4 months old: Garrett-style

G man is doing really great. He's finally settled down and has become a happier baby. He can still throw his opinion out there, but I can definitely say he's happy! I can take him places and not be fearful of a total meltdown. He smiles at people and will even go to sleep without yelling first. Life has become so much more fun.

We still struggle with his sleeping pattern. He's up at least once a night, sometimes more. We have found an early bath and bedtime seems to help, but nothing is ever fool proof with him :)

At 4 months, Garrett weighs 13 lbs, 6.5 ounces. He's 24.25 inches tall. He's around the 15th %ile for both. His head circumference is in the 55th %ile, but I don't remember the number. Interestingly, Luke at the same age weighed .5 ounces less and was a quarter inch taller!

•G still wants to sit up! He's not quite there but would if he could.
•His head control is great! And he's awesome at holding his head up during tummy time.
•This kid can still light up a room with his smile. He's very handsome and he knows how to win you over even when you're frustrated with him.
•I'm finding he likes to be on his little routine and gets tired very easily. He's not a 'take along' baby.
•I'm still not eating dairy, but I'm about to start adding it back in. I've accidentally had some cheese, and he had no issues. I'm hoping to get that back soon. It really hasn't been too hard, but it can be inconvenient. Plus, I have a lot of frozen food that has dairy that I'd love to use!
•G attended his first wedding yesterday. My good friend, Alicia, got married. Like attended Emily's at this exact same age :)
•We're going to try formula soon for G too. I'm hoping one will work so that I don't have to worry about having pumped milk on hand.
•otherwise, I'm still slowly getting the hag of two kids. There are good days and days with setbacks. I feel like Luke still watches a bit too much tv, and he gets handed off a lot. I also know it'll continue to get better as G gets more on a schedule and not just on a routine.

G man is 3 months!

Garrett is making progress!
We didn't have a dr's appointment this month, so I don't have stats but he's growing!
•We have a happier baby! He laughs and coos. He is a real talker and makes 'talking' sounds all of the time. He always wants people to talk to him, and he'll get upset if you don't!
•He can pretty much hold his head up! It's not perfect yet, but it's much better. He likes to sit up and tries to sit on his own all of the time. I think he'll sit up by 5 months. He would love to now if he could!
•While he's happier and I've been able to take him places without a complete meltdown, he's still not a great sleeper. He has to be rocked to sleep and he likes 'shhhhh' in his ear. When not being held, he'll only last about 30-45 mins for a nap. At night we can get him to sleep in the rocker around 7, but if you put him in his bed before 8, he wakes up. It's so odd. He has a weird 6th sense. His night sleep is totally disorganized. Sometimes he sleeps until 2, or 1, or maybe midnight. It's always a surprise. I'm ready for that to sort itself out, but I've been told that it will take a serious cry it out session to make it happen, so I pray for a patience while we wait until 6 months to do that.
•He decided he liked to be worn again! Ye! I now do that when I go out with both most of the time. So much easier!
•He loves to be sung to, especially itsy bitsy spider and patty cake.
•this kid has a smile that lights up a room!! He is so excited to see you- even at 2 am, so it kind of makes it better :)
•He's wearing 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers.
•He still loves to be rocked and we nap together in the rocking chair alot!
• G gets to sit in the bimbo now which is awesome! He loves to sit and look around. I think this had helped with his happy factor.
•His congestion is gone! Right about 3 months, it just disappeared. Lovely!
•Luke loves, loves him! He's always kissing and hugging him. I hope they grow to be best buds :)

Garrett's 2 months!

•He's 11 lbs 2 oz and in the 25th %ile
•He is about 23 in. libg and in the 50th%ile.
•He smiles and talks to you. We are seeing it more and more.
•He enjoys being on the ocean playmat just chilling but doesn't love tummy time on there.
•We've found he likes the bouncer on vibrate and he enjoys looking at the toy bar that attaches.
•The kid still loves to be rocked- we could sit on a rocker all day long!
•His sleep is still all over. He's still sleeping I'm his bouncer due to his congestion and hatred of sleeping alone. Every night is a surprise to see how long he sleeps but he's usually up around 12:30 and then 3:30. If I'm lucky, it's once at 3:30.
•Garrett is still having a hard time adjusting to the world and still proves to be a grumpy baby. He's what they call a hard one, and yes he is. Since he's fussy, we just haven't been able to move toward a routine as quickly as I would like. We're still just going with the flow. We've found a pacifier and he finally can keep it in hissing longer than 2 minutes, so that's helping. Hopefully, next month we'll be on more of a schedule and he'll be happier overall. I'm bracing for it to take up to 4 months. Needless to say, it's been a roller coaster these past couple of months.
•G is a very cute baby. He's getting long eyelashes, still has dark grey eyes, has a faint dimple on one side, and has a very round face. He's very handsome!

