Abel Christopher | 10 months

TEN

This kid just keeps growing. I mean I get it, it's the whole point but why oh why can't they stay little forever?! It's so cliche but it goes by so fast. We are officially in the double digits and before we know it this little fella is going to be the big 1. 

My little brave Abe, you have no fear. You are all boy and keep me on my toes at all times. You are always climbing and pulling yourself up on something you really shouldn't and I swear you would happily nose dive right off of the couch or bed without even blinking. I wouldn't have you any other way. Every month is my new favorite month with you. You just keep growing and learning & it's all just pretty much amazing.

I have always, always made a big deal about not touching ANYTHING in a Doctor's office. No, toys, magazines, tissues, absolutely nothing. I took Abel to his 9 month check up and what did I do?! Touched a toy. I didn't even let Abel touch it. I claim temporary insanity. So of course I got sick. This is the first time I have been sick since becoming a mother and oh boy it is not fun being sick while having to care for a baby. Luckily it only lasted 3 days but of course Abel caught it. It is rough watching your little one not feeling well and not being able to take it away. He ran a fever for a couple of days and has been snotty for 2 weeks now. Swimming in snot over here friends. I think we are finally on the tail end of it though... hoping. Praying.  I got lots of snuggle while he was sick though and I definitely soaked that up.

•  You are becoming really good at balancing. I have a feeling that you will be walking for your first birthday
• You do this cute little squinting eyes thing that makes me crack up every time you do it.
• You love saying "no, no" and getting into absolutely everything you shouldn't. You are my fearless little boy.
• You love being outside! Sitting in the grass & hanging out in the sun is a favorite.
• You prefer to feed yourself now! You are a huge fan of whole grain bread & watermelon. You are definitely my child.
• You sing, you chat, you shriek, you make any & all noise. You carefully watch us when we are talking so you can mimic what we are saying. When I have you sitting in my lap you will try your hardest to twist around so you can watch mama read instead of looking at the photos. 
• Ever since you got sick you are way more of a cuddler now & I.love.it!!!
• You think it is absolutely hilarious to shake your head no anytime we say it. 
• You hardly play with your toys at all right now you are more interested in finding things to pull yourself up on. 
• You love the computer! You want to touch the keys so badly but the one time I let you, you ended up ripping off a key & daddy was non to happy with us. Whoops.
• You love, LOVE, your daddy. You are so excited when he comes home from work. It overfills my heart with joy to see you to spend time together.

Weight: A little over 20 pounds

Loves: Hanging upside down! I think you would spend the entire day upside down if we would let you.

Sleeping: about 9-10 hours a night, usually waking up once to nurse and a good two hour morning nap and usually an hour nap in the afternoon.

Wearing: Size 3 in diapers & 6-9-9 month clothing.

 XOXO,

Abel Christopher | 9 months

NINE

Woah. This past month has been a big one for you baby! You have learned so much & you are all over the place now! You are pulling yourself up on anything & everything which has resulted in some bump and bruises but that hasn't slowed you down one bit! Your personality is so big & I love it! I am so over the moon in love with you. The older you get the more excited I am about all the new things you are learning to do. You are so absolutely curious about everything and it is so enjoyable hanging out with you and seeing the wonder in your eyes of this great big world. Baby boy you make life so much fun.

 SO. MANY. CHANGES.

