The Crawford Family

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Five months

So...this shot is harder to get at five months (see below)

Oh, he is such a SWEET, HAPPY BOY!!! I think I have said it a million times, but I cannot get enough of him. We have started on cereal, which he is not a big fan of, unless its mixed with breastmilk, its a little more tolerable...I got some bananas in him, not a big fan of that either...and won't take a bottle, so he's a picky little guy! We're working on it! He loves to sit at the dinner table with us though, I think that makes him feel like a big boy!

He is sleeping great at night, usually 10-12 hours, which is FABULOUS! And he is not even bothered by his big brother, who is now in a big boy bed and likes to share his toys with Max during the night! :)

He still nurses every 2-3hours during the day, which I am good with since he sleeps so much at night and I am trying to put weight on him! He is a fast, efficient eater, I love that time with him!

He is rolling ALL OVER the place, and trying SO hard to crawl! I caught him up on his arms today like he was ready to take off, Mama is not ready for that!

This week he started babbling syllables, "Ah da da da" and it is so sweet. Lots of spitting with his tongue, he thinks that is pretty funny! His favorite thing to do is smile at Addie, she is so sweet with him, she is really taking on the big sister role. Sidenote...yesterday, Addie got in Jett's bed at naptime, read him three stories, then tucked him in and told him to stay in bed like a big boy, then told him goodnight and shut the door. It was so stinkin' sweet!

He has pretty much given up the paci, which didn't take long, now its all the thumb! All of the time. People say to me all of the time, "You are going to regret that..." But, number 1, I think it is so precious, and number 2, really, what am I supposed to do about it? He's five months old! I love it, what can I say???

Max, we love you like crazy! We love to laugh about your personality starting to show. We love to figure out who you look like, we are definitely starting to think you look like Addie with your big eyes. Your gummy little smile melts our hearts every time. You are a pure joy, and we are so thankful that the Lord has entrusted you to us.

Asleep in the swing, just like big brother used to do.

Yes, sucks on the toes, its that or the thumb always!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Four months old

My tiny little man...and we found out that he is indeed tiny! At his check-up yesterday, he was 12 lbs 10 ozs, which places him in the 10 th percentile. My other two were in the 15 lb range at 4 months, so he is little!!! He spits up an awful lot, for example, I can rarely remain in the same outfit all day, and he definitely CANNOT, so Dr. Terk is putting him on an antacid to see if he will put some weight on. He is 24.5 inches long placing him in the 25th percentile, and his head is also still in the 25th, just perfect all around in my book!

He is still nursing about every 2-2.5 hours during the day, but he is SLEEPING ALL NIGHT!!! HOORAY!!! A little over two weeks ago, we decided it was time for him to move in with Jett. That same night, he decided he was ready for bed at 9:30 and he slept until the next morning at 9:30!!! CRAZY! And, for the most part, he has slept 10-12 hours every night, give or take a few!

He is rolling over both ways now. tummy to back and back to tummy. I have a feeling this has to do a lot with why he is sleeping so well because now he can sleep in his preferred position, whatever that may be.

I did start him on cereal a little bit, but he is not really a fan, so we may take a break and try again in a couple of weeks.

What a joy he is! He loves to be held, which mommy really likes :) Adam thinks that I am creating a little monster! He loves to grab at your face or hair, and loves to try to get a hold of his brother or sister as they walk by. He is starting to really enjoy playing with little rattles and toys, and the Johnny Jump Up is his FAVORITE! He just squeals and squeals in there!

What can I say...I am still crazy about him! :) Our little Bobo!

Daddy Daughter Dance

Think she was excited?:

All of the loot they brought home:

Thanks Daddy! You're the best!

A little project...

We call this "Make this growing family fit in this little house!"

Or "Make the best use of our space!"

Before:

After:

My brother-in-law built this AWESOME mudroom for us! I LOVE IT! Adam painted it, put the hooks on, and then hung it up! THANK YOU TYLER AND ADAM! I LOVE new ways to organize!