365 days...

We have a BIG BOY in the house! Kyle turned 1, and we had some fun celebrating! Before party pics, here are some things about Kyle this month:

Weight: 22 lb. 2 oz. (64%)

Height: 31 in. (89%)

Clothing size: 12 months

Diaper size: 4

Eats: table food and formula

-he is starting to walk more and more. Crawling is still his fave, and boy,  has he gotten fast.

-he loves to squeeze food between his fingers. I jokingly call him Jack Lalane. You know, the guy with the power juicer? 

-he knows how to "pretend eat." One day Leah had a fake picnic set out. I gave him a bite, and he pretended to take a bite and then... He fake chewed too. Lol

-he likes to play tag with Leah. He gets frustrated when she gets too far away. 

-he is starting to let other people besides me hold him for longer than 30 seconds

-napping is still a daily struggle. He takes two short, unpredictable naps each day. I have been putting him through "nap boot camp." He is getting a little better.

-he sleeps from about 6:30 pm to 6:30 am! I'd take this over a good napper any day.

-he has gotten more accustomed to the nursery at church (after 10 months). He actually plays and doesn't have to be held the entire time. 

-we are slowly introducing dairy into his diet. We were told at 4 months that he had an allergy to milk protein, but that usually goes away by one. So far, so good. Yay!

- his hair is growing so fast in the back!

-he's not really saying any real words yet, but he loves to imitate sounds (grrrrr)

-he loves to roll around on our bed, stare at the fan, play peek a boo, and shake things

-he is very into putting things in things right now. Not necessarily the right things in the right places though :/
-he has 6 teeth now
-one word. Tantrums.


Now for the party pics. Thank you, Aunt Chelsa for being our photog.

11 months

My itty bitty baby boy is growing so fast. I was watching him sleep during a stay at Nana's and realized that he's almost as long as his pack n play!

This month, Kyle:

- started eating peanut butter (a great addition his meal rotation!)

- went to the beach for the first time. He loved the pool but not the beach. I thought he might eat the sand by the handfuls, but he ate one small pinch the first day, and that was not a problem for the rest of the week.

- got two top teeth! Biting is much easier now.

- started pushing things around while standing. Walking is just around the corner!

- started crawling very very fast

- became very interested in the toilet. He's only managed to get his hand in it once so far. Ick

- started dancing. Cuteness!

- understands many words, especially "ball" 

- waves when you say "hi," "bye-bye," or "wave"

-loves rolling around on our king-size bed

We love our little man! Can't believe he will be one so soon! Stay tuned!

10 Months Old

Kyle is 10 months old!! He has really grown a lot since my last post.

Here are his 8 and 9 month pics:

Currently, Kyle:
-is about 21 pounds
-wears size 9-12 months clothes and size 4 diapers
-eats table food and drinks formula
-drinks water in a sippy cup
-has 2 full teeth and 1 sprout
-crawls everywhere
-pulls up on everything
-tries to stand up without holding on to anything (scary)
-loves to play with anything sphere-shaped!
-says "momma"
-lights up when he sees his sister
-loves to get into things!
-is finally getting out of his mommy-only phase (phew!)
-waves hello and goodbye
-likes going on walks
-is a wiggly worm. It's almost impossible to change his diaper and dress him
-sleeps from about 7 to 6 each night
-gives kisses
-is the sweetest little boy ever!

4 years

My sweet Leah Rose turned 4 this past month. This has been a big year for my girl.

Here are some highlights:

Leah got to go to the beach in May for family vacation. She had been once before but she got to spend a week playing in the sand and in the pool in port Aransas.

In July, Leah became a big sister. It was rocky at first, but she helps take such good care of her brother.

Also in July, Leah began taking dance lessons at my old dance school. Mimi took her to class, while Kyle and I got time together. She decided after July that she didn't want to do it anymore. Then, in November, she changed her mind. In December, she began a weekly ballet and tap class. Her favorite part is seeing her "best friend," Ellison, and also looking at herself in the mirror. I have to remind her to watch the teacher instead. Her first recital is in June. It's going to be precious!