• You are all over the place. Rolling. Crawling. Pulling up on things, you do not hold still for nothing and changing your diaper & taking photos has become quite the challenge
• You have two cute little teeth now! The first tooth was a duzy with some rough nights but we survived.
• You are so much more vocal! You love singing and mimicking the sounds that Daddy or I make and get so much joy out of it.
• You clap & it's the cutest thing! Anytime we say "yay Abel" you will start clapping.
• It's so cute how you find some things soooo funny. You just laugh & laugh & laugh. It's truly the best. ever.
• You love love love your daddy. As soon as he gets home you are big smiles and instantly want to spend all the time with him. He's your BFF and it's the greatest.
• We have a pretty set schedule and you have been napping really well lately (whoohoo)
• We had to lower your crib because you are pulling yourself up ALL THE TIME now. It's your new favorite thing to do.
• You love food! You would eat all day long if we let you. We stick to mainly the very appetizing looking baby food jar for you but we have been adding in more fun things like ice cream.. which you love! Definitely my child. :)
• We are still nursing about 4-5 times a day. My supply has been all crazy since I started working out and we have been supplementing with formula but this is nothing new & you do pretty well with it.
• We started attending a great Church nearby and they have a great kids program. We stuck you in the nursery the first day we attended since it's a larger church and their music is pretty loud. It was a rough start, you cried, I cried and then we both had a great time and survived. This is the first time you have been away from us for that long of a period and I think you are just so excited to be around kids your size! (I really do need to get you out more). Church service is right smack dab in the middle of nap time so sometimes you will stay in the Nursery the entire time and other Sunday's you come hang out with me in the lobby. 
• You have chunked up pretty well! You have the most adorable chunky thighs!

Weight: A little over 20 pounds

Loves: Food! & pulling yourself up onto absolutely everything!

Dislikes: Not being able to play with your bowl while eating

Sleeping: about 10-11 hours at night. You are waking up more frequently at night though, about 2-3 times. You usually take a 2 hour morning nap in the morning and an hour afternoon nap. We try to squeeze in an evening nap but it never seems to happen.

Wearing: Size 3 in diapers & 6-9-9 month clothing.

 XOXO,

Abel Christopher | 8 months

EIGHT

How the heck do I have an 8 month old? It feels so strange when I tell people how old he is when they ask. I mean seriously where is my little squeaker that had cute little old man wrinkly skin and slept on my chest most of the day? How do I have this chunky thighed little boy that is on the verge of crawling.

My baby Abe oh how you are my favorite little person to hang out with all day. We keep ourselves busy with library & Target trips, hanging out on the floor rolling all over and having dance parties. This past month has been pretty quit with all the snow we have gotten. You are NOT a fan of snow at all. We took you outside and you disliked how bright it was and buried your little face into my neck to hide from the bright outside and cold. I feel you buddy, mama's ready for Spring as well. 

What's New

• You do not hold still, ever. Getting dressed and changing your diaper has become quite the challenge.
• You are making all sorts of new noises & mastering "mama" and "dada"
• No crawling. You roll, army crawl and find any other way to get from point a to point b
• We have started feeding you solids and you have not turned anything down yet. You are a lover of all food.
• You are starting to explore more and if you can reach it you are into it. You are my wild little boy.
• You are always a little behind on your milestone achievements but once you accomplish it you are an expert at it. 
• We taught you how to wave but you wave when you feel like it so we are working on waving when someone waves at you.
• You are still drooling like crazy and chewing on anything you can get your hands on but still no teeth.
• You are always smiles & giggles. You are generally a happy fellow and if you are upset you have a solid reason to be. 
• You're pretty good at naps and sleeping at night. You still have off days with some crap naps and a full moon disturbs a good nights rest but we are getting better at this whole sleeping thing.
• We spent your first Valentine's day chilling at home and sending daddy out for some Dunkin Donuts- our Sunday addiction.

Don't mind my drying undergarments in the background. Whoops.

 

We are yours and you are ours and it's still so hard to believe. (I know I say this every single month and I will for the rest of his life, mmmk.)

Weight: We didn't have a Doctor's appt this month but I'm guessing around 19. You have chunked up a lot since starting solids.

Loves: Rolling around on the floor in your diaper & being tossed into the air.

Dislikes: Getting your diaper changed in the middle of the night

Sleeping: about 10 hours at night waking up once toward the morning to nurse. You usually take a 2 hour morning nap and an hour afternoon nap. We try to squeeze in an evening nap but it never seems to happen.

Wearing: Size 3 in diapers & 6-9 month clothing


XOXO,