7 Months.. now 8 Months

7 Months old!!

I learned to crawl and walk along the couch this month!  I have to learn how to move to keep up with my Big Sister after all!  I have been making some new noises.  I want mommy to be close or holding me at all times!  Others may hold me only when I decide it is OK lol and then only for a limited amount of time.

7 Months - getting wiggly so hard to get a picture!

Yep Look at me I stood up all by myself  @ 7 Months

Proud of himself for cruising along the couch to the end table @ 7 Months

7 Months old and crawling, well Ryan crawling he drags his right leg along

Walking along the couch to get to the end table cause they put the good stuff on it like TV remotes!

8 months old!!

That last month sure did go by fast!  I'm improving my crawling skills.  This moving thing is pretty cool cause now I can reach way more stuff!  I like to pull up and stand by the couch or by my play table or by the bath tub. Well I pretty much just like to stand as much as possible!

8 Months old - getting better at this crawling thing

You want me to hold still for a picture silly mommy, I don't have time for that!

Big sister got him to laugh

He got mad when she tried to hold him on her lap for a picture so this also works

Pre K Graduation

3 Questions they asked all the kiddos: 1. What was your favorite part of preschool, 2. What do you want to do this summer?, 3. What do you want to be when you grow up? (Answers read by the Teachers)

Our Pre K Graduate! Soon to be a Kindergartener!!

Sillly Girl

I couldn't get her to keep her eyes open very well for my pictures

Her Teachers: Mrs Lewis & Mrs Gill

Our Big Girl is just 2 school days away from officially being a Kindergartner!! How did she get so big?!?!  Her school had a nice little graduation program for the kids last night.  The asked all the kids the same three questions and rad the answers last night.  They had a slide show of pictures from the beginning of the year till now showing all the things the kids have done.  What is great is that they will email us all of those photos on Friday :)

If anyone has ever asked Jillian what she wants to be when she grows up she has always said a Nurse like her meemaw.  However her answer for last night was a Pilot.  I asked her what changed her mind.  She said she didn't know how to draw a Nurse!!  (They drew pictures of said professions they choose)  She then asked me if she could still be a Nurse even though she said Pilot!  I of course told her she could be whatever she wanted.  She didn't quite grasp the concept that she didn't have to be what she choose today.  I used to say I wanted to be a Nurse too until I saw what they did and well now I work in a office instead!

Ryan 5 Months!

First time in a big swing on his 5 Month birthday.  It was a little chilly but he clearly didn't mind!

Big sister wanted in on his 5 month pictures!  He is becoming more playful and she has noticed and loves to entertain him and make him laugh!

My happy boy! He likes hanging out in this way better than laying down.

He is getting really good at the reach and grab!  Nothing is safe.  This tray entertained him and his big sister.

Time sure seems to be flying by quickly especially with the second born kiddo.  Somehow this guy is already 5 months old!  We love him and can't imagine life without our big guy!  

5 Month Stats

17#5oz  - 68%

26 3/4 inches -  86%

Head 43 12 cm - 80%

He is really starting to recognize people. Seems especially true when mommy comes home from work to see him.  He starts by giving me a big smile and then if I don't go hold him quick enough he will start to fuss.  He is very much mommas boy for now. 

The vacuum which used to be tolerated by him now terrifies him.  I know the things are loud.. sorry dude momma still has to sweep up sometimes! But now I get to run the sweeper and hold the 17 lb baby.

He loves to grab a fist full or hair or my shirt or the glass I'm trying to drink out of.  Basically whatever he can get his little hands on.  He likes having something to play with.

Baby Ryan @ 4 Months

4 Months old!

 This little big guy is already 4 months old!  By my own measurements he is now over 17 lbs and is 25.5 inches long.  He goes in next month for a checkup.  Will be fun to see how his size compares.  I know he is now a solid 3 lbs bigger than his sister was at 4 months. 

Ryan LIKES

Baths - although I swear he is trying to escape with as much as he wiggles

Being held (by mommy the most for now)

Nursing (he is clearly a good eater)

Smiling/Laughing (especially at his Big Sister)

Standing up with you holding his hands - probably so he can chew on them

Chewing on everything - mommys fingers taste pretty good apparently

Hanging out after my bath while Big Sister plays.  He was laying down on the bath mat, but he is wiggly!

DIS LIKES

Laying down on his back for too long!

Laying down on his belly for too long, so yeah basically laying down is no good!

Having his nose cleaned out.. sometimes you gotta

Mommy walking away from him (you know to do laundry or something horrible like that)

I like to chew on everything!

Like I said I like to chew on everything!

Well Baby Checkup

He was checking out the pattern on his boppy pillow for a long time.

Ryan has his "2 month" baby well check up.  He was due for this in December, but due to the holidays and such they weren't able to fit him in until now.  He is about 2 and 3/4 months old at this visit.

Our big guy with fingers in the mouth!

Stats: Weight 15#5 (84%)
          Length 24 3/4 inc (85%)
          Head Size 42 cm (94%)

Ryan likes: to sit up or be held upright
He doesn't like laying down in your arms (he might go to sleep if you do that!?!)
You may only lay him down in your arms to feed him ;). He clearly likes his milk!

He has become very alert and startles very easily to new sounds or sudden sounds.  He went along to Story Time with his big sister on Monday and they were singing a song where they shouted suddenly.  Man he did NOT care for that.  He went from smiles to a frown instantly and cried.  He got scared.  I will remember to cover his ears next time!

He has learned how to whip his legs up and turn to either side.  He has very nearly turned almost all the way over, but that darn arm is in the way.  He tolerates tummy time and can raise his head up but usually chooses not too.  I mean can you blame him it is apparently a big noggin.

He has also found his hands and he frequently has them in his mouth chewing on them.  I'm pretty sure he gnawed on his hand to hard last night and made himself cry.  Poor guy!  He has a strong gummy bite. 

It doesn't have to be my hands, mommys will work too.

2 Months Old

All smiles :)

Our little big guy is 2 months old!  He would be due for a 2 month check up but due to the holiday season the doctors office is keeping most appointments open for sick ones only so he doesn't go back until Jan. Since we have a good friend with access to a baby scale we got his weight checked and he is up to 13lbs 13 oz!  His unofficial length is 24 inches.  Since we did these on our own I don't know the %'s.  I'm  guessing he is still up there since he is already in 6 month size clothes!

Ryan loves to eat!  He is a good sleeper at night.  During they day he cat naps and just when you think he is sound asleep he pops his eyes open and is awake again.

He loves to be upright and isn't happy if you hold him any other way unless you are going to feed him.  At 13 lbs (nearly 14) he gets heavy quickly.

He is getting very smiley and likes to chat it up especially after having his diaper changed. Speaking of diapers.. he DOESN'T like his diaper to be dirty at all.  You of course have to be quick with those changes so you don't get peed on. Yep he is a boy and this is a frequent occurrence!

Big sister still loves him!  She noticed he is a lot more wiggly than he used to be when holding him.

Mom's Party @ Pre-K

She was being a little shy with someone else taking our picture!

 Today was the Mom's party in Jillian's Pre-K class  She was very excited that I got to come with her to school today.  Especially since this was just a mommy and Jillian activity. Her brother Ryan went with his papa for the morning.

We made 3 Christmas themed crafts and had donuts and muffins for a snack.  We made a gingerbread man, decorated a Christmas tree, and made a reindeer ornament. Jillian was a little sad when it came time for mommy to leave, but she didn't cry.  I reminder her I would be back shortly to pick her up.  Also it is Friday and on Friday I pick her up through the car line.

Selfie on the preschool couch. She smiled much better for this one!