July 17-24th was spent at the Lake of the Ozarks on our annual family vacation! We've been doing this ever since I was a kid, and its something I look forward to every year!! Our week was spent swimming, eating popsicles and snack after snack, staying up late (and not sleeping at night, thanks to Wyatt) and enjoying a few adult beverages!
The boys enjoying yet another popsicle!
Sara and Mason, and Me and Grant swimming in the "lake pool"
Little Wyatt had his 4 month checkup today (he's 4 months and 11 days). Here are his stats:He has grown 2.5 inches in length since the middle of June, so its no wonder this kid wants to eat, day and night!!! I can't believe he's getting so big already!! His two bottom teeth still haven't broken through, but you can see the white dots and feel the ridges, so I know its any day now. He's rolled over from his back to his tummy one time, although no one saw him do it, he was just on his belly when we came back to him. But he does love rolling from his belly to his back- guess he's figured out how to get out of tummy time!! He's kind of a handful sometimes- prefers to be held, won't fall asleep on his own, wants to chew on your fingers constantly...but I wouldn't trade him for the world!! (Well, unless I could go to a world where he slept through the night!)
I could've sworn Grant just turned two, but after looking at these pictures, he looks more like a kindergartner!! He asked me to make his hair "stit up" before we headed out to a family BBQ. He looked so darn cute, I just couldn't get over it!! But I am glad he's only two and not five because I'm sooo not ready for him to grow up yet!!
On Wyatt's 3.5 month old birthday, Wyatt celebrated by enjoying some baby food for the very first time!! Let's just say Wyatt is in need of some extra fiber, if you catch my drift. His pediatrician said he was old enough and strong enough to give it a whirl. So I picked up a couple of jars of sweet potatoes and carrots and a new set of spoons!! It seems like it was sooooo long ago that I started this with Grant- and after looking back on Grant's 1st year calendar, he started baby food June 28th, so they are pretty much dead on! We started in the Bumbo, but after a while Wyatt started to slump over and then found the middle part of the Bumbo seat a fun chew toy, so we changed over to the bouncy seat so he was a little more reclined. He definitely LOVED the sweet potatoes!! He didn't quite know how to work his tongue and spoon at the same time, but he seemed to really enjoy himself. It's definitely going to take some time to get him used to the whole thing, but its fun to start this adventure with him!
I think he's going to like this whole baby food thing!!
We did have a dr. appt. that morning and Wyatt weighed in at 12 lbs. 11oz. (which puts him in the 25th percentile). I didn't get his other measurements, but those will come at his 4 month appointment.
We took an afternoon to head up to the Legends to play in the fountains and have lunch with the cousins. Playing in the fountains was a success, lunch was NOT! I learned that we probably need to wait another year before we attempt the T-Rex restaurant!
One sunny afternoon, I set the baby pool up for Grant to swim. I laid Wyatt on a chair cushion in the shade! Grant was being a little fish and Wyatt was just enjoying some peace and quiet! It is nice that my kids LOVE the outdoors!
So, this probably looks horrible- two little guys sitting in a chair watching TV. But lately, the only way I can actually get Grant to eat an actual meal is to strap him in. At least he watches educational TV. Wyatt is already learning to be Grant's little shadow, so he enjoyed keeping his big brother company!
Grant came up with a very fun game that he asks to play everyday!! He calls it "play pretend boat." He and I will sit on the swing on the patio and pretend we're on a boat. We start off by looking for sea creatures (thank you Sea World for sparking his love for sea life!). He always spots "dolpins" and "Shamu" and "tingrays" and "sea tootles." Then, we always spot Daddy's boat out on the water and he pretends to rescue other boats that run out of gas (which Daddy just did the other day while flying.) It's one of his favorite games to play!!
This was another game that Grant can't get enough of. I made a tent out of some folding chairs and a quilt. Well, it didn't last as a "tent" for very long. It magically turned into an airplane. He would have me sit on one of the chairs and be a "patenger." He would be the pilot, the guy with the batons that guides to airplane out of the hangar, and the guy who loads and unloads the suitcases!! This "tent" stayed up in the living room for a good week!!
