Nolan Patrick...2 years

I can't believe my little man is 2 years old already! Seems like just yesterday you were my big chunky baby that wouldn't leave my side. Now you are Mr. Independent and aren't as much of a mama's boy as you used to be:( You have really taken to your daddy since mommy is busy with Braelyn a lot now - You have changed so much over the past few months, it's just crazy.

Here is what's going on with you these days...
At your 2 year apt you weighed 34.4lbs (97%) and were 37 3/4 inches (99%) tall!
You are wearing 3T clothing. You always want your shoes and shirt off and are running around in just your shorts and diaper the majority of the summer...little hillbilly! As for shoes, your in a wearing a 7 or 8, bigfoot! You still hate for your feet to be touched and it's a fight to get anywhere near your toenails to cut them!

You are in size 6 diapers. I don't see any potty training in the near future, but you are interested in the big boy potty and tell me when you poop...you even sit on it every now and then but nothing yet. You are definitely not a good eater for me...you are way too busy and wild to sit at the table, however, Miss Patty says that you eat like a pig at her house, so I try not to stress about it too much. Your absolute favorite food is "moot snacks" (fruit snacks). You are ALWAYS asking for these!

 

You're still obsessed with anything sports related...and you have become quite the Cardinals fan, which makes me happy! You love anything truck and tractor related and you love playing in the water, but would much rather be in your kiddy pool than in our big pool. I'm hoping this changes next summer.

You absolutely love your little sister. You are always talking to her and kissing her and making sure she is okay, and don't seem to even be jealous of her - which really surprised me. And she just adores you and smiles at you when she sees you!

Your vocabulary continues to amaze me! It's crazy that I can have full adult conversations with my 2 year old - and your imagination cracks me up! You always have 'stories' to tell me and are making stuff up all the time! Definitely entertaining!

You're sleeping in a full size bed now and we have NO PACI'S!! woo who!

I love you to pieces, but sometimes, child, you can wear me thin. These 2 year old tantrums are at their WORST right now. I'm hoping they get better with time, however, I've heard 3's are even worse. We have spanked your butt a handful of times and put you in timeout, but nothing seems to phase you. You are SO strong-willed and hard headed...kinda like your mama I guess :/

When you aren't having a fit - you are such a little sweetheart! You love to snuggle and give kisses and are just full of spunk, smiles and giggles.

The past two years have just flown by and I love you more and more everyday, you make life so fun (and busy!) and I wouldn't have it any other way. Love you little monkey!

Braelyn Paige - 2 months

You are just changing so much lately, makes me sad to think my little tiny baby that just slept and ate is getting so big. You are much more alert now and love to smile and coo and try to talk and squeal. We spend hours during the day just making silly faces and smiling at each other. You fill my heart with joy, I just don't know how I ever lived without you!

Sleeping is even better - usually you are asleep by 9:30, then don't get up to eat again til 2:30, then 5:30ish, and were up around 7:30. You have been sleeping in your pack n play in our room...and i'm planning to try to transition you to your room soon...baby steps ;) I love how laid back you are...you only cry if your hungry, overly tired, or need a diaper change...and we have been having more and more blowouts every day!

Still eating every 2 hours during the day, and we have finally gotten you to start taking a bottle...although you would much rather nurse! Thankfully because this mama was stressing about going back to work. Definitely not a pro, but we're getting there! We are getting more into a routine, which always makes me happy!

Wearing size 1 diapers still...and are starting to get a little snug, and into 3 month clothing. You are also getting better with the carseat, and are my little shopping buddy! Still not a fan of the swing or the paci, but hopefully that should come with time...your brother didn't like his until he was 3 months.

I love you, sweet pea!

Braelyn Paige - 1 month

The last month has FLOWN by! You have been such a blessing to our little family and we all absolutely love you to pieces...even your big brother!

From the moment we brought you home, you have been such a good baby! You smile all the time (real smiles - not the fake gas ones) and love to be held!

You are such a good little eater, and are still eating every 2 hours during the day...little piglet! At your 1 month appointment you were 12.6 lbs!! 4 lbs more than your birth weight :) I have a feeling your going to be a hoss like your brother. Oh well - an athlete and scholarships in our future, hopefully ;)

We have been trying to introduce the bottle and pacifier to you, and you are less than thrilled!

Sleeping is getting better - however, you have spent the last month sleeping in your bouncy seat. I know...mom of the year award, but it's where you sleep the best at. You are definitely a little poop machine, I feel like all I do is feed you and change your diaper. Not a fan of the carseat or swing yet...hopefully those will come with time.

We have had a busy month with everyone wanting to come and spend time with you, but it's starting to slow down too and life is a getting to be a little more normal. Lot's of cookouts, playdates and parties and you are quite the social butterfly ;) You got your first pedicure this month too.

You are in size 1 diapers and are starting to get into your 3 month clothing. Didn't get much use out of the newborn clothes :(

I just love you to pieces and can't believe how big you are getting, already!
Happy 1 month sweetpea!