Category: Little Bean (Page 3 of 4)
Dear Liam,
Happy 5 months old! Five months…five… that is a whole hand – like the hand you like to shove in your mouth. Or the hand you use to grab fistfuls of my hair. The hand that holds on tight to your lovey (a Winnie the Pooh taggie blanket), that you snuggle with at night as you fall asleep on your own in your crib. That’s right, you now go to sleep by yourself in your crib – you have done this for almost a week now. Yay! I am so proud of you. Not so happy about the nap strike you are on though… (but let’s not archive that one for the memory book).
You are so much fun now. You make all sorts of goofy faces, and everything makes you smile and laugh. You love to laugh at your brother’s antics, kiss my face (it’s more like sucking on my chin), and play with your toys. You also love books.
You are on the move. You roll over very quickly and can roll half way across the playroom to get to your brother’s toys. On your tummy you pivot around in circles. You get up on your hand and knees and rock yourself, and then you start to inch backwards. It won’t be long until you are crawling!Â
You are growing so quickly. You are 16 pounds, 9 ounces and 25.5 inches long. You are starting to wear 6-12 month clothing already. You’ve almost outgrown the swing, and it’s been replaced by the jumparoo and the highchair. You love to sit and watch your brother and the big kids play. You are almost sitting upright independently on the floor. You love to pick things up and examine them.
I am sad that the first year of your life is almost over, but love watching your personality emerge everyday. I love you and all our moments together.
Love,
Momma (or Ummm…as you say)
XO XO XO XO XO
Favorite photos of the boys enjoying their summer… (click pictures to view larger images)
More summer fun images to come…
Dear Liam,
You are now four months old, and what some of the baby books refer to as the beginnings of an “older baby.” You definately have grown. Last week you weighed in at 15 pounds 4 ounces and your length is 25 and a half inches! You are outgrowing clothes like crazy! And this month you were big enough to try out the baby swing at the park. You love it, and now you get to “play” at the park like your big brother.
You are now on the move. You can roll very easily from tummy to back and back to tummy. One day last week I saw you do a continuous roll. You pivot around on your tummy and wiggle yourself around. You dig your toes into the carpet and can actually crawl backwards in small increments. I think we will be putting the babygates up soon. You are also learning to sit, and love to be in this position, even though it makes you spit-up alot!
You have a very definately personality now. You know what you like and you demand to have it! You have a cute protest cry, as well as a loud protest wail. You also have a delightful giggle and you smile willingly all the time. You love to talk and I have said that you are going to out-talk Caleb one day. (And Caleb out-talks everyone!)
At the start of the month you discovered your hands and your thumb. You suck and chew on them all the time. Actually, you suck on anything you can pick up and put on your mouth. This includes your shirts, and blankets. I think you are going to be a blanket boy.Â
Recently you have also discovered you toes. And you still love to look at yourself in the mirror.
You have grown-up physically and cognitively so much this month. It has been a huge milestone month and such fun to watch.
Love,
Mama
XOXOXOXO
PSÂ I love that “The Little Green Frog” has become your favorite song and “Barnyard Dance” is your favorite book!
Dear Liam,
It’s hard to believe you have now had an entire trimester on the outside. You have grown so much! Already you are over 14 pounds and almost 2 feet tall. You also have the most adorable chubby thighs and a belly I love to kiss!
You are just starting to get your giggle and you sound like Caleb when you laugh out loud. I can’t wait to watch the two of you play. Caleb tries so hard to make you smile and laugh now.
You are really wanting to move now. You roll from your tummy to your back and your back to your side. If I offer a little support you can get from your side to your tummy. You wiggle and pivot and can get yourself completely off your blanket or parallel positions from where you originally started.
You love to chat! You are constantly making vocalizations, gooing, mmming and I swear when you are mad you yell: mommommomm! You also love to suck in your bottom lip and imitate us chewing.
You are reaching and trying to grab at things. I have lost a lot of hair to your little fists. When you get a hold of your toys they go straight into your mouth. You drool as much as you spit-up now, and always have a recieving blanket with you. Because of this, I think you are going to be a blanket boy. You love to snuggle a blanket next to your face.
Sleep is still a challenge… but I know one day you will be too big for me to hold and snuggle, so for now I am dealing with it, and am glad that you tolerate my daily cup of coffee. Regardless of my tiredness, I love you little Liam Bean!
Love,
Momma
XO XO XO
(Originally written June 21, 2010)
Dear Liam,
It’s hard to believe you have been with us for two months. It feels like you have always been part of our family. You are definitely working hard to keep up with your brother. You now weigh about 13lbs and you are almost 23 inches long.Â
This morning you rolled over from tummy to back three times – the last time I even got on video! You love to play on the floor, and enjoy your tummy time. You have amazing neck strength and can lift your head so very high!
This month you have also discovered your hands. You love to suck on your fists and play with your fingers. You are reaching for things and grabbing at toys. You are such an active little guy.Â
You smile at everyone now. I love when you wake up with a smile on your face. You are such a social little person! One of the favourite games we play is dance party. You and I join Caleb in his bedroom and we dance to music. You love to watch your brother and you kick your legs and grin. Bathtime also makes you smile. You love your bath now, and cry when we take you out. You also started having a few baths with your brother. You both love this.
Thanks for making me smile so much little one! I love you.
Love,
Mama
xo xo
Originally written May 21, 2010…
Dear Liam,
You are now one month old. It’s so hard to believe that only a month ago we were anxiously awaiting you and trying everything to get you to come out of your cozy spot in my belly. It feels as though you have always been with us, and yet it feels like the days have flown by.
It has been a challenging first month for you. We realized that you were suffering from Gastrointestinal Reflux and it was causing you a lot of pain. You were two weeks old when we started you on medication and it has made a world of difference. You no longer scream in pain and your face is more relaxed. I’m so sorry you had to suffer and that I couldn’t make you instantly better. I have eliminated dairy and chocolate from my diet and that seems to help with your spitting up.
You have the most beautiful smile. I admit I am jealous that Daddy was the recipient of your first real smiles, but now you give them to me freely. You also like to smile at your big brother Caleb and all his antics. You like to watch him and are content to lie on the floor next to him as he plays and tells about how all his toys work. The two of you love having a dance party in his room. I crank up the tunes and Caleb dances around and dances his stuffed animals for you, and you wave your arms and kick your feet.
Our new family of four is starting to get into a routine now, and we are so glad you have joined us. Daddy, Caleb and I love you so very much (as evident by all the kisses you constantly get). I’m tired, but so very happy.
Love,
Mama
xo