One month + 2 years

It's somewhat amazing that I'm posting about two children and not just one :) I've decided to be done with Luke's monthly posts since he's now two. It just seems like a natural place to stop. But I will contine with Garrett's monthly posts. Pit one down, start another. It's kind of the theme of my life now!

One month for Garrett:
- 20 3/4 inches long, 9 lbs 6 oz
- we've had an interesting few weeks with Garrett. Right about 3 weeks he became very fussy- just screaming at points in the day and just all around very discontent. I can't say that he was a very happy baby. It was sad because we tried everything to make him happier. Just this week, I eliminated dairy from my diet. So far, this has made the most difference in his disposition. He's calmer and hasn't just all out screamed today. I'm really hoping this helps him and I can report a haph baby soon!
- because of our screaming issues, I feel like I'm still getting to know him.
- he does smile, though I haven't caught one on camera yet.
- he looks and studies people when they hold him and talk to him.
- he's very strong. He tries to hold his head up at times and can throw it back pretty well!
- he's starting to get cute little baby rolls on his legs and arms.
- this kid is a pretty good eater and he sleeps well at night. He goes a good 5 hour stretch. He'll usually take at least one good, long nap during the day.
- we love him and are glad he's apart of our family. I'm excited to see what the future holds!

Luke- 24 months!!
- he's 32.25" and 25 lbs. he's pretty small for his age but he's got big personality!
Even harder to believe is that Luke is 2!
We had a very small party for him but he had a great time!
- he talks so much! He is definitely high on the language charts. He says full sentences now- three to four words. Luke get up on couch. Lukie driving car. Things like that, and he does call himself Lukie :)
-he can count to ten! And loves to 'count' things.
- he went through some separation anxiety after Garrett was born and would cry, mama hold you, and it was very sad but now things are much better in that arena
-he's beginning imaginative play. Yesterday he cooked me some beans in a watering pot. It was very cute.
-his favorite cartoon is peppa pig- a British pig.
- Luke still loves blackberries, tractors, trucks, dinosaurs, cooking, books, puzzles, cars, his bus and Sheila-Pedro-max, and his family :)

23 months!

- he says, "hold you" when he wants to be picked up
- He is obsessed with his horsie.
- Still repeats a lot! Today- luke so strong!
- loves to be outside
- doesn't like to ride in the stroller much anymore
- wants to push/ pull the wagon
- can get into and out of his seat at the table by himself
- loves to turn his living room chair into a jungle gym
- loves dinosaurs!!
- favorite movie is now toy story
- will point at his diaper and say dirt!
- speaks in small sentences like - Luke sit couch.

Love, love him!!
Ps. Started this post on 3/4 and he became a big brother on 3/7! But more on that later!

Almost there!

Trey and I took advantage of parents night out at the church this past Friday. We paid a small fee to drop Luke off at 6 and then get him at 9. Much cheaper than a babysitter! We had a nice dinner at Sissys which is not new, but it opened just after Luke was born, so we had been missing out. It was good, and it was nice to be out with trey.


Very soon, the baby boy will be here! We're a day away from full term, so it's literally whenever he decides to make his arrival. I'm hoping he'll hold off until after March 7th because I have things on te calendar up until then!
I've been feeling well. Definitely more achey and crampy. Overall, it's ok.

In addition, there's a lot of nesting going on. The room is almost done and I'll get pics up once it's complete.

I'm excited to meet him and can't wait to see what he looks like :) I think Luke will be a great big brother, and it'll be fun to see the brothers together!

Haircut

Luke got a new haircut! He looks like Floyd Christmas, but a much cuter version.