tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71637983810175575182024-02-07T22:19:21.983-05:00Grin and "Barrett"Just a little look into the Barrett Household, y'all come in and stay awhile ...Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-67589696229123160622020-04-15T23:40:00.001-04:002020-04-15T23:40:56.758-04:00Growin' like a Weed : Drew - 12 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Weight: </b>Right around 22lbs</div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Balls, walking, TALKING (copying all the words and pointing to everything), playing with his sisters, being held (he has an altitude problem), Mommy, Daddy, food, MUSIC/singing, BEING OUTSIDE, DUCKS, making a mess of my house and putting unsafe things in his mouth!<br /><div style="line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Dislikes: </b>=hahah I can't write "riding in the car" because this guy hasn't been in his carseat for 4ish weeks due to the Coronavirus!!! He doesn't like baths. AT ALL. STILL. Not being held, dogs up close/licking him, being cleaned up after he eats, getting an unsafe item taken away from him that he's put in his mouth, getting his diaper changed (he poops, A LOT).</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Same. Wakes around 8, one GOOD midday nap (PRAISE THE LORD), bedtime around 9, wakes to nurse/snuggle in bed with me around 12-1, wakes 2 ish more times. I meannnn I could sleep train, but we're good.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating more foods! Pretty much anything I eat, he eats. I have given him more dairy and variety of soft foods. He's mainly shirt off in his high chair, feeding him self soft foods. He makes a mess, BUT I don't have to hold him and feed him! He really likes olives. Yep, black olives. He's not a fan of eggs, or cake, or powdered donuts! haha crazy guy! He's also had fish, corned beef, and ground turkey, but just a taste of each.</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>It seems like he always has a ball near by and a song in his heart! Drew LOVES toys/books at make music. He's getting REALLY good at walking/almost running, and he really enjoys walking by himself some on our family walks! He gets himself stuck under the table/chairs a lot, and he's fallen a few times/bonked his head from going places he shouldn't. This boy is a sheer delight to be around, except when he's fussy, then it's no bueno!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>ADORE HIM! Ahhh Brooke = Momma/sling him around/"babysit/slide with him/love on him/distract him/etc. Man she's a God send! Taylor, looks a lot like the little guy! He's almost bigger than her!!! She's still trying to pick him up (which I don't like because she drops him a lot) and she likes to baby talk to him (even when he's not around.) Charlotte, hahaha is a brute! Chick will straight up bounce right near him on the trampoline and send him flying to then face plant. She snatches his toys and he takes it. THEN she'll giggle and snuggle with him in her bed while we get ready. These two are going to be fun together. Welp. We're done. 12 whole months. 4 kids. To GOD BE THE GLORY! </div>
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Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-598592016327489342020-03-17T23:00:00.002-04:002020-03-17T23:10:26.038-04:00Growin' Like a Weed : Drew - 11 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Height: </b>Haven't measured him yet " </div>
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<b>Weight: </b>Right around 22lbs</div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Walking, being naked, being held/touching Mommy, eating lots of yummy food, being tickled in the ribs, music, playing with balls, hanging out with his sisters, and SO much more! My gracious this boy has come alive!!!<br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b>Riding more than 15 minutes in the car, strollers, scrambled eggs, when I'm out of sight, hitting his head on the slide in the back room, when Taylor tries to pick him up, Mommy eating and not feeding him, Mommy peeing and not holding him, Mommy attempting to do anything and not including him, AND going to sleep at night. UGH it's a struggle to get this night owl to fall asleep! Ahhh and the bath, kid HATES a bath! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> One nap midday. Bed time around 9ish (fights it some nights) and then wakes numerous times to nurse/snuggle me. He did however sleep 10 hours straight ONE NIGHT and now I have NUMEROUS clogged ducts and possible mastitis, GRRRRRRR. Watching him sleep and snuggling him is kind of my favorite thing though!