Blakely's Five Month Update

FIVE Months baby girl! You are an absolute joy in our life and though I wish you were little forever I am having the best time of my life watching you grow. You are so laid back and absolutely LOVE watching your brother. I can tell it is going to be your life goal to keep you with him and all of his shenanigans. 

You are such a big girl now. You are sitting up with some help and are rolling all over the room. I can't take my eyes off of you for more than a few seconds before you are on the other side of your tummy time blanket. You are cooing and oohing when other people talk to you and your big belly laughs are our absolute favorite.

You tried your first few bites of baby food this month. You initially pushed it out with your tongue. I figured you weren't quite ready and got up to put it back in the refrigerator. Girlfriend would NOT have it. You lost your mind when you saw me walk away with it. I sat back down and you finish the entire jar. Food is life. 

Five Month Stats:

Weight: 16 lbs 3 oz

Length: **Need to find the milestone sheet! 

Favorites:

Anything for teething

We are STILL waiting on these teeth to come in from all the drooling that you are doing.

Baby food: Pears and squash are crowd pleasers

Sitting up

"Talking"

When we help you stand

Car rides

The Beach

Dislikes

Applesauce

The first five minutes of nap time...serious FOMO issues.

Drooling

We can't believe you have been with us for almost half a year. You are the most precious little girl and we love you to the moon and back! 

4th of July and 4 months for Blakely

   

Red, white and blue and everything cute! Blakely turned four months on July 6th! I feel like she is officially out of the infant/new born stage. It has such a different experience from one kid to the  next, but I am quickly learning parenting is all about being "on your toes".

4 Month Updates

Weight: Around 12 lbs

Length: Not sure. We didn't have a wellness visit this month.

Likes:

rolling over (like a pro) tummy to back

**We are still working on back to belly

NAPS

Mealtime

Being held and walked around

Her dumbo rattle

Bath time

Watching Mama get ready in the morning

Dislikes

Being left alone... anywhere

Loud noises

Any type of dirty type

We spent the Fourth of the July hanging in our neighborhood. We participated in the neighborhood parade, did side walk chalk and had a good run through the water hose. (Totally 90s summer holiday!) We bought a huge blow up water slide/pool combo and the kids have LOVED it! 

Summer is quickly wrapping up and though we are excited for the cooler weather we are going to miss all things water, sun and fun! 

Brady's 3rd Birthday

Happy 3rd birthday to our big boy! This year has been a really big growing season for Brady. He has weathered a big move and reno, transitioned to a full sized bed (from a crib), ditched his paci, welcomed a new sibling, is 96.5% potty trained, and has full conversations with just about everyone. 

When I take a step back and look at this really huge picture that is his world I quickly realize his handful of tantrums each week are somewhat warranted. Brady is loud and wild and fast, but he also has a tender heart for his baby sister and ALL animals. We have loved watching him grow this year and are so amazed by how smart he has become. 

Here are the year 3 stats:

Weight: 27 lbs, 12% percentile

Height: 36 inches exactly

Mama's Fav: His long eye lashes and dark brown eyes

Daddy's Fav: Brady's silly personality

Likes:

All things truck, especially monster trucks

Swimming

Animals

Puzzles

Hide and go seek

Monkey and Lamby

Dislikes:

Naps

Loud noises

Storms

Tomatoes

Happy 3rd Birthday bubba. The best is yet to come!