James - 10 Months

James at 10 Months

James is still about 19 to 20 pounds.

He is teething ... 4 teeth!

He has started sleeping better at night. Still wakes up once, but typically goes back to sleep for a couple hours.

James crawls everywhere. He likes to follow John around the house. If John leaves a room James will yell until he find someone.
He crawls up the stairs by himself.
He will play by himself if you are sitting on the floor with him.
James says "bye, bye" while waving (normally to himself).
Puts his hands up when you say "How big is James? So, big!".
When he sees himself in the mirror he will say "baby",
He loves to throw the ball.
Says "dada" a lot. Also wants daddy to hold him much more now.
He will say "vmmmm" when playing with car or train.
He can be very opinionated about eating or wanting to be held. He will yell at you until he gets what he wants!
He yells when John takes a toy away from him.
He has such a sweet personality and is happy 99.9% of the time!
We love our little guy!

John - 27 Months

John at 27 Months

John is 37 inches and 37 pounds. 

He loves going to school every Tuesday/Thursday at Prestonwood.

John enjoys playing basketball, football, baseball and soccer.

He has so much energy...don't know where it all comes from!

He now tells you when he needs to go potty, but we haven't started potty training yet.
He has started throwing tantrums at different times, on way to church, in the mornings when getting ready, when he doesn't get what he wants, etc. It is still a hard age to reason with him, but we are working towards "using his words" to tell us what he wants.
John likes to do a lot by himself ... get into the car, putting on his shoes, getting into his booster seat, getting his plate out for lunch/dinner, putting his waffle in the toaster, taking his clothes off for baths at night.
We love our big boy...can't believe how much he is growing up!

James - 9 Months

James at 9 Months

At James' 9 month appointment he weighed 19 pounds 1 ounce (40%) and 27.3 inches tall (13%).

James is our smiley little guy. He always draws attention in the stores with his cute smile.

Will play by himself, but prefers if you are playing with him.

Enjoys to eat by himself. He eats almost anything as long as it is really soft. Haven't given him a lot of dairy or meat yet. 

He is starting to get an opinion, especially when John takes away his toys. 

Still very much a Mommy's boy.

Shakes his head no.

Claps.

Stands up and crawls everywhere, even on the stairs.

Loves when we wake up John in the morning or from nap.

This is a fun age ... lots of development during this stage.

John - 26 Months

John at 26 Months

John loves to talk. He forms lots of sentences and learning new words all the time. 

When reading books he likes to talk about what is on each page. He normally points out "Mommy, Daddy, Me, and Cha (James)."

Prays...most of the time he will repeat what you say, but will sometimes pray by himself. 

Sings along to songs on his Veggie Tales CD and at school. Right now the song is mostly "I've Got the Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in my Soul".

He runs around the house with a Superman shirt and cape saying, "Suuuperrr MAN." He prefers if Daddy and James do it with him. 

School has been great for him this year. All his teachers say how well he is doing and that he is a favorite. Ms. Sarah said during the third week that John is very sweet and loving towards his friends.

John loves to play blocks, especially with Daddy! 

He certainly has an opinion about everything and wants to do everything himself. This includes, starting the car, buckling himself in, picking out diapers, getting wipes, putting the washcloth away, getting in his booster seat himself, etc.
Will sing the ABC's ("sing with meeee") and can count to 10!

He loves to play with James, but not sure about James playing with his toys.

His new thing is a "cheese" face, but can hardly get him to smile. He's pretty serious and focused, but does love to laugh.  

We love our big boy! 

James - 8 Months

James at 8 Months

James is sitting up on his own, crawling everywhere, and pulling up to stand. 

He loves to play with John. He gives great big smiles when he sees John. 

Starting to sleep 9 hours straight, but will wake up once in the night and will nurse back to sleep every five or so nights. 

Wakes up about 6:30 am ready to play ... after he eats!

Loves cheerios. Eating baby food three times a day.

Plays on the floor as long as you are right there with him.

Enjoys just sitting on your lap.

Will follow Mommy, Daddy, or John to another room.

He is getting such a personality ...

Laid back (unless tired, hungry, or dirty diaper)

Laughs a lot

Smiles when he sees Mommy or John

John - 25 Months

John at 25 Months

John is continuing to develop new words and use sentences. 

He is also pushing the boundaries of control ... "terrible twos".

He has an opinion about everything and says "me do."

He loves to play with James!

John likes a routine and makes sure everything is back in its place. 

Started back to CLC this month and loves it! 

He is good at taking care of others when they are sick or hurting by giving kisses and asking "otay" and then "all done"?
Love to see his personality continue to develop.

James - 7 Months

James at 7 Months

James is starting to move around a lot. 

Sat up on his own starting July 9, 2014.

He can now be put on his back, roll to his stomach and sit himself up.

Got his two top teeth on July 3, 2014.

Loves to watch John.

Eating 2-3 jars of baby food a day, but still loves to nurse.

Starting to sleep better at night with only about one night time feeding.

Taking a morning and afternoon nap.

Generally pretty happy and smiley little guy.

Lunges and whines when he sees Mommy.

Enjoying the water this summer.

Puts everything in his mouth, but prefers new toys.

Still loves to bounce in his exersaucer.