</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating more foods! Pretty much anything I eat, he eats, except I haven't given him a ton of dairy yet (I don't know why) and no meat yet. He's had PLENTY of sweets (I meannn it's kind of in my blood) and snacky things. He's a bit fan of being a big boy! Even the girls like sharing their food with him. </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Walkin like a pro and finally wearing shoes so the world is his! It's adorable to see his affection for balls! He love kicking and bouncing them. He's even starting to say ball! CUUUUUUTE! He really likes the magnets on the fridge, playing with a 99.9% empty, 6 month old Dr. Pepper bottle in the pantry, and picking up a toy and then placing it somewhere random in the house to pick up at a later time! He seems to be pretty adventurous so I'm just letting this lil man explore!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Soooooo they pretty much have a HUGE crush on this little guy. Seriously, there's not a jealous bone in their body and they all just want to SQUEEZE HIMMMM! Charlotte and Drew, I meannn just gel. Like bedtime snuggles/giggles/wrestling/adorable. Taylor, she LOVES him to pieces, just can't seem to find her perfect fit with him yet though, but gahlee does she love him. And Brooke, aka Little Momma, she's got him figured out, how to play/discipline/distract/my girl! Ohhhh Boobers, Pookie Butt, Jookie Jones, praise God for your precious self!</div>
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<b>Likes: </b>WALKING! Ah, yes. Super bowl Sunday, our little man started walking! He still loves Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, pulling Mommy's hair, not being happy unless he's touching Mommy, veggie straws, being naked, eating whatever Mommy eats, making a mess and getting into a lot of things he shouldn't (like fridge magnets and little things that his sisters leave out.)<br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b> Not having my full attention. He is getting a bit more independent but still likes to know where I am every second of everyday. Drew is not a fan of bedtime. He puts up a goooooood fight which normally ends in Daddy snuggling him til he crashes. </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> One nap midday. Bed time around 8ish (fights it some nights) and then wakes numerous times to nurse/snuggle me. I haven't even considered sleep training, he's our last so I'm going to soak up the snuggles as long as I can! Same. Same. Ahhh same. I love the snuggles, but really dude.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating more foods! Still no dairy or meat in his daily foods, but he has had ice cream/cookies/etc. because... Yeah. Simply because. haha He doesn't eat a ton of food though. Hopefully he'll like it soon! Very thankful none of our kiddos have any allergies!</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>There's no stopping this guy! He's walking, and walking well! He likes the time attention his sisters give him. He likes all the toys, especially his little Dollar Tree basketball/any ball really. We enjoy putting him in "baby jail" on the trampoline with a big ball. There's always giggles when Daddy is around and does "down, set, hut" or when we tickle his ribs. Oh such joy!<br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>LOVE their BOOBERS! They all LOVE giving him snuggles first thing in the morning and doting on him all day long. Brooke is a little momma and helps dress him in the morning, hold/play with him when I need a 3rd hand, an generally be a big help. Taylor... deep breath. Taylor is so sweet, but is a challenge right now. She can't really hold him, because he's moving a lot and is heavy, sooooo we try not to let her have too much "responsibility over him" because it doesn't work, and all she wants to do is smother, squeeze and baby talk to him all day. Charlotte, ohhh Charlotte! haha She loves her BOOBERS, chases him around the house, gets the best giggles, shares "chideos" and veggies straws with him, and pretty much just do life with him. Haha Oh God is good. We love these stinker! </div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b> If I'm out of sight or not holding him. Shew. He's REALLY wearing me out! STILL hates his carseat/stroller/shopping cart/anything other than ME holding him. And he REALLY HATES the bath and the nursery at Bible study and church. Hahahahaha ahhhh Drewwww! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> One nap midday. Bed time around 8ish (fights it some nights) and then wakes numerous times to nurse/snuggle me. I haven't even considered sleep training, he's our last so I'm going to soak up the snuggles as long as I can!