10 Months Old

Eating: This boy loves to eat! He was a (not on purpose) vegan baby, but he tried cheese for the first time when he turned 10 months old and he loves it. Although, I can not think of a single food that he does not love. He is starting to eat off of our plate more now, although he still mainly on a fruits and veggies diet. I started thinking about his first birthday party (gasp, I know). As I was listing all of the things he loves, food and balls came in first. A food themed birthday party? ;-P

Sleeping: Jed got 5 teeth at once this month. His night sleeping didn't change much (normally sleeps from 7AM-6:00/:30 AM. However, his naps have really shortened. He use to take at least one good 2-3 hour nap a day. Now I am lucky, if he takes an hour nap. Most average about 45 minutes. Hopefully, we can figure out a way to get those longer naps back! We also would love for him to sleep in longer in the morning. We would like to move his bedtime back a little, but he really loves his 7PM bedtime, mainly because he isn't napping well. The cycle is vicious.

He Loves: 
~ To stand
~ Balls
~ Food and eating!
~ He loves his mommy and really shows stranger danger with certain people (but not all)
~ Nursing

He Doesn't Like:
~ Waiting for food or bed at night
~ Being sat on by his siblings
~ Getting his hair washed while sitting up (he doesn't mind if he is laying down though)

New Skills: 
Jed learned SO much this month! He started to...
~ crawl!
~ pull up and stand (which he LOVES, but hasn't quite figured out how to get down yet)
~ He cut 5 teeth at once! 4 across the top and one on the bottom
~ He started to wave "hi" to Daddy
~ He took his first two cruise steps!

Misc.: Jed cut 5 teeth at one time this month, so lets just say it was a rough month. Luckily, his sleep wasn't too effected at night. His naps were (and still are) not nearly as long as they use to be. During the day though, Jed was very clingy. He was in a lot of teething pain and just wanted his mommy. So there were a lot of tears flowing this month, *especially* between the hours of 4-bedtime. All of the teeth have broken the skin, now they just need to finish coming in, but overall he is MUCH happier! Thank goodness!

(*EDITED one month later* I lied. That 5th tooth never came threw. I thought for sure it was about to break, but still hasn't. But 4 teeth at once is still rough!)

Exciting Things:

We got a new play set for the kids! They love it and play on it all the time. Jed loves to swing! 

We moved Jed into his big boy carseat. He wasn't too sure at first, but I think he likes it ;-)

We celebrated Easter. Nanny got Jed his first Easter basket, but Grammie and Mama also got him one. 

We got a new walkway out front. Charles and Lydia were able to put their hands in the cement, but Jed was sleeping and we thought it would end up just being a fist anyway. 

Jed learned how to pull himself up! 

More Pictures:

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Yes, (future) Jed, we do take photos together sometimes. 

Two siblings thought it would be fun to draw superhero masks and "powers" (?) on their bodies.

Just some light reading...

<3 Jed you really love your daddy! Your siblings did not favor him as much as you do at your age.

Jed chowing down while mommy gets a pedicure.

Playing with sissy <3 Jed, Lydia loves you so much and gives you whatever you ask of her.

Early morning selfie

How we got cleaning done this month

Aunt Genna's sofa is super comfy and Jed fell asleep

Brother insisted on carrying you. You both loved it! (for the 10 minutes that it lasted)

photo by C

Sibling Photos: 

A Note From Daddy: Jed, you're becoming such a little man and I love it! I love to see you scooting around on the floor with such joy and then pulling yourself up to a standing position with a big grin on your face. Then you shake with excitement and fall, but once you compose yourself, you're ready to try again. I pray that you will always be ready to get back up no matter what knocks you down. Thanks for being a reminder for me to find joy even in the most mundane moments. Love you JT!

9 Months Old!

Height: 2 ft 4.5 inches (55 percentile)

Weight: 18 lbs 14 oz (36 percentile)

Head Circumference: 45.5 cm (64 percentile)

Eating: Jed has tried many new foods this month including (but probably not limited to) puffed kamut, broccoli, cauliflower, cantaloupe, grapes, oatmeal, black beans, rice. I am sure that I am forgetting something, but he is eating great and loves food! He weaned himself off of his 4:30 nursing and so he is nursing 4 times a day. He loves to feed himself and gets very impatient if I have to be the one to feed him something. Little guy still only has two teeth.

Sleeping: Jed's sleeping is pretty consistent. It is exactly the same as it was last month. He sleeps around 7:30PM - 6:30/7AM and then naps two times a day depending on our schedule (he does not transfer in his car seat). I am going to switch him into a convertible car seat, but am waiting for this crazy wind to settle down.

He Loves: bananas, and eating in general, his mama, being swaddled for naps, shaking his head and laughing.  He thinks it is really funny when I steal his paci from his mouth.

He Doesn't Like: His sister loves to sit on his back. He doesn't like that. He also doesn't like being put in his carseat, but doesn't mind once he's in.

New Skills: So so close to crawling! He is booty scooting all over! He is speaking a lot more, mainly dada, and lip rolls.

Exciting Things We Did:

Lydia and Charles had their first sibling sleepover. It went well, but Lydia still ended up in our bed as usual. 

Grammy took the kiddos to the park one day while mommy was at home sick with mastitis. What a blessing Grammie's are.

Grammie also took us to the splash pool at the rec. Everyone loved it! Jed had a blast splashing! Did I mention that Grammie's are the best?

Obviously can't get one picture where everyone is looking and smiling. :-)

We turned Lydia's carseat around and per her request she is now in the back with Charlie. 

We had a couple Spring like days! Most of which Jed slept through outside play time.

Lydia got a big girl bed!

Sweet sister

More Pictures:

C drove Jed around at play group.

C's first self portrait 

C gave Jed his own banana. Let's just say he needed an outfit change, but was pretty pleased with himself.

Is there anything sweeter than a sleeping babe?

Too cold outside for this little one

Picture by C!

Sibling Pictures:

Poor Jed. Not an uncommon outcome of sibling interaction. 

A Note From Mommy: Jed you are getting so big. You are one tough guy. You got shots at your nine month well baby, and the nurses were amazed at how brave you were - you only cried for a second. I think you have your sister and brother to thank for that. You have been giving me kisses lately and they are my favorite and every time you lean forward with your open mouth and I give you a kiss you look up at me with amazement, and every time I melt a little. Time is a funny thing. You were just in my belly and now here we are 9 months later and your so close to being on the go. The worst part is time will only keep going faster. I try desperately to hold on to the moments, but no matter how hard I try, they still fly by. You and your brother and sister mean the world to me and I'm hope that you always know how much I love and cherish you. May I never waste a single moment of time that I have been blessed with being your mama.