At the end of August, Leah became potty trained. We had tried a few times, but she was what the doctor called "potty training resistant." I knew she could do it, but she just didn't want to lose the convenience of diapers. Well, on promotion Sunday at church, she went to her new Sunday School class for the first time. That day, she came home and told us she wanted to wear big girl panties, and she never looked back. Thank you, peer pressure!!

Leah is an enthusiastic fan of Netflix. She has started watching many different cartoons on "Red," as she calls it. These cartoons teach her all kinds of funny phrases. We have also had to ban certain cartoons... hmm hmm Barbie for teaching her some sassy phrases. (Come on, Mom!)

She sings in the children's choir at church. Nana takes her on Wednesday nights to eat dinner and then to choir. Then she spends the night. Her first performance was in November. She was too cute. She may or may not have pulled her dress up in front of the entire audience. Ah, memories.

Her favorite stuffed animals are Lola (her Build-a-Bear), Lucifer (named after the cat in Cinderella), Moo Moo, Tigger, Tigey, Cupcake, Peep, Hello Kitty, etc. the list goes on and on and on and on...

In the fall, Leah dropped her nap. We started by telling her she could take a nap or stay up and go to bed early. She usually picked go to bed early. After a while, it just worked out better. She now goes to bed at 7:00.

Our bedtime routine is pj time, clean up, a show, two books, family hug, one song, and then lights out!

She can count to 100, and is very interested in letters and sounds. She knows the primary sounds the letters make and she is learning the initial sound of words. "Momma? What's the first letter in music?"

Watching and listening to her play hide and seek with Justin is hilarious. She tells him to go hide and then she asks me where he is hiding. She doesn't look very hard. The best part though is when she hides. She goes to her spot and then Justin will say, "Ready or not, here I come! Where is Leah?" She giggles so loudly and yells, "I'm in the ____ room!" She hasn't quite figured it out, but it sure is cute.

Leah dresses herself every morning before she comes out of her room. She has a very good eye for outfits and her own personal style. She feels the window to see if it's cold or hot, and *usually* dresses appropriately. 

We can't wait to see what this year brings! Happy birthday, Leah Rose!

7 fun-filled months!

On request from Aunt Cassie, I am updating this blog for poor baby Kyle. Poor second kid. Lol

Anyway, here is what Kyle has been up to- growing... fast... too fast. But he is just the sweetest boy. We can't get enough of him!

One thing is for sure, he is a momma's boy. This child will not let anyone hold him for longer than 30 seconds without wanting to go back to me. Besides the wear and tear on my back, I love having my own koala baby.

He has two bottom teeth, and they are sharp!

He has been sleeping in his crib since he turned 4 months old. He sleeps pretty well from 7-7, but still wakes up once for a bottle between 3 and 5.

He wears size 3 diapers and 6 or 9 month clothing.

His hair is trying to thicken up and grow. He's definitely fuzzier than he was a month ago. He still,has monkey hair on the bottom of his back. Cutest thing.

He snores.

His eyes are still blue. Yay! Finally one of my kids got something from me. Haha.




Here are some pics from where I left off at 2 months til now.



This is Kyle being an astronaut. When we would lift him up, he was straight as a board.

He was dedicated to the Lord at church in September.

Here is the 3 month pic.

 

Kyle had his first trip to the pumpkin patch and his first Halloween. We dressed him up as a puppy.

 



He found his feet. Yummy!




He started sitting in his high chair.
 



He had his first Christmas. And his first early Christmas morning (sleepy face!)
 

 

 

He is very "grabby." Hair, phone, earring, paper, whateves.

He loves to play with Leah, of course!!

 


And watch Pitch Perfect with Mommy.



He loves to stand up and play.

  7 months old!
 



First time in the swing. Weeeee!






I'll try to update more often. Tata!