</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating some foods! We tried eggs (he didn't love them), peanut butter (he likes), soup/broth, the kernel-less part of popcorn, haha french fries, yeahhhh pretty much anything now! Just kidding, still no dairy or meat. He doesn't eat a ton of food though. Hopefully he'll like it soon!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Honestly, adorable. They all love Drew SO much! For a while, when he was new, I thought they could care less about him, but now... oh my! They each love him and smother him all day long! This boy is SO loved! Brooke is really REALLY maturing and helping out a lot! She's growing leaps and bounds each day. Taylor is in a sweet but flighty phase (not my favorite) and she's so stinking creative (I'd love to find a way to bring her back from lalaland easily) haha and Charlotte wants to be big SOOOO badly (no diapers anymore, can put on her socks and shoes by herself, is eating more protein now, etc.) but is still so young (3) it's hard to balance it all out! Praise God for these amazing kids. We seriously can't thank the Lord enough for getting to share life with them! </div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, pulling Mommy's hair, not being happy unless he's touching Mommy, having his ribs/belly "nommed" on, pinching faces/swatting/climbing on you if you're anywhere near him!<div style="line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Dislikes: </b> If I'm out of sight or not holding him. Shew. He's REALLY wearing me out! STILL hates his carseat/stroller/shopping cart/anything other than ME holding him. haha Drewbs...</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> One nap. Yep. The 2 naps was a REALLY short lived phase. Now it's one 1-2.5 hour nap mid day. He doesn't fight it, unless he's not sleepy. BUT he does fight going to bed at night AND he wakes around 11, to nurse and go back to sleep. BUT he HAS to be laying beside me. I can't nurse him and put him back in his crib... psh! And THEN he wakes 2-4 more times per night to nurse and fall asleep! I sneak out about 6:30 to read my devotion and start the day before anyone else wakes. Drew starts stirring around 8 normally.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating some foods! Avocado, sweet potato, green beans, peas, applesauce, butternut squash, or whatever vegetable I'm eating. I really should try him on some other foods. Oh yes, and veggie straws. He loves veggie straws! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Crawling, climbing, cruising! GO DREWBERS GO! He is not a fan of plopping down unassisted from a supported stand and he really can't stand alone for more than a few seconds. He likes to play with books, and his squigs. Haha Drew HATES baths but LOVES to lay by the bathroom sink after brushing teeth and put his hand in the running water. He likes to bang on he piano (toy and real) and enjoys when Daddy uses him to pop out and make the girls giggle or chase them around.<br /><div style="line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>ARE LOUD, MESSY, TERRIBLE AT LISTENING, FRUSTRATING TO EACH OTHER, AND TALK A WHOLE LOT! Yeahhhh not much has changed with them! Brooke. I can normally count on Brooke to help pretty much with anything. She's SO sweet to Drew, helps, then moves on. Great at entertaining him when I need her to and pretty awesome kid all around! Taylor... ohhh Taylor. Y'all. I can't right now. Please pray because she's SO creative and flighty I just don't really feel like I understand her/can connect with her well in this current phase. And Charlotte, sweet Charlotte! Chick is doing BIG things (diaperless at all times, taking showers, brushing her hair, trying new foods.) She connects with Drew, like really cute when they play together! God be praised for our slew of kids! </div>
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Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-43871901273788834072019-11-19T23:49:00.003-05:002019-11-19T23:49:50.559-05:00Growin' Like a Weed : Drew - 7 Months<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, pulling Mommy's hair, not being happy unless he's touching Mommy, having his ribs/belly "nommed" on, pinching faces/noses/any extra skin you may have on you.<br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b> If I'm out of sight or not holding him. Shew. He's REALLY wearing me out! Chill my love, it's okay! He also doesn't like Daddy to snuggle and put him to bed. Sitting down. Yep, if you want to hold him for any length of time (church nursery workers, cough cough) you've got to stand up and be moving for this fella to be happy!