I love my little man. He just learned to army crawl and man, does he get around and like to get in to things already! I love seeing him explore his own world at a new level. But as surprising as it is that he is "crawling" aka getting from point a to point b, he has not learned to sit. I don't know if it is so much he can't do it, as he won't. He wouldn't be my sweet, active little boy if he was sitting...too much to do, too much to see, too much to explore, too much to get into...
No teeth yet, but we are dealing with a nice little cold..snotty nose and all...ick.
We did however start experimenting with food. He played with an avocado and had fun squishing it and getting it every where but his mouth. That was fun to clean up. Then, we waited a few more weeks and I made some baby food with some fresh, organic produce. I love my beaba cook, which makes making my own baby food super easy. It steams, blends, and thaws food. Anyways, we have tried carrots (just ok), applesauce (loves it!), and today daddy tried giving sweet potatoes but he wouldn't have it! Oh well, we will try again a little later with sweet potatoes. We are mostly enjoying playing and experimenting with new foods...no rush, no pressure.
I still plan to breastfeed him to a year. I might have shed a slight tear that my little guy is getting more independent as the days grow. He does not like to be held much and wants to be exploring and "soon" he will be content with table foods and weaned from breast milk. But alas, my little guy is gaining his independence on his own slowly but surely.
Well, I cannot brag about Everett's sleep habits...or lack of. ;) He wakes every 2 hours (sometimes more sometimes less) and is only taking two 20min naps a day, but Adam and I have figured out a routine which works for us, so I can get a little more sleep since I don't get naps. (It takes me 20min just to get settled in bed) But Everett is happy, seems content, and our pediatrician didnt seem worried, so we are just going with it. Eventually, he will gain independence with sleeping too, but he is still so young to be expecting him to sleep through the night. I will admit, I enjoy rocking him at night while breastfeeding..the only time he will let me. ;) I will admit, however, it is very VERY difficult working going in to a high energy, 14 hour work day with 3-4 hours of interrupted sleep!! I am hoping to eventually pick up more shifts at the hospital...eventually.
I am so thankful for Adam and especially thankful he works from home. (I have been known to have a few meltdowns from time to time.) As much as I love my little dude, having a high needs or high "spirited" child is so exhausting. I have depended every bit of my being on my husband and spent many sleepless nights, rocking and feeding Everett praying...sometimes crying. I know the intensity won't always be this difficult, but there are seasons. I know God gave Adam and I Everett because we would be the best parents for him, so with that I am relying on God's strength and not my own. I do my best to focus at the task at hand and what works for us instead on growing discontent by looking at other families and their seemingly "perfect" child(ren).
As I am sure any parent would say, there are good and bad days. But, I don't know what I would do with out my sweet little boy. He may be spirited but he sure is happy. And I live for hearing his giggles and seeing his precious, heart-melting smiles. I am so blessed!!!
I must boast in two amazing things that have happened this month. 1: Everett miraculously started taking bottles!!! Yay yay! (He has been on a strike with them since 3 months) And 2: He is liking the carseat more. We went on a 40min trip to broad ripple (without anyone in the back with him) and we made it the whole way with no screaming. He quietly played with his toys and looked out that window. Hallelujah!
Ok, well I will try to keep updating the blog, but quite honestly, I can't keep my eyes off my little guy for two seconds anymore...
We Love all our friends and family near or far and wish we got to see each of you more. We pray that The Lord would continue to show each of you how much he loves you through the death and resurrection of his one and only son, Jesus. As a mother now, that has a whole new meaning to me.
Love,
Adam and Michelle
