Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Mommy did it!
This past Sunday, March 27 I completed my second half marathon. It was fun, tiring, and totally worth it! I was bummed the weather was not great - it was so humid, and very warm. Not good running weather! I finished in 2:12:26. I am pleased with my time, but now I know I have to do another half to PR. I ran the Austin half in 2:08, so ultimately my goal is to break that time. I have to remind myself though I have a 7 month old baby, it was 20 degrees warmer and then humidity was up at least 50% from Austin.
7 Months
Wow, how has 7 months passed so quickly?? I am amazed every day at what our little boy is doing. He is really babbling these days.
He started, "babababa" a couple weeks ago, and we like to think he is saying, "Bubba" for Will. Then last Friday morning when I went in his room to get him he plain as day said, "Mamamama" and I was so excited. He has since continued to say both things ... Will said Dada first so I am pretty happy to be getting Mama, mama from Scott.
He is such a happy little guy, smiling all the time! He lets you know if he is tired or hungry, but other than that he is usually in a great mood. He is sleeping well, also. He is ready for bed by 7:00 and sleeps through the night (after a little Ferberizing and no more pacifier!). He is napping pretty well also; he usually gives us a good 1-2 hour nap in the morning, and then another 1-2 hour nap in the afternoon as well. Sometimes he throws a short one in the evening as well.
He is also eating like crazy. He loves his food and his formula. We have introduced pretty much every vegetable, and he really likes his veggies. He is not as crazy about fruits, especially peaches! He is working on his pincer grasp (being able to pick up thing with thumb and pointer finger. He loves puffs, but has a hard time getting them into his mouth! He loves to suck on his sippy cup as well. I have to be careful how much I put in there!
We feel beyond blessed to have our sweet baby boy! He thinks his big brother is the greatest thing ever and when no one else can make him smile, Will ALWAYS can. Life is good in the McLendon house!
He started, "babababa" a couple weeks ago, and we like to think he is saying, "Bubba" for Will. Then last Friday morning when I went in his room to get him he plain as day said, "Mamamama" and I was so excited. He has since continued to say both things ... Will said Dada first so I am pretty happy to be getting Mama, mama from Scott.
He is such a happy little guy, smiling all the time! He lets you know if he is tired or hungry, but other than that he is usually in a great mood. He is sleeping well, also. He is ready for bed by 7:00 and sleeps through the night (after a little Ferberizing and no more pacifier!). He is napping pretty well also; he usually gives us a good 1-2 hour nap in the morning, and then another 1-2 hour nap in the afternoon as well. Sometimes he throws a short one in the evening as well.
He is also eating like crazy. He loves his food and his formula. We have introduced pretty much every vegetable, and he really likes his veggies. He is not as crazy about fruits, especially peaches! He is working on his pincer grasp (being able to pick up thing with thumb and pointer finger. He loves puffs, but has a hard time getting them into his mouth! He loves to suck on his sippy cup as well. I have to be careful how much I put in there!
We feel beyond blessed to have our sweet baby boy! He thinks his big brother is the greatest thing ever and when no one else can make him smile, Will ALWAYS can. Life is good in the McLendon house!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Exciting Week....
This week both boys have had lots of excitement! My babies are growing up so fast...
Will had his first t-ball game on Monday night. It was a blast...for all of us. He was first in the lineup, and they were the visitors, so he was the first one to bat (and they had not praticed in 2 weeks!). He did great! He hit the ball, and got a base hit. He bats really well. Daddy says he has a good swing (Mommy does not know, but he sure does look cute!). Fielding on the other hand....I am not sure if he even realized the other team was batting. It will come in time. He was able to bat 3 times, and got the game ball! Such an exciting day!
Scott is now sitting up all by himself! It is so much fun so see him turning into a big boy. He also got his first tooth this week! It is the bottom left (center) tooth. I knew one was going to be coming in soon because he was chewing on everything. Sure enough, Monday night I felt it. You can see a little white now poking through. He is finally feeling better, and is eating like crazy!! He is having oatmeal for breakfast after a bottle, a vegetable around lunchtime (after a bottle), another midday bottle, then a vegetable and fruit for dinner, and a nighttime bottle. He is a hungry boy!