</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking 2 naps a day on our beloved 2-3-4 schedule (wake, nap 2 hours after he wakes, awake 3 hours, next nap, then awake 4 hours until bedtime). Some days it's a short morning nap, then an AMAZING 2-2.5 hour afternoon nap. I truly put him down awake. Like he doesn't even want to snuggle (sometimes nurse) but mainly just paci, white noise, lay in bed, roll on tummy, get a blanket and doze off! Praise the Lord for that! He's still waking most nights around 11-1 and won't sleep unless he's touching me. haha Ahhh I'm still sleeping on a twin bed in my 4th child's room instead of in my own room/bed with my hubby! haha this too shall pass. It is absolutely precious waking up beside my sweet little man in the mornings <3 nbsp="" p=""></3></div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND eating some foods! Avocado, sweet potato, green beans, peas, applesauce, butternut squash, hmm I think that's all I've shared with him. Bah and a fry or two from Burger King. He's not good at his pincher grip yet, so I'm spoon or finger feeding him everything. Lunch and dinner and barely anything. I think I need to research some more foods to feed my lil guy!</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Drew's on the move! Not crawling, but getting to where he needs to go by scooting/rolling/moving. We've found him under couches, head bonked on dressers, face against walls, etc. He's done with his little lay down toys and on to bigger and better things! He grabs toys, but doesn't put anything in his mouth (which is crazy strange because he has 2 teeth now!!! 11/9 and 11/16 they popped up) He stands holding onto things but still bounces a lot so he's not stable on his feet/hasn't started cruzing or standing independently. He currently LOVES his sister's little people play castle and as a "thing" for Tianna, hahaha ohhhh Drewbers!<br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>ARE LOUD, MESSY, TERRIBLE AT LISTENING, FRUSTRATING TO EACH OTHER, AND TALK A WHOLE LOT! Gracious, it's been a month! Charlotte talks loudly and non stop. She's not really into Drew right now... Taylor LOVES this guy to pieces and really is the best at being chill and snuggling him (they have a blond-e bond) haha BUT she's been INCREDIBLY flighty/not listening to anything we say lately and it's really wearing on me. AND Brooke. Bless this child. She's stepped up A LOT and will get Drew out of his crib/hold/hang out with him when I need her too, but man if she's not hard headed and a pain in the rear some days. GUYS. If I've said it once, I'll say it 1,000 times... HAVING 4 KIDS ALL 2 YEARS APART IS HARD! HOMESCHOOLING ALL 4 WITHOUT AN OUTLET LIKE PRESCHOOL IS CHALLENGING. PRAISE THE GOOD LORD FOR HOLDING ME UP EVERY SINGLE DAY. I need to take a deep breath, and show them a lot more grace, but man is this is tricky time in life to be able to care for them/me/the house/love others/eat/bathe/breath. <3 nbsp="" p=""></3></div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, standing ALL THE TIME (in his bouncy seat or while being held), DROOLING, spitting up, me kissing his under his neck and sitting up! He really likes pulling hair/jewelry/anything within his grasp... AND HE'S QUICK! That bugger will grab a handful of hair in a heartbeat! Drew has been VERY needy lately... teething? He likes to be held, by me, while standing. Shew buddy, I love you, but please relax!<br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b> If I'm out of sight or not holding him. He also doesn't like when his sisters get in his face/hug him too long. Quick hugs y'all. Don't smother the kid! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking 2 naps a day on our beloved 2-3-4 schedule (wake, nap 2 hours after he wakes, awake 3 hours, next nap, then awake 4 hours until bedtime). Some days it's a short morning nap, then an AMAZING 2-2.5 hour afternoon nap. I truly put him down awake. Like he doesn't even want to snuggle (sometimes nurse) but mainly just paci, white noise, lay in bed, roll on tummy, get a blanket and doze off! Praise the Lord for that! He's sleeping a BIT better at night, AND gave me an 8 hour stretch, ONE DAY! haha</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long AND we are adding in some foods!!! Poor guy! I waited until exactly 6 months to feed you, your sisters got grub earlier! Meh, you're good! Enjoy the world of food bud!</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>If I'm holding him, he plays great! Sitting up batting at toys, standing and bouncing on my leg, laying on his tummy on my shins and moving up and down always gets out a good giggle/drool! haha He can't/won't/doesn't really pick up toys yet and play with them. He'll lay there and tinker/handle something, but he surprisingly puts NOTHING in his mouth (praise God) but it's not like he's even thinking to do that. Strange? I'll have to look back at the girls development.