Miles - 7 months!!

7 month stats:

Weight: 20.10 pounds

Height: 27.25 inches

Eating: Breastfeeding every 2-3 hours and trying ALL THE FOODS!!

Clothes: 12 months is what fits you best. 

Diaper: Size 3.

Miles (AKA MyMy, 5K, 5280, buddy, turkey)

I keep blinking and you keep getting bigger - sweeter - more yummy. 7 months already???

Right now you are rocking your second BAD cold - you're pretty sad but still so happy and sweet. You are just so awesome - I love watching you navigate the world around you. You constantly watch and learn from everyone around you. You are becoming so independent and confident - just a true dream. I know I say this often - but we were truly MISSING YOU. We just didn't know it and we are so glad to have you in our family. 

You are the sweetest little love - you sit totally unassisted and roll every which way - it's so funny and so fast. You're also able to scoot / roll your way across a room - I think you'll be crawling over the next few weeks if I was a guessing girl. You put everything in your mouth and love a good toy. You love your jumperoo, all your toys, anything stuffed. You also have seem to really take a liking to your lovey - he's a white stuffed bear / blanket and we named him Howard. 

You STINK at sleeping. We are nearing 4 weeks of sleeping training and you are NOT catching on - I do see how far we've come but you still wake up about 2-3 times a night to nurse plus we need to go in a bunch to calm you down. I know you're getting better and I need to be patient but it's hard - we're both so tired. My favorite is the morning - you come in our bed around 6 AM to nurse and always go right back to sleep - snuggled up against me. You go to bed around 6:15 PM which is helping you get some solid sleep in. You nap twice a day in your stroller but I'm hoping to move you to the crib for naps soon. 

You are doing AMAZING with food - we are doing baby led weaning (we just give you whatever we are eating in full - no baby food for you!) - you love everything. On Thanksgiving, you ate it ALL - sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce - I've lost track of all the foods you've tried. The only foods you don't seem to love (besides baby food) is broccoli and avocado. I'm going to try the sippy cup with you soon so you can try some water.

You are teething (for what feels like forever) - but nothing has popped through yet. I'm hoping they come through soon for your sake. Between this cold and teething, I think you're in bad pain.

You LOVE the bath - I'm going to move you to the blow-up tub now that you're sitting up so great. Layla & Benny fight over who can take a bath with you - and for sure you love when they are in there with you. If I tell you to splash, you now do it happily!!

I love the noises you make - like a dinosaur!! You just talk, talk, talk. And your sweet laugh - from anything and everything - giggling and cooing and ALL the baby noises. The best sounds.

We are coming up on your FOURTH trip to Florida - it's so so awesome. I'm excited for our next trip to Florida because it'll be for a week. I think we'll have the best time - even better if you start SLEEPING!!! :)

You started with a new nanny today - Miss Kristen. We had the best time with Maddyn and I'm sad she can't work with us anymore but I think Miss Kristen will be great. You'll be with her Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. On Tuesday and Thursday, you're with Mom Mom & Pop Pop. Lucky boy!!

Your brother, sister, cousins, aunt, uncles... we all can't get ENOUGH OF YOU! I don't think you understand how truly loved you are. 

I booked your first birthday party...your love of the water means it's time for SWIMMING!! And believe me, you will be surrounded by everyone that adores you. 

BUT -- don't rush to getting there. I wish I could keep you little forever.


We love you so much!!!
Mama, Dada, Layla & Benny

Miles turns 6 months old :)

6 month stats:

Weight: Approximately 20 pounds.
Height: Not sure but pretty long!
Eating: Breastfeeding every 2-3 hours. Also trying random foods but nothing consistent.
Clothes: The best fit is 12 month.
Diaper: Size 3.

My Miles

I know I say this with each passing month but I'm in awe that you are here, that you are ours, that you are with us. Roughly 1 year ago, we told Layla & Benny about you. And 1 year ago today, we found out you were a boy (to my complete SHOCK)! I know that these past 6 months will become my favorite time in my life. I have zero doubt that you are meant to be ours - this perfect, sweet boy. 

You are really awesome at playing on your own - you like the playmat with the toys hanging down, the jumper is your favorite, the walker is a great time - but your newest trick of sitting unassisted for long periods of time is the best!! I really don't need to prop you up any longer - you'll just sit happily and play with toys. You are finally rolling every which way but sometimes get stuck when you on your belly. But you can roll and FAR - If we leave you on the mat, you'll be a few feet away in no time!

Quite frankly, we are exhausted. You have not mastered the art of sleeping - you wake up CONSTANTLY - sometimes every 2 hours, or more. It's so hard. We just got back from a little vacation in Orlando (where you slept in our bed...) and you came back with a nasty cold. SO... as soon as you feel better, it's time to sleep train. As of now, we see each other often but at least you're in your crib. You sleep in this silly Merlin Sleep Suit and look ridiculous - I'll also be switching you to sleep sacks. You nap really well in your stroller so that's where the bulk of your naps take place - or on me - or in the car. 

You have been trying tons of new foods. You don't seem to like anything mushed or baby food - you prefer the real thing!! You've tried: banana, oatmeal, mango, cantaloupe, french fries, pizza crust, rye bread with butter, sweet & sour sauce, white rice, fried rice, hummus, pita, sweet potato, pineapple, honeydew, carrots, eggs & whipped cream. I'm hoping to have you sit in the high chair at dinner time to try whatever we are eating for dinner. 

Your weeks are currently spent with our nanny, Maddyn one day a week - Mom Mom & Pop Pop two days a week and Dada/I the rest. Starting in December, you'll have a new nanny every Monday, Wednesday & Friday - with Mom Mom and Pop Pop the other two days. 

I'm really hoping you start sucking your thumb or a finger soon - I think this would help with nighttime and generally calming you down when you're really upset.

You love your bath - you just started sitting up in your tub and it's so cute. 

This past month has been really fun - the highlights being Halloween and Orlando - you went on your first ride at LegoLand (the train!) and you are a trooper. Always hanging strong and smiling at anyone that will smile back. 

Your family loves you so much - you are a joy to be around and we love you beyond words. If you start sleeping, I'll be forever grateful ;) 

All my love,

Mama