Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Nine Months- 12/19/14

Wow! I can't believe that Landon has been here longer than he was in the womb. I always knew time went fast, but having a child only further proves how fast time goes. Every day is something different, and although I miss him being a newborn, I love that he plays with toys, sits up on his own, rolls around, and giggles at everything. Every new stage is so much fun, but I want time to slow down! I am feeling especially blessed this Christmas season and I continue to pray for all of you!


Weight: 22 pounds

Height: 28 inches

Miles Traveled: 9, 648 miles! Landon traveled to West Concord to hang out with aunt Danielle and uncle Mikey, Ham Lake two times, and then to Saginaw/Carlton/Cloquet to see daddy's side of the family for Christmas!

Sleeping: He takes a 45 minute nap in the morning, a 1.5-2 hour nap at daycare after lunch, and then two 20-40 minute naps in the afternoon/evening. He sleeps well at night,which makes this mommy very happy! Typically he sleeps from 8:00-6:00, which works really well with my schedule.  When he is sick, he tends to get up once, but he usually falls right back to sleep.  He loves to roll around in his crib and usually ends up on his stomach on the other end of the crib.  Sometimes he gets mad when he is on his stomach, but usually he loves it.  Plus, I feel like he sleeps longer.  I also sleep on my stomach, so that must be where he gets that trait from.  He does like sleeping on his side, but it seems like his stomach is his first preference. 

Feeding: He drinks approximately 3, 5 ounce bottles during the day and 1, 7 ounce bottle before bed time.  He also eats a container of fruit with oatmeal in the morning, veggies for lunch, and then veggies with meat in them for dinner.  His pediatrician said we could introduce small pieces of solid food, so I think we'll start that this week.  He loves to eat and drink out of our glass without a lid. He has gotten much better at picking up his puffs and yogurt melts and putting them in his mouth.  The yogurt melts tend to stick to his hand, so we laugh when that happens.  He is such an easy eater and I hope that continues as he gets older!

Clothing: 12 month clothes and 12 month jammies! I love all of his winter jammies that I've even thought about putting him in them during the day.  They look so cozy and warm, which is exactly why I love them!

Diaper Size: Size 3 Pampers
 

Looks: He changes on a daily basis.  I still think he looks a lot like me, but his hair is growing so fast and it is really curly in the back.  I love how it curls in a little spiral and I will be so sad whenever he has to get a hair cut.  We always part his hair to the right, so he has a little comb-over.  It makes him look like a little man! He is getting long and lean, with his big squishy cheeks and bright blue eyes.  He has four teeth and a roll around his wrists.

Nicknames: Ham Ball, Cheeks, baby Landon, lil' stinker

Likes: He gets so excited about many different things.  A few of his favorites still include: his musical sea horse, angel prayer bear, talking puppy, sit and stand play table (specifically the rhinoceros), pulling his socks off, BATH time, putting his face in the water, chewing on foam bath letters, scooting backwards, rolling all over the living room, playing "where's Landon... there he is," watching Bella, and listening to music.  The simplest things make him smile, which in turn, melts my heart and makes me smile!

Dislikes: Getting his nose wiped, clothes coming over his head, and getting stuck against the wall when he rolls around the living room. Pretty simple stuff, but he isn't a fan!

Personality: He is a ball of energy and smiles.  Whether he is laughing at Bella, smiling at his puppy, giggling when we play peek-a-boo, or splashing up a storm in the bath tub, he is always happy.  He gets a super high pitched shriek when he sees Bella and you would think he just won the lottery with his enthusiasm! If only Bella loved him as much as he loves her.  There are days where he just hangs out and is quiet, but those days are few and far between. 

Randoms:  
  • He has two teeth on the bottom and two teeth on the top! Yay :) I think a fifth one is trying to push through though...
  • He went to his first Christmas celebration with the Thompson and Jakubek families.  Daddy couldn't be there, since he had the flu, but mommy and Landon had a nice time!
  • He met Santa and loved watching him... he even tried to pull his beard down, oops!
  • He got another ear infection on his 9 month birthday, so that was a bummer! I could tell he wasn't feeling the best, but thankfully, he stayed happy and wasn't too miserable!
  • He celebrated Thanksgiving with mommy's side of the family and had a lot of fun!
  • He started giving us open mouthed kisses a few days before he turned 9 months old.  They are so slobbery and I love them!
 Now for some pictures: 
Landon wanted to say happy birthday to Great Grandpa Gene in heaven!
Landon had to say happy birthday to grandpa Mark!
My great aunt Clara hand stitched everyone's Christmas stocking.  After she passed away, my mom took on the tradition.  To see Landon's stocking on the mantle fills me with such joy and emotion... it's almost too hard to explain!
Close-Up of the stockings- in LOVE!
Christmas in Austin!
Waiting to see Santa :)
He loved watching Santa!
Just chilling with his Santa hat on!
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army!
Daddy wanted to get in on the action, too!
Landon LOVES playing with the musical snowmen, especially this one because it shakes :)
Just hanging with his friends!
Lunch time with grandpa Mark and grandpa Kevin at Bakers Square
Grandpa Mark came to play with Landon!
Pretty special time!
Bath time with his bath books!
You mean you want me to read to you? Okay!
Christmas with Grammy and Grampy!
Great aunt Cheryl and Landon!
Great aunt Gerri and Grandma Gail!
Snuggle time with daddy!
Landon received a letter for Santa... lucky little guy!
It was daddy's birthday- yay!
Mommy and baby before daycare!
Until next time, friends, God bless!

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