<br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Love him to pieces! Gracious Brooke has been an AMAZING helper! She can get him out of his crib/hold him/making him happy/laugh if I'm busy, and she does it with a joyful heart! She will occasionally leave him some place not so safe (because he can finally roll/get up on all fours) so I'm always monitoring and making sure she knows where it's okay to place him. Taylor likes to talk to him still and check on him if she's in the backroom close to him. She'll sit there and hold him, and she's really good at keeping him still and calm if we're saying prayers/snuggling at bedtime. Charlotte is getting into talking to him/it's okay Doobers/shhing him in the van when he's upset. Haha she doesn't hold him much anymore because he's wiggly and big! Y'all. WE. HAVE. FOUR. KIDS... how did that happen?! The days are long, but the years are short. Equip me each day, Lord <3 nbsp="" p=""></3></div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, standing ALL THE TIME (in his bouncy seat or while being held), DROOLING, spitting up, me kissing his under his neck and he's even starting to sit up (but not well). He COMES ALIVE when he's naked on his changing table! He scoots on his back and almost falls of every time! Drew really likes he holding/touching him all day long. He truly didn't get the memo that he was the 4th kid. I have to do everything while holding him and it's pretty frustrating/exhausting most days. BUT I love him! <span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b> Meh, he's not a huge fan of the carseat this month and he doesn't like it when I'm not holding him. I can put him down on the floor for 5 mins, then I have to hold him, then I can move him to his activity table. Like I said, he doesn't like to chill. He also doesn't like to give me personal space. My hair is always being grabbed by the handfuls and gahlee does it hurt! I try my best not to get frustrated at him but, I'm human. haha I love you buddy but chill! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking 2 naps a day on our beloved 2-3-4 schedule (wake, nap 2 hours after he wakes, awake 3 hours, next nap, then awake 4 hours until bedtime). He's not sleeping well, but it's okay, I'm in his room with him and he doesn't hog to bed too much ;) I put him down between 7:30 and 8 for bed and he wakes between 7:30 and 8 am ready to start the day (after waking to nurse OFTEN at night). </div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long. Everyone says he's chunkyyyyy! His legs are my favorite. haha his knee cap fat is amazing! He grabs for whatever is in my hands so I'm sure he's bound to get a hold of some food sooner than later but we don't plan on feeding him food any time soon. </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>If I'm holding him, he plays great! His preferred position is standing and looking at me. He coos and giggles and smiles a lot now especially when you "nom" or tickle his ribs! He doesn't like to be laid down unless you're right by him/holding him/sitting near him. Drewwwwbs! Seriously y'all. NEEDY! haha He does like his precious stand up activity table and we cannot thank whoever gave it to us enough. SUCH A BLESSING! Oh yes, he also tolerates the stroller well when we go on walks. He could care less about toys, but does play with Jiggy the giraffe still. He's a ladies man, haha always grinning at nice ladies who come over and chat out in public. Silly guy!<br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Ohhhh they love him! Each one loves him differently but gracious they are all so good together. It's funny how I wanted a boy first and then others to follow... this little guy is SO loved. SO loved. Brooke is starting to take more responsibility with him and will hold him and do her HORRIBLY ANNOYING high pitched voice (that he loves). She'll lay with him while I get the girls ready. They all do really well at tolerating his hair pulling. Tay is so sweet and loves to talk to him and hold him. She's calm and gentle with him and likes to talk to him in a baby voice and lay with him and just visit. Charlotte always wants to hold/sit with him, but it truly doesn't last long. I think they'll hit their stride together when he gets a bit older. Either way it's amazing, each day to share so much special time with them. I'm a terrible mom, but God's got them in my care for a reason. Each day, through his grace and providence, we'll make it though.</div>
