4 Months and Counting

Little Wyatt had his 4 month checkup today (he's 4 months and 11 days). Here are his stats:

• Weight: 13 lbs. 13 oz. (25th percentile)
• Length: 26 inches (80th percentile)
• Head: 41.5 cm (25th percentile)

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!)

It's Calling Me

This...

this...

and this....

are calling my name!! See ya in a week!

Wyatt at the Moment

• Wyatt is a true blessing, and I don't even remember what life was like without him!
• He is 3 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days old.
• He is 12 lbs. 11 ozs. and 24.5 inches long.
• He wears 3 month clothes, but is starting to wear 3-6 months and is in a size 2 diaper.
• He usually (and I use that term loosely) goes to bed about 9:00 every night, wakes up for a quick bottle about 3:30, and sleeps til 7.
• He still likes being swaddled at night and prefers sleeping on his left side.
• He eats randomly throughout day, usually 3.5-4 ounces per feeding.
• He started baby food last week and so far, has loved sweet potatoes and squash! YUM-O.
• He loves standing on my legs and looking all around. He does NOT like being held like a baby.
• He is currently cutting his two bottom teeth.
• He just started reaching for toys that I hang in front of him.
• He has a HUGE smile that goes from ear to ear and his the cutest dimples!
• He tries to giggle, but it gets lost at the back of his throat, so it sounds more like a cough or clearing his throat.
• He is a snuggly boy and prefers to be held over laying by himself.
• He is a perfect addition to our family and I can't wait for his Daddy to get home to see what an incredible little boy he is becoming!

Grant at the Moment

• Grant is THE happiest little boy I know! He always has a smile on his face and he always puts a smile on my face!
• He is 2 years, 3 months, 3 weeks, and 2 days old.
• He weighs 28 pounds and is about 36 inches tall (give or take on both).
• He mostly wears 2T-3T shirts and 18-24 month shorts.
• He's slowly starting to try new foods. The past few days he's tried applesauce and french toast. His favorite foods are: powdered donuts, fruit snacks, french fries, cinnamon toast (with sprinkles!), french fries, Moe's Quesadillas, and Frosted Mini Wheats Little Bites.
• He loves watching The Little Einstein's, Yo Gabba Gabba, Max & Ruby, Wonder Pets and pretty much everything else on Nick Jr. He has also become a fan of Mall Cops- thanks to his cousin Mason.
• He calls himself "Nant" and his brother "Ky" or "Wy-Wy"
• He loves playing with hot wheels, or "hot rods" as he calls them, cooking in his kitchen (while wearing an apron), and pretend games such as Sea World or Airplane.
• He is going on the potty about 5 times a day, although he's still in diapers. It's totally a work in progress!
• He goes to bed around 8:30 and wakes up about 8:00- I sure hope that pattern continues!
• He has had a major word explosion (finally) and usually speaks in full sentences, or at least 3-4 words at a time.
• He's an amazing little boy and I'm so lucky he's mine!

The Pattern

Can you find the pattern??

If you guessed that Wyatt is sleeping- you're right! But the more descriptive answer is that Wyatt is sleeping anywhere other than his crib! Yes- that's the pattern right there!! This kid is pretty much bound and determined to NOT take a nap in his crib!! I've always joked that he is the opposite of those baby dolls that their eyes are open and when you lay them down their eyes close. Wyatt's eyes will be closed, and when you lay him in his crib his eyes open! Oh well, at this point, I don't really care where he naps- just as long as he does!! He can sleep in my bed all he wants to! He is at least sleeping in his crib ALL night! He usually goes down about 9:00, eats a quick bottle about 3:15, and then is back to sleep until 7. So I guess I'd rather him enjoy his crib at night than during the day...so I can enjoy my bed ALONE at night!!

Happy 4th of July!!

Sadly, I think these shirts are about as festive as this year's 4th of July is going to be!! Between the cloudy weather and my weirdly senstive two-year old, 4th of July fun will have to wait a few more years! I can't wait for the day to go out on the driveway with our little boys and do smoke bombs and fountains and other little fiery things. I have a feeling if we tried it this year, all I would hear from Grant is "too loud," or "hot, hot, hot," or "no, no, no" while covering his ears in protest! So for today, we'll wave our little flags, wear our Old Navy T-shirts and chant "USA-USA-USA!" We're so proud to be American and we're so proud to have a Daddy who is fighting for our freedom!! I've always liked the saying, "We live in the land of the free because of the brave" and this year, that statment has never meant so much!!

