2 Months & Favorites

Two months! Eight weeks! Fifty-six.... okay you get the picture! This guy is growing. As much as I want him to stay a little one, I am finding great joy in watching him hit milestones. He becomes more alert each day. Boy, does he have a personality.  For example, he is so smiley a majority of the time. However, if you don't change the scenery every so often Brady will go from a 0 to a 10 in 2.5 seconds. It isn't that he needs something, he has just watched everything in that particular area and he wants something new to study.

This is something that had a mama told me prior to me having children I would have thought she was a bit nutsy. I have come realize it doesn't matter how little your babies are they have quirks and wants just like the rest of us. So I move him. It usually goes like this: Tummy time on the mat, change him to his back, put him in the swing, lay him on the floor with the pups. By the time we have hit all his favorite spots he is ready to nap. And so am I. 

On to this month's stats and favorites....

Weight: 11 lbs 7 oz 50th percentile
Height: 23 inches: 50th percentile

Dislikes
Loud noises 
Getting his picture taken.... still working on it
nap time 
(I am pretty sure he thinks he is going to miss something)
being naked

Likes
Church!
We went for the first time this morning and the nursery volunteers said he did great!
Hiking with dad and the pups
bath time
wubbanub
tummy time
smiling

Milestones for Month 2
Brady rolled from stomach to back 3 times this month!
Brady has started to snicker and smile at funny faces.



1.) First Years Breast Wipes: I had my first few not so dry runs with pumping at work.  I went in for a few of the work days and it was a great experience to see how this whole pump at work thing was going to go.  Surprisingly I got more done with my lights off and my door locked than normal.... imagine that. Anyways, I quickly made the realization that I can't just throw the pump parts in the sink like I do at home. I am pretty sure my kids and their parents wouldn't appreciate seeing all that mess. So even though these wipes are technically supposed to be for your breasts, they work great as a quick clean for all of the pump parts. Plus they smell clean and fresh, yes! You can find these at target or any pharmacy.

2.) Burp Clothes: I love the Trend Lab brand.  One side is a nice, soft side that is great for wiping and drying. Whereas, the other side has a thicker grip that doesn't slide off your shoulder and is easy to hold on to. They offer a ton of fun patterns and colors as well.

3.) Gap Terry Striped Pants: I absolutely love a handsome outfit on baby boy just as much as the next person; however, Brady sometimes looks so much more comfortable and happy in sweats. (Just like his daddy.) Gap has the softest, most durable ones.  I was given a pair by a friend and ended up going back and buying two more pairs.

4.) Whale Blanket: This is THE blanket.  Brady loves this thing and I already can see him dragging this around the house as he becomes older. My friend, Morgan, specially picked this out for him and he sleeps with it at every nap and bedtime. With it's super soft material it is the perfect addition to our nighttime routine.

5.) Llama Llama Series: This is another awesome addition to our bedtime ritual.  I am not sure if Brady likes them, but Brian and I sure do.  Great book series for sure.  These books have inspired the newest catch phrase in our house, "Stop all that llama drama!".

6.) Butt Paste: We haven't had any issues with diaper rash... yet. However, I do put a small amount of cream on little man as a 'just in case' precaution.  This stuff doesn't have a smell and spreads easily.  Plus it dries nice and fast.

7.) MEJs: I am obsessed with these things. Having an infant is a game changer when it comes to hair.  Anytime I feed or cuddle him my hair needs to be up. (I definitely almost choked him one time because he was trying to eat mine.) I have extremely fine hair so anytime I wear it up I have that hideous crease in a matter of minutes.  The MEJs are made of a special material that keep your hair from creasing.  Plus they loosen or tighten by pulling the ends at the knotted portion. But, of course, my favorite thing about these hair ties are all of the fun patterns and colors. My favorite place to buy from is Charming Charlie's or The Loft.

Well, I am still on maternity leave until October.  So, Brady and I want to wish all of the awesome teachers and support staff at Carr Elementary a happy first day back tomorrow! I am sure going to miss ushering in my new babies for the school year, but I am so fortunate for 8 more weeks with this little love. See you all soon!


Rabon Family Vacation


This past week was the Rabon family vacation.  My cousin was getting married in Wilmington, NC. What better place to make a vacation than Wrightsville beach.  My parents, sister & niece, and aunt all pitched in and we got a super cozy bungalow in downtown, Wilmington. 

The wedding was Saturday. My sister and I had a great time getting all dolled up and taking a million selfies at the reception. Here is one of our winners. For a formal wedding my niece did pretty well. She and Brady hammed it up while everyone gave them a ton of attention!  



Sunday was an icky day due to the massive downpour that went on all day. We did get out and do some shopping, but with two little ones and tons of rain it didn't last as long as we would have liked. 




Monday was my favorite day.  We packed the whole family up and took off to the beach.  Addy was a little hesitant of the water.  But my sister helped her get into it eventually.  She did, however, find tons of entertainment in being chased up and down the beach front. My six week postpartum body was struggling to keep up big time. I think little man enjoyed the beach.  He slept in his stroller most of the time. His outfit said it perfectly.... beach bum.  











Tuesday was a sad day as we had to pack up and head home.  All in all it was a fantastic week and I am already looking forward to planning another one next summer. The Anderson family vacation is coming up in a few weeks and I know it'll be just as fun. Brady and I have a ton of work to do to get packed and ready for our next adventure.  But for now back to the reality of chores, getting ready for the start of school, and every day life. Until next time Wilmington... 

6 Weeks

Brady turned 6 weeks old this past Saturday.  It's still amazing how many milestones he can hit in such a short period of time.  We got to do some really fun stuff this past week. It was all new to both Brady and myself. I had never traveled solo with a little one and Brady had never traveled period so we both were learning.  More on a Rabon Family Vacation later.

We had Brady's 1 month check-up a week or so ago. He checked out great and our doctor does a great job of making us feel like we are doing a great job.  She has been such an encouragement to us. Below are his stats and some of his new likes/dislikes.



Height: 22 inches & 80th percentile
Weight: 9 lb 12 oz & 50th percentile

Dislikes
being in a dirty diaper more than 1 minute
waiting for his bottle to heat up
being swaddled

Likes
Smiling: This literally makes my heart melt every. single. time.
big stretches
playing on the tummy time mat
kisses from Guinness and Molly
sleeping in the car





We have been fortunate enough to have tons of babysitting offers.  I had recently booked a murder mystery dinner night for Brian's 29th birthday.  Our best friends, Paul and Austyn came with us. It was such a fun night. Between Austyn's brain power and my writing skills we actually solved the mystery for the win. Happy Birthday babe! 

Also, a huge thank you to Laura, one of my co-workers/friends for babysitting. It is such a great feeling to be able to go out and feel peace about leaving Brady. I see many more date nights in our future! 




  
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