Jr 22 month & Addison 5-8 weeks updates

I can't believe how fast time is flying bye, probably because both kids keep me hoping all day long. We’ve been busy playing outside (in almost perfect summer weather), enjoying our boat, water skiing, having something going on almost every weekend, traveling, watching the Tike pick up on new things every minute. Our life is truly exciting and a real blessing right now, so much to be thankful every time I wake up in the morning.

Yesterday we enjoyed a morning at the lake with the Polanskys and an evening playing at the park. I feel so blessed when I look at my life and family! Everyday I tell myself, today is the day I’m going to catch up my blog and then life takes over and it gets put off for one more day, but not today. So before Jr turns anther month and Addison hits more milestones I better post a quick update on the precious kiddos.

Jr @ 22 months:

-Spent some time with Papa and Mama on the farm. One time for Daddy’s birthday weekend (we went to Estes to celebrate) and then another time when Addison came down with a terrible cold which landed her in the hospital (we’re pretty sure Jr was the one who shared too many things with his sister).

-Loves to talk and repeat words. He has turned into our "lil copycat!" This has become quite entertaining to say the least! Classic example: We're walking into the bathroom to brush his teeth one night and he slammed the door open, I simply said "Jeeze!" and so he said "Jeeze!" And almost every time we go to brush his teeth, he'll slam the door open and say "Jeeze!" Oh the things kids pick up on and to think I only had to say it once!

-Jr is really good at saying 2-3 (sometimes even four) words together.

-He is our noise machine. He's constantly making noise whether it be laughing, screaming (for fun), talking, riding his toy car around, singing songs, throwing a fit, or just running up and down our hallway, one thing is for sure this kiddo is full of life!!!

-Wears size 6 diapers! We officially have the smallest and biggest diapers you can buy in our house right now (preemie to 6).

-Loves his riding toys.

-Is intrigued with how things work and go together.

-Jr is still fascinated with wheels and cars are by far the most popular thing to point out on our walks.

-Takes daily walks with the whole family. Rarely will he ride in the stroller; he’d rather play with rocks and walk/run alongside.

-Knows how to get the mail and has to get it no matter what on our daily walks. Quite interesting trying to explain there is no mail on Sunday.

-Loves being a big brother! He truly can't kiss and cuddle with his sister enough. Sometimes he gets a little excited and rowdy when he's around her, but for the most part he does really good being "Nice" to her.

-Talks about Papa (Grandpa McBride) driving tractors and thinks every white vehicle is Papa's.

-Thinks every little girl he meets is "Enna (Jenna)!"

-Loves the camera and to have his picture taken!

-Weighed 33lb when we went to the dr.

-Shared a little too much with his sister and she ended up in the hospital with Bronchiolitis. All the kids are healthy and doing great now after a couple runny nose weeks.

-Is finally eating solid fruits on a daily basis. For the longest time Jr would only eat fruits in the pureed form, but finally started eating bananas, pears, and apples. Really wanted a bite since Mom and Dad were eating it.

-"A bite! A bite!" Ask for a bite all the time if he sees you eating/snacking on something

-Thinks anytime we sit down to eat at the table is for a "Snack." Still trying to explain breakfast, lunch, snack, and supper to him.

-Started watching his videos again. Sits for about 10 min (15 at most) and then he's off.

-Jr is fascinated with learning and would chose a book over most of his toys.

-Knows almost all of his Baby Can Read words. Very impressive that he's not even 2 and if shown one of his words he can read it to you.

-Likes to sing his ABC's and count 1-10. He's working on 11-20 and actually getting pretty good at those too.

-Has most of his colors down. Loves to say "Yellow" all the time.

-Has some good dancing moves!

Some other notes about Jr:

-Loves to ride in our boat! He loves to pretend like he's driving and goes from seat to seat.

-Went on the tub for the first time yesterday. Wasn’t quite sure about the whole experience, but just laid back on Uncle Mark while the boat pulled them.

-Just moved up to a size 8.5w shoe (from a 6.5xw). He was constantly saying "Shoe off, shoe off." Which turned out to be his way of telling Mom and Dad that my foot is squished. 

-Cries anytime he has to come inside from being outside. Knows his shoes on mean we're going outside and brought Mommy 2 different pairs the other day while he pleaded to go outside.

-Jr and Mommy like to place the chase game on "Horsee" and his toy car.

-Still loves on his sister all the time. He's always giving her kisses, hugs, and asking if he can hold her (for longer than 10 sec now).

-Love to wave "Hi" and "Bye" lately.

-Does great at the gym and church day cares. Also does great with all the sitters.

-He likes to get super close to Addison face and tell her "Hi" while waving to her. Both Mom and Dad wonder if he wonders why she doesn't ever say anything back to him.

-Is so much fun right now and is a constantly reminder to live, laugh, learn, and enjoy life!

Addison at 5, 6, 7, and 8 (tomorrow) weeks:

-Addison is a really great baby. Adjust to whatever situation she’s put into. Addison's personality seems to be really laid back and easy going!

-Has enough hair to wear a barrette. Could wear one to hold her bangs back at one month.

-Had her baby dedication May 28. Close family and friends came to celebrate this joyous occasion.

-Nurses and takes the bottle really well. Eats around 3-4 oz consistently. Usually takes the bottle twice a day and nurses the rest.

-Went 7 hours at night at 6 weeks and then the whole night 2 nights ago. And just two days ago she slept through the night. Normally she goes down around 8-8:30, wakes up somewhere between 1:30-3 and nurses for a little bit, and then is good until 8 for her first feeding of the day.

-Goes on the boat with Mommy and Daddy all the time. She does great the whole time sleeping away and enjoying the swaying motion of the boat.

-Moved from preemie diapers to Newborn.

-Is starting to fill out newborn size clothes.

-Weighed 9lb 3oz at a dr visit when she was 7.5 wks.

-Had an accident that caused a black eye; she still looks as cute as ever!

-Smiles :)

-Is starting to make some noises, but nothing compared to her brother.

-Always looks around with her bright big blue eyes when she hears her brother making noise talking or banging his toys.

-Takes at least one nap in her crib. Naps 4 times a day.

-Loves to have her hair washed.

-Hardly cries and is a really good baby almost all the time.

-Recognizes Mom and Dad.

-Is showered with love from Mom, Dad and big brother.

-Goes with Mommy and Jr to help Daddy workout 4 times a week.

-Went on her first family trip and airplane ride at 6.5 weeks. Went to visit Grandma & Grandpa Carriker up in Washington State. Did great the whole trip!

“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” -William Arthur Ward