How Old Are You?

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!!

First Foods!

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.

A Month in Review

I definitely haven't had the time to get my blogs in as usual...hmm, wonder why?!? So this is a random sample of the things that happened within this past month!! Trust me- choosing a handful of pictures out of the 287 that I took in the month of June is definitely random!!

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!!

So that was June, in a nutshell. Let's hope July will get more than just random thoughts!

I Think I Need to Take a Class...

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!!

Definitely a Preference

VS.

Looks like Wyatt prefers "laying out" as opposed to "swimming." Can't say I blame him!

So Busy...ALL THE TIME!!

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

Making cookies with Mimi

A Twosie in a Onesie

I love that Grant can still wear a 24 month Carter's onesie!! Makes my little "twosie" not seem too old!

Home Sweet Closet

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!

3 Months Young

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

Big boy sitter!!

Such the Swimmer

Grant has become quite the swimmer already this summer. Lucky for us, my aunt and uncle have a pool, so we've already been swimming there 3 times in the 2 weeks we've been in Kansas! I thought Grant might be a little timid around the water at first, especially while wearing a life jacket. He's not too found of new things (ie, pools and and life jackets). But the first time we were there, I had to feed Wyatt as soon as we got there, so I sent Grant outside with Mimi. I looked out the window about 1 minute later and saw Grant already jumping in the pool!! He was loving it! By 1.5 hours in, he'd figured out how to kick his feet to keep himself upright and get to where he wanted to go! He had this huge grin on his face the entire time!! Yesterday, for pool day round 2, Grant could swim to the deep end- by himself!!! After he discovered Mason's water muscles, he was an even happier swimmer!! It's great to see him be so adventurous and just enjoying life!!! I think weekly pool trips will be a must for this summer!! Oh darn...haha!

Mimi and PawPaw and their big boys!
Oh so fashionable Grant!

The cousins enjoying a swim

Grant swimming with PawPaw

Excuse my shrill "Mommy" voice!

USPS

That's right- the title of this post is United States Postal Service. Weird, right?? Yeah, I know! But Grant LOVES the post office, mailmen, and anything to do with shipping packages. If you're a parent to a little one, you've probably seen the show Team Umizoomi. Grant's favorite episode is where Team Umizoomi has to deliver a package to a little boy's Grandma on Valentine's Day, but he forgot to put stamps on the package, so Team Umizoomi maneuvers through the post office to help find the package. Ever since Grant saw that episode, he intently watches for the mailman every day, can spy a post office a mile away, and loves looking for mail trucks as we drive around town! Well, today was a special day for him because we actually got to go inside the post office! We were sending our first care package to Levi and Grant was super excited!! As the mail clerk was getting everything written up, he noticed Grant's enthusiasm, so he gave him a piece of mail tape that has the USPS logo on it. Grant put it around his wrist (he always likes to put stickers on his hand or wrist), but since this was an actual piece of tape, it turned into more of a wristband, and boy did he think it was cool!! He was a little upset when we left the post office and didn't have a package with us, but he was comforted knowing the package was going to go to Daddy's boat. When we got home, I went to lay Grant down for a nap so I was going to take his "wristband" off, but of course, he didn't allow that. I wouldn't be surprised if he still had it on when Daddy comes home from the boat...in December!!!

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!

Oh What Fun!!

We've been in Kansas now for 4 days, and boy have we been busy!!! Grant and Wyatt have had so much fun playing with their cousins!!! We've had fun playing in the slip-n-slide, sprinkler, playing baseball and having lots of picnics on the deck!! Wyatt has enjoyed the fresh Kansas air and the breezes that actually exist here! They both have slept like champs since we've been here, so that's awesome for me! We're slowly getting settled and finding a place for everything. If we've had this much fun the past four days, I can only imagine what's in store for the next few months!!!

Wyatt enjoying the Kansas breezes on the deck!

Baseball anyone?

Sprinkler fun with Mason and Luke (notice Grant is barefoot- that is definitely something we can never do in Florida- this grass is like carpet to us!!)

Picnic breakfast? Don't mind if I do!!

Getting ready to slip-n-slide!