WDP: 7 Months

Wren,
Sweet girl, we have started calling you by your name.  It became clear that you had no idea who you were.  So, you are Wren.  And Sissy. And Sweetie, but mostly Wren. And Wren Pie.

You are such a wonderful chubby baby.  You are sitting up, though you fall over frequently.  You almost always prefer to sit up. Sometimes you roll around on the floor.  A few times we've found you on the other side of the room.  Not by crawling, but just rolling around!

You giggle, laugh, babble, and coo.  You cry, but not nearly as much as you used to, thank God.

You really love your immediate family and I have heard that you have been going a little easier on the baby sitters.  We will see soon how you do with your grandparents and aunts and uncles as we are going to see them soon.

You have started eating solids and like Brother, you love prunes!  I can mix prunes with anything and you'll eat it.  Also like Brother, the grains we have tried make you gassy.  We will lay off of those for a bit.  The Prilosec you take for reflux also upsets your stomach, so you are also drinking prune juice.  We hope that does the trick because you are frequently uncomfortable. You are still nursing as well.

You sleep like a champion.  Re-read that sentence.  You are an amazing sleeper.  I am sure that just by putting that in writing, I am jinxing us, but the world should know.  You go down before 8pm and sleep until 6:30 am.  Champion. When our schedule allows, you also take two decent naps. If not, things get a little harrier.

You are pretty laid back and just love to be on your people.  Yes, direct contact is necessary!

Oh, and super important news- you have two teeth coming in.  The bottom front ones are through the gums and moving their way up.  They are very cute.

Wren, we are enjoying having you in our life.  I love dressing you.  I love picking you up in the morning and getting your warm baby cuddles.  I love your baby breath.  I love making you giggle.  I love your rolls and your wispy hair.

I love you,

Mom

NAP: 29 Months

Dear Nash,

Nashy-poo, Stinky-poo, Nashy, Nashers, Nash Potato.  Those are your names and you respond to them all!  You also sing "Nashy-poo, I love you, You're my little stinky-poo-poo."  Yep, poo poo.  It's already funny!

We have had a busy summer so far.  With a month to go, Mommy's getting nervous about how I am going to keep you entertained, but so far so good.  We have been going to bounce houses, play dates, the pool, playing in our improved back yard, and taking lots of early morning walks.  You and Wren sit in the double for a couple of miles and then I let you walk the last quarter mile.  You have a couple of must-see stops along the way.  Two stops are called "the pretties." The first one has recycled glass in the flower bed and you like to line up the colors.  The next stop is counting the stepping stones.  Then we walk on "the balance beam," which is someone's landscaping timber.  The last, and coolest stop, also called the pretties is a Xeriscaped yard that has little animal figurines, giant balls, groundhog sculpture, a fountain, and a sleeping dragon.  It doesn't get better than that! You are such a good buy and wait for me at every corner (though I don't give you too much space!).

You have been eating like an animal.  You are loving some broccoli, hummus, FRUIT galore, chicken, ketchup (dippy), PB&J, and lots of snacks.

You are still sleeping in your crib.  You sleep pretty well at night, though you have been getting up before 6 am.  You nap for almost 4 hours though! You haven't shown interest in getting out yourself, but I know a big boy bed is on the horizon.  I think you will like that.  I just worry that we won't!

You are making lots of sentences and stringing words together is a thoughtful process.  I am impressed at your quick responses.  Today I asked you what the mobile in your hand was.  You said, "it's the bears to put baby to sleep."  It wasn't super clear, but it was very clear that you understood and could easily convey an idea.  You call dominoes "Daddy Dots," which is super cute.

You still are awesome with Sissy.  You are generally careful around her. You are happy to bring her toys and have started showing her how to play with some things.

Nash, you are one month shy of two-and-a-half.  You are turning into such a big boy.  You are still very into what your interest are and not into what the rest of the world is doing.  You are pretty laid back until direction comes you way.  Them, you are very strong-willed.  Sounds about right for this family.

Sweet boy, we love you dearly.  I love watching you grow and think and learn.

I love you,
Mom