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Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-89849880445956571542019-08-14T22:12:00.001-04:002019-09-21T14:51:13.293-04:00Growin' Like a Weed : Andrew - 4 months<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, STANDING (while being supported), DROOLING, me tickling under his neck in his chunky rolls and he's starting to squeal/chat! He COMES ALIVE when he's naked on his changing table! haha Kicks, squeals, chatting, you name it, he's doing it! I can't believe I'm writing this, but Drew likes short car rides!!! When he's fed, changed and trapped in with his pal "Jiggy the giraffe" to play with this sweet boy is good to go! BUT don't make him ride for more than about 23.5 minutes ;) OH, wait. HE FOUND IS HANDS and by golley does he like them! Ew. The sound and saliva is um interesting.<span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b> LONG rides in the carseat. haha He's also not a fan of being laid down if someone isn't sitting really close and paying attention to him. May it be the floor with is hang down toys, or his seat/standing toy, he's good for a few minutes, then loses it. His biggest thing now is loud voices. Not loud noises, but yelling, talking loud, scolding his sisters. hahaha<br />
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking about 4 naps a day in the bed/crib (PRAISE) and can still snag a nap on the fly at the library/park/etc. Still sock mittens on his hands, with a paci and white noise. I put him down around 8 and he sleeps until 12-1, nurses, and goes back to sleep for a few more hours. Wakes, nurses, and wakes and nurses, and wakes around 7-8 ready to start the day! He's nowhere near sleeping through the night but I'm okay with that.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long. Everyone says he's chunkyyyyy! Eat, awake/play, sleep schedule. Also, he can't stand me talking/someone around if he's nursing, he gets SO distracted. </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>If I'm holding him, he plays great! His preferred position is standing and looking at me. He coos and giggles and smiles a lot now especially when you "nom" or tickle his ribs! He doesn't like to be laid down unless your right by him, but every now and then he'll do really well laying under that little PVC pipe toy I made and now GRABBING/HOLDING HIS TOYS! This guy is getting so big! Ohhh and he smiles, a lot! Sweet sweet thing loves to be talked to. He can roll from tummy to back and ALMOST from back to tummy! GO DREWBS, GO!<3 all="" and="" are="" baby="" because="" borrow="" bouncy="" div="" exersaucer.="" happy="" he="" i="" is="" long="" may="" most="" nbsp="" need="" now="" of="" our="" pointless="" s="" seats="" so="" standing="" swing="" to="" wiggly=""></3><br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>From the moment HE wakes they want to be with him! Oh man! Just gushing over him and laying by him in bed, putting blankets on him, fighting over who gets to hold/talk to him next. Oh my heart! haha They all have a special way to hold him too. Charlotte has him facing out with her arms and legs around him in a knot and she shushes him if he fusses. Brooke holds him facing her with his legs spread around her tummy and she does such a good job loving on him. I can also have her hold him for short periods of time if I need 2 hands for something. Tay kinda copies Brooke's hold with her own flair. haha AND Tay loves to lay near him and baby talk to him, but not look at him, she like looks off into outer space. hahahaha ohhhh bless. Sweet Lord, I love these kiddos and I can't even being to thank you for each and every one of them. I'm not worthy of these precious blessings. Strengthen me and let your joy abound in me each day as I love on their precious faces! </div>
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Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-65470153429938673322019-07-18T21:22:00.002-04:002019-07-18T21:24:11.373-04:00Growin' Like a Weed : Andrew - 3 months<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.48px;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping with Mommy, STANDING (while being supported), DROOLING, me tickling under his neck in his chunky rolls and he's starting to squeal/chat! He's also very strong! He can scoot on his back with his feet and really get moving! <span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>HIS CARSEAT! Still. He's also not a fan of being laid down if someone isn't sitting really close. He is not a fan of his sisters jumping/yelling/squeezing his face/pulling his legs/manipulating his arms (are you catching on to the trend?) hahaha bless those girls! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking about 4 naps a day in the bed/crib (PRAISE) with extended sleep time if I'm holding him and moving. Unswaddled, but legs wrapped and sock mittens on his hands, with a paci and white noise. He gets crazy hot when he sleeps and truly likes to know I'm near. I put him down around 8 and he sleeps until 12-1, nurses, and goes back to sleep for a few more hours. Wakes, nurses, and wakes and nurses, and wakes around 7-8 ready to start the day! He's nowhere near sleeping through the night.