Ross 6 Months

Today my little man turned 6 months... and I am in disbelief that it has already been 6 months. The Mr. and I decided long ago, for many reasons but mainly we prefer to play man-on-man defense rather than zone defense with our children, that we only want 2 little people. I have tried to soak up every ounce time, love, and laughter I can get with my little man knowing that this will be the last time I will have a child this age.

We have been incredibly blessed to have have a happy and healthy boy. I think the comment I hear the most is, "Wow, is he always this happy?" And my reply is a smile and nod. He is happy a majority of the time!

The person he smiles at the most?? Merritt. He adores her. She sings to him, plays with him, and her morning job is to pick out his toy he takes to Ms. JoAnn's everyday and he lights up when she enters the room.

Our boy is growing... his 6 month is next Tuesday and I will find out exact measurements. Like with Merritt, I am making his food and this month we added squash to the rotation with banana, sweet potatoes, and pears. Next on the menu - peaches! His 2 bottom teeth came in together 2 weeks ago and I have been slowly introducing 'chunkier' foods that he can chew or gum.

Ross' accomplishments this month include sitting up on his own, reaching for objects and then immediately putting that object in his month. He no longer lies to lay on his back for long periods of time {5 minutes} and will roll over to his tummy. He has begun to push off and turn and reach for nearby toys.

Love this boy!

New Years Eve!

Happy 2012! I hope that all my friends and family have a happy and healthy 2012! Merritt was a little nervous of the sparklers at first but then loved waving them around the backyard.

In 2011, 2 of our best friends had babies. Ava invited Brooks and Ross to party at her crib for New Years and they let their parents tag along too. Wow - how New Years Eve has changed now that we are - gulp - grown up! Can't wait to watch these 3 grow up together and be as close as their parents are!

New Teeth!

This past week, my little man hadn't been quite the same...

His drool had a similarity to a water faucet, his sleeping wasn't quite so sound, and his smiles{while bright enough to light up a room} weren't as big. We had a sneaking suspension that we might need to break out the steak knives soon and here they are... two new bottom teeth!

Five Months Today!

Ross continues to grow despite my best efforts to keep him my baby. He is healthy and happy and I can't believe how lucky we are to get to call him our son.

Here are some pictures I snapped for his 5 month birthday and while Idon't know his full measurements, our next appointment is at the end of January, he is as long as his toy chest and has to be close to 20 pounds.

I am making his fod like I did for Merritt when she was little and he loves mealtime! He loves bananas and sweet potatoes with rice cereal. We are introducing pears next.

Ross continues to be happiest in his mommy's arms {and my favorite too!} but we are continuing with tummy time. He will now immediately flip back over to his back whenever we lie him down on his tummy.

He also continues to sleep through the night, usually 7pm to 6am and 2 three-hour naps during the day. I hope this keeps up, mommy loves sleeping babies!

Also it looks like we have a righty despite daddy's best attempts and hopes for a left-handed pitcher!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from our family to yours...

Merritt and Ross had a wonderful weekend celebrating with family!

Love for Merritt's Teachers

Merritt loves school and we owe that to her teachers. I couldn't wait for Teacher Appreciation Week in May so I decided to count down to the Holiday Break with the 5 Days of Christmas... On the 1st Day of Christmas, Merritt gave her teachers... Something for them to use, She's giving y'all these clipboards, so papers you won't lose. {Merritt picked the colors that she thought her teachers would like.} On the 2nd day of Christmas, Merritt gave her teachers... 2 Turtle Doves, Did you know two turtle doves are extremely hard to find? So here are Turtles and Doves, The chocolate candy kind! On the 3rd day of Christmas, Merritt gave her teachers... Three types of popcorn for a snack, Sorry that's all the food, I could fit in my backpack! On the 4th day of Christmas, Merritt gave her teachers... Stuff 4 the class. Dry-eraser markers come in four, As my teachers, you really help me soar. And my binder clips, I'm sure it could be very tempting, to use them on my lips! On the 5th day of Christmas, Merritt gave her teachers... 5 Golden Rings Only five golden rings? There are really more, Of Sonic onion rings, Yummy to core!

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