Sunday, March 24, 2013

Once upon a time I used to blog...

I remember years ago when I started my first blog thinking, "I will have so much more to blog about once I have a cute kid to write about"  And now that I have an adorable munchkin of my own, I have morphed into the worst blogger of all time.  

Parker is now 9.5 months old.  Where has the time gone?  My 9 month pregnancy seemed to last an eternity compared to the last 9 months.


A few updates about our sweet boy :)  This is sort of long-winded but more for my documentation then anything else.
  • Parker is starting to roll from his back to his stomach more frequently.  He doesn't protest to being on his stomach as much as he used to.
  • He gets up on hands and knees constantly to reach and grab toys just out of reach.  He hasn't quite found the motivation to crawl, but I know he is fully capable once he decides to give it a whirl. 
  • His current favorite activity is to walk endless circles in our house!  When he wants to walk he reaches for my fingers and then pulls himself up to a stand and takes off.  He just recently figured out how to push his little walker around and our backs are singing the hallelujah chorus for the break ;) 
  • Parker likes to stand next to the couch, but hasn't quite found the coordination (or maybe the courage) to walk alongside it without my hand.
  • This boy LOVES to sit and read books.  He squeals with excitement when we re-read his favorite ones.
  • We recently tried the swing with huge success and now can't wait for the weather to get warm so we can visit the park more often.
  • Lately Parker has decided that he would rather feed himself finger foods then be fed the jarred baby food.  
  • If he is the least bit tired while eating solids he can be quite a fussy eater.  If he is distracted by an object in his hands he will be distracted enough to open his mouth and eat without protest though haha.
  • We are working on weaning Parker from breastfeeding.  Currently I feed him morning and night and give him a bottle twice during the day.  The reason for the wean is so that I can leave him with my mom while we head to Costa Rica next month (a bit selfish but true).  At first I thought I would be totally fine to wean him, but I actually am having a harder time getting rid of the morning and night feed then I thought.  I suppose I have grown to like breastfeeding (which is weird because when he was younger and had GERD breastfeeding was so frustrating.  At the time I couldn't wait to be done with it.)
  • He loves to give his stuffed animals open mouthed kisses.  It is so cute :) 
  • Still loves his bubbas.  Won't sleep without them.
  • Gratefully he never tries to roll during diaper changes which I am hearing is rare, so we will enjoy it while it lasts!
  • Parker got his first haircut from dad this past week and actually did fairly well a part from the fact that he is 9 months old and can't sit still.  But then Ki got out the electric clippers out to trim the sides up a bit and the poor baby was terrified.  He about broke my heart bawling his eyes out and reaching his little arms toward me wanting to be saved.
  •  He likes bath time, but hates getting lotioned afterwards.  Also doesn't love to float on his back yet.  He always flails his arms trying to sit up or grab my arm.
  • Takes really good naps and generally sleeps from 7:30 or 8 pm - 7:30 am no problem.
  • Getting lots more vocal lately.  It seems that he might be starting to grasp that "dada" is Ki
  • So snuggly before/after naps and other random times when he wants to be :)  Enjoying his cuddles while they last!
  • For a while around 8 months he would do this eye roll thing.  It was so random and hilarious.  Hasn't done it for a week or so though.
  • Reaches for us when he wants us, which still melts my heart every time :)
  • Is generally a super easy going baby.  Doesn't usually cry too much unless other babies are crying haha.  With that being said, at times he can be quite stubborn.  Ie: When Parker wants to walk holding our fingers but we don't let him (usually at church when we are confined to a chair) he throws a fit.  Or if we are walking with him trying to get to a certain destination that he doesn't agree with he fights to go the direction he wants with all his might.  Must get that little stubborn streak from his dad ;)
Now for some pictures to sum up the last few months.   Ok, yeah I lied.   It is a lot more pictures than "some" :)   Peruse if you so desire.  Thanks for not giving up hope that I would eventually update my blog ;)
    First time eating solids at 6 months old in December
    Getting excited for Christmas! - 6 months old
    Wrestling with Snuggles the bear
    Photo shoot with his best friend Max - December 2012
    Parker & Max - 6 months and 3 months
    Christmas Eve 2012 - Love my little family!
    About to open our Christmas pj's with the fam :)
    Parker and Grandma Mem
    SOOOO excited for Christmas!  ;)
    Christmas Morning at our house before going to Grandma & Grandpa Greenwood's - We were all sufficiently spoiled
    "woah - this big one is for me?!"

    He didn't quite grasp opening presents completely, but did like to play with the bows and wrapping paper :)
    Giving his new jumperoo a test run :)
    Giving his puppy a kiss :)  January 2013 - 7 months old
    Our cool little dude :)  Wishing for warm sunny weather like his mom!
    Sledding for the first time - 7 months old
    Cute little snow bear.  Very curious about the snow.  Trying to sneak a finger out to touch it :)
    First time swimming - 7 months old - Good thing his 0-3 month swimsuit still fits!
    Ki and Parker at the pool
    One of his first times getting on all fours 7.5 months old
    Taking a nap with his tiger and his bubba.  Has to have something to cuddle while he sleeps :)
    Grandpa Marty came to visit!  Wasn't to sure about him at first - but were good friends by the time Grandpa left
    Parker with Grandma Natalie - 7 months
    Looking at his favorite book - 7 months old
    8 month pics - (we were aiming to do them at 6 months but... that didn't happen)
    loves to suck on his lips and make elephant sounds
    8 month pics - my cute smiley little guy!
    "How did my tiger get here?"
    So big. 
    CHEESE!!!!
    :)
    Ki's favorite - Cute chubby cheeks and the prettiest little eyes!
    His classic "excited" face :)
    He is so scrumptious!  I just adore him :)
    Grandma Cyndi came to visit!!!  8 months old
    Sunday snuggles with dad :)
    Love these two so much!
    It's official he is cruising!  9 months old
    haha ignore his homeless hair :)
    Swimming with mom - wishing the water was as warm as his bath haha
    Bath time with his best friend Max!  9 months and 6 months
    Visiting Tiff and Max in Idaho
    Parker's first haircut :)  He obviously didn't love it.  9 months old.

    1 comment:

    Kennedy Klan said...

    Yipee!! You blogged :) Made my day, so keep it up ok. love checking in on your oh so very cute little family.