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long. I started eating low carb and I'm pretty sure my milk is a lot fattier now! Eat, awake/play, sleep schedule. Also, he can't stand me talking/someone around if he's nursing, he gets SO distracted.</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>If I'm holding him, he plays great! His preferred position is on my thighs, looking at me. He coos and giggles and smiles a lot now. He doesn't like to be laid down unless your right by him, but every now and then he'll do really well laying under that little PVC pipe toy I made and BATTING AT HIS TOYS! This guy is getting so big! Ohhh and he smiles, a lot! Sweet sweet thing loves to be talked to <3 all="" and="" are="" baby="" because="" borrow="" bouncy="" div="" exersaucer.="" happy="" he="" i="" is="" long="" may="" most="" nbsp="" need="" now="" of="" our="" pointless="" s="" seats="" so="" standing="" swing="" to="" wiggly=""></3><br />
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>I meannn they love him! Brooke changes diapers every now and then and will help unbuckle him from the carseat. She likes to talk to him and act like Drew said words (and obviously she interprets them). Tay is still the goofy flighty baby voice that oogles over him but does nothing helpful. And Charlotte loves her Andeee and asked to hold him often (though he's nearbout as big as her!) haha The girls are a mess. A mess I say. They're growing SO FAST and getting sassier and smarter by the minute. Praying that we can help them learn and grow in grace and wisdom. You know, it's not one big thing that changes their hearts, but 1,000 little things. Thankful the Lord has given this crew to me to love on <3 div="" nbsp=""></3></div>
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Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-76082565500712459832019-06-19T00:58:00.002-04:002019-06-19T00:59:04.994-04:00Growin' Like a Weed : Andrew - 2 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping on or near Mommy, and being held ALL THE TIME! Smiling! YES he smiled/laughed for the first time and has an adorable dimple on his right cheek! I was holding him on my shins while laying down after dinner one night and it was adorable! He also likes it when when set him down in his swing, turn on the music (not the motion of the swing, just the music and... wait for it... DANCE FOR HIM! hahaha so cute! He also seems to like our "Taylor's birthday swing" outside and is pretty content anytime I'm holding him.<span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>HIS CARSEAT! Still. It's exhausting y'all. Come on, bud! He also doesn't like being laid down on the floor if I'm not an arms reach away. He still isn't consistently napping in his crib, but we're working on it. And he doesn't seem to like the girls behind him/anywhere where he can't see them. I meannn that's understandable.<br />
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<b>Sleeping:</b> He's taking about 4 naps a day, bonus points/extended sleep time if I'm holding him and moving. Unswaddled, but legs wrapped and sock mittens on his hands, with a paci and white noise. He gets crazy hot when he sleeps and truly likes to know I'm near. I put him down around 8 and he sleeps until 12-1, nurses, and goes back to sleep for a few more hours. Wakes, nurses, and wakes and nurses, and wakes around 7-8 ready to start the day!</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long. He gulps a lot of air because when I let down he doesn't want to miss any of the milk. Pretty much eat, awake/play, sleep schedule. I have lost a bit of weight lately since I started running again and I feel like he's a bit hungry still. Also, he can't stand me talking/someone around if he's nursing, he gets SO distracted. He's pooping/blowing out a lot less too.</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>If I'm holding him, he plays great! His preferred position is on my thighs, looking at me. He coos and giggles and smiles a lot now. He doesn't like to be laid down unless your right by him, which means he doesn't get a ton of toy/tummy time, we need to work on that! He's CRAZY strong though! Like head/neck/body/legs, wow! If we lay him on his tummy, he rolls to his back pretty often because he raises himself up so high! Go Drew!