Wyatt is still quite the snuggly boy and always wants to be held. But he is now strong enough to enjoy some time in his exersaucer! I can't believe how big he is getting!!
Does anyone else think Wyatt looks like he has a mustache in this picture?? Yeah, I thought so too!! I think I need to take a class on finding the right light in my photos. I was actually trying to take a picture of his spiky hair after his bath and you can't even tell he has hair!! Sorry Wyatt, for making you look ridiculous!! I promise I'll erase this picture (eventually)!!!!
Now, off to peruse the helpful hint sections of my scrapbook magazines!!
Grant has been super super busy since we stepped foot off the plane into Kansas City. He has been playing with his cousins, meeting new friends, spending lots of time with Mimi and PawPaw, rediscovering all of Mimi's toys, and taking lots of "field trips" with me and Wyatt!! We've been to the library, Johnson County Museum, a few playplaces, my aunt's pool, a few friends' houses, and spending lots of time down in the basement and in the backyard! Grant is just having a blast!! He's so busy- I almost can't keep up with him!!
Playing Playdoh- a favorite "after nap" activity
"Driving" the tractor at the Johnson County Museum
I love that Grant can still wear a 24 month Carter's onesie!! Makes my little "twosie" not seem too old!
So this is Wyatt's room here at my parents house. Yes- its a closet!! First born Grant, of course, gets his own room!! He's got an awesome bed, dresser, night-stand, and even a custom made quilt. Second born Wyatt, has to share a room with his mom, has a hand-me down crib, my old baby quilt...and gets stuffed in the closet! This was my biggest woe when thinking about moving back in with my parents- I have to share a room with Wyatt- a noisy, sleepy baby!! So the solution was to use the big closet. Up until yesterday, Wyatt was sleeping in a small cradle, so it fit in there easily, and I could still use it for storage needs. Well, recently Wyatt has started moving about in his sleep, so it was time to move up to the crib. It fits in there, but not much else can! I honestly didn't want Wyatt to get comfortable seeing me when he wakes up, goes to sleep, etc. because it will NOT be like that when we get back home. So far, he likes it...and I do too! He's got a fan, a light, and two door that close!! Hopefully he won't have issues as he grows older about being confined to sleeping in a closet for 7 months of his life!
I can't bear myself to say the word "old" when referring my little baby!! He can't be 3 months old already?? Well, I guess I have one more day since he technically isn't 3 months til tomorrow! Here are Wyatt's stats:
Weight: 11 lbs. 9 ozs. (1oth percentile)
Length: 23.5 inches (10th percentile)
Head: 16 inches (25th percentile)
So I guess he's still a runt!! One of these days, I'll look back and wonder what happened to my little little boy!!
Wyatt is becoming quite the strong little guy!! He can hold his head up very well when he's on his belly. He has even spent some time playing in his exersaucer and Bumbo chair! He still has a case of the "bobbleheads" every now and again, or as my dad likes to say, "He's doing his Stevie Wonder impression." He is a pretty good sleeper- at least at night! He goes to bed at 9, wakes up anywhere between 3:00 and 4:00, and if I'm lucky- will sleep until 7:00! During the day is another story- he will not fall asleep by himself! I have to hold him and bounce with him and the second I lay him down, he starts crying! So we're working on that!!! He is a very smiley guy and just loves watching people! He's even started watching Grant play and is very entertained - he will give him big smiles!! One of Wyatt's favorite things to do it sit in his chair outside on the deck and watch the leaves blowing in the wind! He also loves to suck on his fingers and chew on his fist! He is also finding his voice and makes the cutest little "goos" and "coos."
I just look at him and can't believe he's already as big as he is- I feel like I just had him last week! I love watching him learn and do something new everyday!
Wyatt- Mommy loves you!!
Looking like a little man
Mimi and PawPaw and their big boys!
Oh so fashionable Grant!
The cousins enjoying a swim
Grant swimming with PawPawExcuse my shrill "Mommy" voice!
He couldn't stop showing me his wristband on our way home (don't worry- this picture was taken safely while parked in the parking lot of the post office!).
Putting Grant down for a nap, still showing me his cool wristband!
