Six Months

Eli, you are six months old!

(I'm so ashamed I missed 5 months and now I'm doing 6 months really late!)

• You weigh 16.1 pounds and you are 26 inches long.
• You moved up to size 3 diapers last month.
• You are right on the money with clothing sizes so some 3-6 month clothes are too small, but 6 month and 6-9 month clothes fit you well.
• You are starting to babble a lot and you usually say "da da da" when you're really upset, just like your sister.
• You are a squirmin', scootin' and rollin' machine. We can't keep you still! You are actually getting very skilled in your scooting abilities, so much so I can't leave you alone on the floor for even a few seconds because you can go clear across the room!
• You are settling into a routine of going to bed at 9 and getting up around 7, and then you take 1 or 2 naps during the day (although as I write this I'm struggling to get you to nap, but I think it's just one of those days).
• You haven't been interested in sitting up in the past, but you are getting to a point where you'll do it for a minute or two at a time (evidenced by this month's pictures :) ).
• You are starting to enjoy your Johnny Jump-Up but your favorite thing is still rolling on the floor.
• You still breastfeed every 3-4 hours.
• You are eating food twice a day and that includes cereal (rice, oatmeal and whole wheat), squash, zucchini, sweet potatoes, bananas, apples and yogurt. You have even tried some cheerios, but you mostly spit them out.
• You are trying to drink from a sippy cup but you pretty much just chew on it at this point.
• You are still the spit up king. I thought you might have grown out of it by now, but you're still going strong.
• I swear your favorite place is your changing table. That's really always been the case, but I thought you might grow out of it. You love to kick your legs and you always smile really big. You also throw your arms down really quickly like you're trying to keep me from changing your diaper and get my attention, and when I look at you, you just smile and laugh.
• You are in a really grabby stage right now and anything that dangles close to your hands, you grab it and put it in your mouth.
• You are starting to get ticklish and your laugh has definitely gotten bigger.
• You're pretty laid back and only cry when you're tired, dirty or hungry. You don't ever cry for no reason.

It's funny how we can already see your distinct personality. You are such a boy even down to your little grunts. I can just imagine the fun you and your sister will have in the years to come! I'm pretty sure I say this every month but it's crazy how much you've changed and grown! You are a sweet, loving boy and your daddy and I love you so much!

(Just FYI, this is a genuine five-month picture and not just a tricky wardrobe change to fool you. I took the pictures, just didn't write the blog post.)

Graduation and all kinds of things

Let me start off by saying I've never claimed to be a stellar blogger. These last couple months are evidence as to why I would never ever say that.

Many things have transpired since I have last documented our lives, some of which I do not have pictures of (surprise, surprise!). So I'll keep it short and sweet and let the pictures do the talking.

I'll start with Thanksgiving. Nathan and I hosted Thanksgiving dinner at our house, but I was by no means head chef. I let Tawnya do the turkey since I was a complete novice.

Lela provided the entertainment, as always.Then a couple weeks later, we all headed down to the seminary to say our goodbyes . . . . . . because Nathan is officially done! Yay! Then we had the obligatory lunch at Mexican Inn. Lela enjoyed mostly enjoyed the butter. She's a little strange when it comes to food. She comes by it honestly. We also made a trip to see Ice at the Gaylord, but somehow I'm not finding my pictures of that outing. Here's one of us after we were done.

Ice was all Shrek themed and it was amazing what they could sculpt out of ice!

So, I wasn't kidding when I said short and sweet. I'm currently sitting in the midst of the calm before the storm (the storm being Christmas) so I have to scoot so I can get ready for the chaos that will inevitably hit any minute . . .

4 Months

Eli, you are 4 months old!

• You weigh 14lbs 2oz. (our bathroom scale is obviously not reliable) and 24 1/2 in. long.
• You wear size 2 diapers and they are beginning to get too small.
• You fit in some 3 months clothes, mostly 3-6 month clothes and some 6 months clothes fit you.
  
  
• You were much happier for your pictures this time. I think we caught you on a good day.
• You have learned to roll over both ways and just in time for your 4 month appointment, just like your sister.
• You always roll over on to your stomach when you sleep but that usually means you get your arm or leg stuck in the railings of your bed and that makes you pretty mad :(
• We have learned you're not too fond of the exersaucer. You much prefer to roll on the floor.
• You breastfeed every 3-4 hours and we started you on rice cereal on the 12th and you think that's the greatest thing! I think you're going to be my big eater :)
• You are definitely smiling and laughing more now and you still relish the time right after your sister goes to bed and you have Mommy and Daddy's full attention ;)
• You usually sleep well at night and only occasionally wake up at 3:00 am. The cereal has definitely helped with that!
• You will take one nap during the day, but I usually have to let you cry until you sleep. Sometimes that how it goes at night too.
• You are a sweet boy and I think you are much more laid back than your sister.
  
  
  

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3 Months Old

Eli, you are three months old!

• You are 15 lbs. and 23 1/2 in. long (I think I recorded the length incorrectly last month)
• You fit in 0-3 month & 3 month clothes. You are pretty much the average size since everything pretty much fits you according to size.
• You are in size 1 diapers (but they are getting pretty small!)
• Despite your seemingly joyful expression in the first picture, you weren't too thrilled about having your picture taken.
• You don't give out the smiles too readily ;) I think this face is saying, "Why are my mom and dad making so many funny noises?"
• But every now and then we capture your sweet smile :)
• You are holding your head up really well.
• You have also enjoyed some time in your exersaucer.
• You have attempted to roll over but you haven't done it yet.
• You are always kicking your legs moving your arms, especially when you're laying on the floor. It's like you're trying to move out!
• You can also bear your weight on your legs when we hold you up.
• Your sister thinks you're pretty great.
• In fact, I think she's pretty enamored with you.
• Half the time you wake up around 3:00 am for a feeding and then you stay in the bed with us until your 6:00 feeding.
• You eat every 2 1/2 or 3 hours during the day.
• You usually get quiet or sleep in your stroller or the car.
• You have started putting your fingers and other things in your mouth.
• You always do good in the nursery but the ladies always say "he spit up a lot" whenever I pick you up. They have dubbed you the Spit Up King :(
• You will look for me and Daddy whenever you hear our voices and you love to watch your sister do funny things :)
• You are talking more now but it's usually after Lela goes to bed. That girl doesn't let you get a word in edgewise!
• You will laugh occasionally, but you are a tough crowd.

You are growing like a weed and you no signs of slowing down!

Your personality is coming out more and more each day and I can't wait to see more!

You are a handsome boy and Daddy and I are already so proud of you!