love this kids faces so much.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Month Three Must Haves
I suspect that next month this list will have a lot more on it, as the little bean is finally starting to reach for toys and play. Plus it doesn't help that we just had Christmas, and Grayson cleaned up like no other in the toy department.
I'm so glad Grayson finally decided he likes this sucker. He doesn't fall asleep in it often, but he loves to hang out and talk to the balls above his head. Really, he could spend a good hour in there just babbling to himself and kicking his feet. I have no idea how else would I have gotten my Christmas presents wrapped if it wasn't for this wonderful thing. Ours is the second generation with a plush lining, but toys r us sells a canvas lined one for about $40 cheaper.
This adorable night light shines the stars on the ceiling in either blue, green, or amber light. Its just enough light to see when you have to go in there an pop a bink back in and Grayson loves to lay in his crib and look up at the stars before he falls asleep.
This play mat has tons of toys and spaces to add more toys, and it comes with a music box that lights up as it plays. Grayson loves music, and if it lights up as well hes pretty much mesmerized. The octopus on this mat was the first toy he ever reached for, then once he got ahold of the plastic ring he left out a yell because he was so proud of himself. haha.
These are just lightweight plastic rings that link together in chains, but Grayson loves them. He shakes them, grabs for them and puts them in his mouth. You can hang them off of the car seat, the bouncer, the stroller- anything goes!
This bouncer is actually at my Mom's house (Grayson spends 4 days a week with Grammy) and he spends hours in it. He plays and naps in it because he is in love with the snow that moves around the cute little polar bear. If hes cranky, all we have to do is plop him down and turn this on and hes instantly smiling and cooing at his cute little animal friends. Meanwhile, we have a lovely bouncer at home that doesn't have snow- and he wont set foot in the thing for more than 20 seconds. Eh, kids.
Check out Months 1 and 2 Must Haves Here!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Three Months Old
Dear Grayson Boy-
Three months old? Really? Please stop growing, you're getting so big too fast!
- You have become so animated this month, I love that all Daddy or I have to do is look at you and you break out the big baby grins.
- You are the most adorable baby narcissist- you will stare at yourself in the mirror for hours and if we really want to see those dimples all we have to say is "Where is that handsome guy?" and you squeal with delight.
- This month you laughed out loud for the first time with Daddy, then for Grammy, then Pappy...then when we were taking these pictures you FINALLY giggled for Mommy! Kiddo, don't you know that I am the one you're supposed to do things for first? We've got a bond!
- You rolled over for the first time at 3 am on December 20th- you woke us up yelling because you had flipped yourself in your crib and were not happy about it. Daddy stumbled over to me asking, "when did we put him on his belly?" and before I could respond he was yelling "HE ROLLED OVER!" Daddy was super excited.
- We left you for the first time with someone who wasn't family, Miss Gail next door. Grammy had to work and Daddy got called in. She said you were amazing and will have you come back any time. Mommy cried the whole way to work, even though I knew she would take super good care of you.
- This month you celebrated Thanksgiving, had our Christmas pictures taken, went and cut down our family Christmas tree, did all of our Christmas shopping, went and visited Santa- so much fun stuff for a little guy. Daddy and I love creating traditions for you and filling your days with fun and love.
- Grammy has been working with you, and you now reach for your toys and play with your links and loveys. You hugged so hard on your monkey that his head started to fall off, but Grammy fixed that for you.
- You're still a kick-bum sleeper. You go to bed around 9 or 10 and sleep until I wake you up at 6 and load you into the car and you sleep in your car seat until 7. Then you eat, and back out you go until at least 10am. Thank you for this little boy- please continue to sleep like a champ.
- We got your reflux under control, and since we have you have become the most pleasant baby. You just kinda hang out and go with the flow. You still love to be held on your belly, and that's always the best way to calm you down if you're fussy.
- You are such a talker little man. You tell the best stories- Daddy and I could listen to you babble on for hours. One of my favorite things is to hear you telling stories to your loveys in the car- it melts my heart every time.
That's all for this month my baby pickle. Daddy and I were just saying we cant remember life three and a half months ago, and we never want to- because you make our lives so much better by being here. We love you more and more each day baby boy!
XOXO, Mommy
Holiday Wrap Up 2011
Merry Christmas!
Grayson's first Christmas was a success- even if that maid I specifically asked Santa for did not appear any where under my tree this year (and I just double checked when I crawled under there to clean up pine needles-bupkis).
The in-laws made it up from Tennessee for three jam packed days of family celebrations, and were super excited to spend some time with the bean.
Were a family of horrible picture takers for sure.
Our holiday schedule is insane- we celebrate 5 different Christmases, complete with 3 meals, over the span of two days. That's pretty hard on a little dude- not to mention the little dude's Mama! We did manage to squeeze in some Christmas traditions for our little guy though-
We decorated the tree as a family, and wrapped a TON of presents to put under the tree
Turned out pretty darn nice- even if the one side is a little Dr Seuss-ish :)
I toned down the usual amount of Christmas decor, but we still managed to make the house look Christmasy
We set out cookies and milk for Santa and a bowl of Sugar for the Reindeer
We posed for pictures in front of the tree in our Santa hats (it was Steelers Saturday- so we wore our Steelers Santa hats, football is taken way serious in this house!)
In the morning we woke up to a letter from Santa and Grayson found Santa's footprints by his stocking
Daddy and Grayson opened his stocking before we broke into the pile of presents
Then after a morning nap, we got into our Santa suit and after a few photos we headed off on our Christmas marathon.
Grammy and her favorite guy ever.
After opening more than enough presents and playing in the paper for awhile, both Daddy and Grayson needed a nap.
After my Mom's we hit my Dad's then my Grandma's and ended our night at Patrick's Grandmas.
Telling Gram and Aunt Christine all about his presents.
Its tradition in the family that we open presents starting with the youngest child- so this year Grayson boy was first. Even at three months he didn't disappoint. He watched everything we opened, and hugged his soft toys for everyone to see how much he liked them.
Our last picture of the night- four generations of good looking guys- one of whom was way tired and ready for bed.
Overall his haul this year included a bunch of clothes, diapers, formula, baby food, rice cereal, puffs, a jumparoo (Santa), a walker, links, Elf on a Shelf (Santa), a Little Tykes Nativity Set (Santa), books, stuffed animals, teethers, rattles shaped like tools, Scout the Puppy and tons of other toys that Im forgetting. Our families and Santa were way generous this year.
Overall Grayson's first Christmas was amazing, and I can't wait to continue our traditions next year :)
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Super Stalker Sunday - Featured Blogger
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