Nine

Grayson did well at his nine month checkup on Friday. He was 22lbs and 2 oz (90%). He was 30.5 inches tall (98%) and his head circumference was 18.25 inches (80%). The nurse measured his height twice because she didn't believe he would be that tall. He has grown 11 inches in 9 months. That blows my mind!

Our little peanut is crawling everywhere and has now been pulling himself up on everything. He loves standing at the windowsill and looking outside. He is getting bored with puréed foods I make him and just wants to eat big boy food. He loves everything! He especially loves avocado and watermelon right now but has been eating turkey and pasta and beans. All kinds of stuff! 

 

We recently moved and have been on a few bike rides. Grayson has his own bike trailer and helmet. He squealed the first time we went! The next time we went it was HOT so he wasn't thrilled. 

I love watching him socialize. He definitely is more aware of strangers and familiar faces. He loves to talk and sing to people. A lot like his Daddy! His girl cousins, Laney and Livia, think he's a little loud but they'll get used to it :) 

We love you so much, buddy! 

Eight.

Mr. Peanut turned eight months old yesterday. Where did my eight pound baby go? I mean really, at first time seemed to stand still and revolved around marathon nursing and diapers galore and crying and reflux and sleeplessness. At the time it seemed never ending but how wrong I was. That was but a moment just like everyday has been. Our big boy is flourishing. He is so happy! He only fusses when he's hungry or tired. He has been attempting crawling lately. He has been so close. He does more of a yoga pose and occasionally moves forward. He spins and rolls and can be at the other end of the room in no time but I wouldn't say he's crawled. He goes from siting position to tummy pretty easily but has face planted a few times. He really cries then. A Gut wrenching, guilt strickening cry. Poor baby. He's almost there though. Then he'll really seem older.
This month he finally got some teeth!!!!!!!! His bottom two teeth came in basically at once. He really took it like a champ. To help we have tried an amber necklace, Hylands teething tabs and lots of chew toys. He wasn't sleeping very well at that time but is doing much better now. I was really nervous about him getting teeth while nursing but I haven't even noticed them. Thank you baby!

Other firsts for the month...
We've really noticed him turn to or react to his name (Grayson and Peanut) :)
He is finally taking naps out of the rock and play. Bye bye rock and play ;(
He's tried a few new foods including yogurt, tofu (I know, much to Gabe's dismay) and cantaloupe. Lots and lots of cantaloupe up in here. He likes to chew on the rind too.
Toys he's loving right now include a toy remote, a plastic football and Sophie of course.

I could eat him up I love him so! Happy 8 months baby!

Seven.

My little boy is quickly becoming a big one. I look at him all the time and think where did this toddler come from? He is so cute and melts my heart everyday. No stats this month since we didn't have a doctors visit but I'm guessing he's over 20 lbs by now. I gave in an bought an ergo carrier on sale at target the other day and I can't believe I waited so long. Holding him has become harder and he is so wiggly. We were given a hand me down chicco carrier and moby wrap and my back always killed me when I used them. Not with the ergo. It's incredible. He stays happy in one place and my arms and back aren't hurting. Yay! If anyone is contemplating I highly recommend it. I wish I bought it in the beginning. Luckily it will grow with him. Anyway, back to my silly boy...

First for this month...
Sitting up independently
Sat in the grocery cart at publix and target
Rolls all over the place
Lots of different foods like pears, broccoli, rice and beans, cantaloupe and bagels He's eating all kinds of food.
Babbling and "speaking" a lot.
And first plane trip! I was so stressed leading up to it but he did great! I'll post about our trip too.

I think his bottom teeth are coming in soon and I think he's pretty close to crawling. We shall see. Daddy has been out of town a lot. Cincinnati for almost three weeks and just left today after six hours at home to Minnesota for two weeks. Mama needs a nap! We can't wait for him to come home a little longer. Grayson, we love you so much and are enjoying watching you grow! You are such a smart, loving, special little boy!

Love, mommy

Six.

Mr. Peanut turned six months old today. I seriously can't believe he has already been here for half a year. He changes so quickly! His checkup went well. He is 19 lbs and 5 oz (75th percentile) 27 inches long (75th percentile) and his head was 17 inches in diameter (93rd percentile) Daddy yelled"that's bigger than my neck size." We have some big noggins. You have been trying more foods like peas, carrots, squash, zucchini, banana and we let you naw on an apple the other day.  You have been sleeping a little bit better, thankfully. I swear you only sleep well when Daddy is around. We went on a trip to the beach for Memorial Day weekend. You were not thrilled with the beach, but the pool seemed to make you happy. (After a few attempts) apparently you only like warm water like your mom. We love you so much little peanut! Don't grow too fast ;) 

Mother's Day

First, I was surprised at just how fun and awesome it would be to actually be a Mom on Mother's Day. We had a great time at church and then a great dinner with family. Being a mother has changed everything. I thought I loved him when we was born but now it's even more indescribable. He makes us so happy. Even on a fussy day or a sleepless night I'm so grateful he is here and that God had trusted this special spirit to be placed in my arms. I think that's where I'll keep him.

Grayson's first Easter

We headed to my step-brother, Jeff's house for Easter this year. It was really nice because Grayson had his Grandpa, Nana, Grandma and Gigi there to celebrate the holiday with him. We had an amazing lunch then an Easter egg hunt for the babies (really adults)!

5 months

Mr. Peanut turned 5 mos old on May 5th. Hard to believe. He is changing so much. He's had a few firsts this month...

Rolling over from back to tummy

Started eating solids- first food green beans! 

Swinging in the infant swing at the park buts it's a big boy swing for him! 

He's sleeping free of blankets

He also took his first train ride! 

He's been sick the last few weeks. Three trips to the pediatrician = diagnosis of bronchiolitis + two Rx for nebulizers + hives + plus newborn sleep schedule = one exhausted mommy and baby. Thank good ness he's feeling better and sleeping well again :)