.
I hope not all of us walk away in tears. I'll let you know.