Eating and sleeping:
Kolson's sleep has been great lately! He has been going to bed between 7 and 8 and waking up around 8 everyday. He has a pretty bad cold, but has been sleeping really well. Of course since we are in Massachusetts he has been sleeping in late and been in a great mood. When we are in SC and it's just he and I, it's a different story haha.
As far as eating goes, I feel like this baby never stops eating. We've cut him down to about 3 7oz bottles a day with 3 meals and a ton of snacks. He has just started to move away from baby food in the morning to fruit and cereal that are cut really small. So far he loves it! We've also been working on getting him to hold his sippy cup ( holding the bottle is a lost cause haha).
Measurements:
Kolson won't have another check-up until 12 months, but since he has been so active I would say still a little over 25 pounds and 32-33 inches.
Diapering and Clothing:
I bought a box of size 5 Pampers Baby Dry, and although they fit, they do seem a little big so they tend to sag easier. I think when we are done with these I will drop him back down to the size 4 Cruisers. For clothing I see a change to 18 months coming our way. He will fit in two piece size 12 months, but not onesies or sleepers!
New Milestones:
Kolson is officially on the move! He will take between 2-3 steps, stop to rest, and move again. He can stand on his own from sitting for a really long time. He will clap while he stands, turn around and throw his arms up. He's figured out how to climb up and down steps, and on and off things! He knows how to give kisses, although you have to work really hard in order to get one from him!
Firsts:
Kolson and I had our first evacuation last week! We live in South Carolina and Hurricane Matthew hit us pretty hard. My husband gave me a call saying they were going to evacuate and that he would not be able to come with us. So, I spent my day shopping for things, packing, got two hours of sleep, and started the long journey up to MA on my own with Kolson and our dog Cooper. Both Kolson and Cooper did amazing on the drive up and it ended up being a 23 hour drive with stops for bathrooms and food.
Since we have been here, Kolson has had a ton of firsts including: meeting the ponies down the street, walking, wearing his first pair of shoes, meet his great grandmother and grandfather, met his aunt and cousins, went on his first boat ride, got his first train, went to his first baby tumbling class. We've been having so much fun since we've been here.
Loves:
He is still obsessed with books like his momma! He loves his Mickey Mouse ride on train. This toy is amazing! It comes with a giant train track and it is battery operated to he can ride around on it. He loves his grandma and grandpa Oliver. Grandpa can make him laugh when no one else can. He loves trying to figure out things on his own. He has been trying to figure out how to unlock and open the door. He loves technology (iPhone, iPad, you name it! he can figure out how to turn them on and get onto the main screen in under a minute). Anything that moves, shakes, and lights up. He loves fruits and veggies. To be honest there really isn't much he does love haha.
Doesn't Love:
Kolson absolutely hates getting his nose wiped or cleaned. He screams like someone is trying to kill him and will kick and try and pull everything away from him. He also doesn't love being put into his highchair if he knows there isn't food ready yet haha.
What I Want to Remember:
-The way sleeps with his bum up in the air
- When he is sick all he wants is me and it's the cutest
-When he calls for momma
-The look he gives me when I say no
-How much he loves playing in the water bowl
-When he stands and throw his arms in the air in excitement
-How happy he gets when anyone plays peek-a-boo with him
-His song he sings when he is tired
-I just want to remember everything. I only have a month left until he is no longer an infant
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