Will had his first t-ball game on Monday night. It was a blast...for all of us. He was first in the lineup, and they were the visitors, so he was the first one to bat (and they had not praticed in 2 weeks!). He did great! He hit the ball, and got a base hit. He bats really well. Daddy says he has a good swing (Mommy does not know, but he sure does look cute!). Fielding on the other hand....I am not sure if he even realized the other team was batting. It will come in time. He was able to bat 3 times, and got the game ball! Such an exciting day!
Scott is now sitting up all by himself! It is so much fun so see him turning into a big boy. He also got his first tooth this week! It is the bottom left (center) tooth. I knew one was going to be coming in soon because he was chewing on everything. Sure enough, Monday night I felt it. You can see a little white now poking through. He is finally feeling better, and is eating like crazy!! He is having oatmeal for breakfast after a bottle, a vegetable around lunchtime (after a bottle), another midday bottle, then a vegetable and fruit for dinner, and a nighttime bottle. He is a hungry boy!
Friday, March 04, 2011
6 Month Stats...
Weight: 20 lbs, 3 oz (90%tile)
Height: 27.5 inches (80%tile)
Scott has lost a little weight since the flu ... but he is still one BIG boy!! Any bets on how long it will be before he passes up big brother?? At 6 months Will was 26 inches and 17.4 lbs.
Height: 27.5 inches (80%tile)
Scott has lost a little weight since the flu ... but he is still one BIG boy!! Any bets on how long it will be before he passes up big brother?? At 6 months Will was 26 inches and 17.4 lbs.
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Opening Day
Last weekend was Opening Day for Montgomery Little League. I am officially a baseball mom! They had a little parade through downtown, and then a ceremony back at the fields. It was entertaining to say the least. Will's first game is next Monday so I will make sure to take pictures of our little Red Sox player! He loves it!
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
6 Months
Scott is rolling all over the place these days. Last Monday night, in the middle of him feeling terrible, he decided to start rolling from his back to his tummy. Once he got that figured out, he was all over the place. He rolls clear across the living room! It is so much fun to watch.
He is also so close to sitting up on his own. He can balance pretty well. We prop the Boppy behind him, that way when he loses his balance he has a soft landing. He is getting stronger every day!
He loves interaction with other people. He smiles, and giggles....and if he is having fun with you, you better not leave his sight! He gets upset! Yesterday I had him in the highchair and he was playing with some toys and babbbling while I vaccumed. I went around a corner and he was not happy! The second I walked back around and he saw me, he went right back to smiling. Funny boy.
After he has been so sick, we decided to pull him out of daycare for a while. YaYa and Nonnie & Poppy will be watching him untl summer. He will be home with us over the summer, then will start back In August when he will be almost a year old. This way he will older and able to fight off all this yucky stuff.
He has lost his appetite a little since the flu...but all in all, he loves to eat. He loves peas and green beans the most! He is also a fan of squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
I cannot believe 6 months has flown by so quickly. Scott is such a joy in all our lives. He is a happy, playful baby who absolutely LOVES his big brother! Will can always make him smile. It is amazing to see the bond between brothers at such a young age! What a blessing our 2 boys are.
First time in a highchair at a restaurant!
He is also so close to sitting up on his own. He can balance pretty well. We prop the Boppy behind him, that way when he loses his balance he has a soft landing. He is getting stronger every day!
He loves interaction with other people. He smiles, and giggles....and if he is having fun with you, you better not leave his sight! He gets upset! Yesterday I had him in the highchair and he was playing with some toys and babbbling while I vaccumed. I went around a corner and he was not happy! The second I walked back around and he saw me, he went right back to smiling. Funny boy.
After he has been so sick, we decided to pull him out of daycare for a while. YaYa and Nonnie & Poppy will be watching him untl summer. He will be home with us over the summer, then will start back In August when he will be almost a year old. This way he will older and able to fight off all this yucky stuff.
He has lost his appetite a little since the flu...but all in all, he loves to eat. He loves peas and green beans the most! He is also a fan of squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes.
I cannot believe 6 months has flown by so quickly. Scott is such a joy in all our lives. He is a happy, playful baby who absolutely LOVES his big brother! Will can always make him smile. It is amazing to see the bond between brothers at such a young age! What a blessing our 2 boys are.
First time in a highchair at a restaurant!
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