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Brooke has truly stepped up. When I'm busy and he's crying, she's there. She'll sit there and talk to him, interpret his speaking for me, and even try to hold him to calm him (which never works but it's adorable)! Taylor is great at being with him too! He really seems to smile when she's around (doesn't everyone though!) And Charlotte, haha ohhh Charlotte! She always wants to hold him, but doesn't know how to do it and he doesn't care for it, but we try. Tay calls him "Undeh" strange, haha but cute. Brooke mainly calls him Drew and Charlotte calls him Baby Drew. We are doing a letter a week and it has been a lot of fun and the normalcy is really getting real. We're getting into a good routine/all working together and it's nice. Our big thing now is "first time obedience" that our Pastor told us that he did with our kids. SO when you ask them to do something, they look you in the eye and respond "Yes, Mommy" and then do the action. It's about a relationship, acknowledging you and respecting you, not just obedience. There's hope. These little ones are so wonderful, but as parents it's our job to raise them in the ways of the Lord. It's a delight to do so each day!</div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, sleeping, and being held ALL THE TIME! I seriously can't set him down for more than 2 minutes, if I do... he screams. HURLA HURLA HURLA (the sound of his cry and boy oh boy is it loud)! He also likes to pass gas a lot aaaaand nurse all the time. Bath time has been OK too, BUT we've only bathed him twice! hahaha He kind of likes his paci, and he's a big fan of making me completely unproductive and zero fun because I have to do everything with him strapped on to me all day. Ohhhh buddy. You better be glad I have a peace from the Lord that you're the last kiddo because I'm breathing you in deep and soaking up all of the love my love.<span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>HIS CARSEAT! Lord have mercy! Short car rides around town are HELLACIOUS! HURLA HURLA HURLA eyes wide open, sweat covering his head and back, arms and legs spread wide in sheer panic. OHHHH sweet Jesus please help Drew to cope with the car. And. AND. He was gifted a Pipa Nuna (yeah like a $270 carseat) soo we can't blame it on our el cheapo one the girls used. He's also not fond of being naked, getting his diaper or clothes changed. I think I can change him in 3 seconds flat. I'm getting pretty good at it because MAN OH MAN he's loud! And did I mention he didn't like NOT being held. Eh. Yeah. I think that sounds familiar. Swing... nope. Carseat... nope. Stroller... nope.<br />
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Dude rests perfectly if he's on me (or really anyone) who is alive and moving. haha bonus points if you pat his tushy! He truly only takes long naps this way. If you set him down, he wakes up. Sure, we've had a few fluke days were he napped in the bed or swing, but they have not been consistent. He sleeps in a twin bed in the nursery, right beside me and some pillows, unswaddled on his back/side with old used socks on his hands yeah yeah yeah, I know, TERRIBLE sleeping conditions, but it works for us! He wakes every ehhh 2-3 hours a night to nurse, then falls right back to sleep. I put him down for the night around 10 he starts the day around 8. All in all I can't complain.</div>
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<b>Eating: </b>Nursing. On demand. All day long. He gulps a lot of air because when I let down he doesn't want to miss any of the milk, hahahahaha then he burps, often while still on my boob and carries on. Or he falls asleep. Or he poops. Oh does he ever poop! Lots of poop. Brooke used to call him SQUIRT because of the intense sound it made when he was pooping! haha ohh Drew be doo! And he pees, a lot. SOAKS through diapers like I've never seen before! But thankfully I haven't gotten sprayed yet! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>He has been set down a time or two on the floor and the girls flock over to him. Tay likes to dance in front of him while he's in his swing and it makes us all chuckle. He hasn't started cooing or anything fun yet BUT he is a hoss! This guy is SO strong BUT he's also REALLY awkward to hold. He can't just relax when he's awake and held. He's either arching his head back or trying to stand/crawl up you. Really, it's odd. He lays down and looks around every now and then and he seems to tolerate tummy time just fine. </div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Are about to kill me. Y'all 3 kids was a lot, but we got into a great rhythm and were really thriving... then along came Andrew and the combination of newborn phase (which I'm not a fan of having something be COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON ME) came along and the girls went crazy. FOUR KIDS ALL DAY LONG WITHOUT PRESCHOOL/SCHOOL is a challenge. I feel like I'm constantly nagging them to be quite, clean up, don't destroy this, don't talk to your sister like that, and on and on and on. Oh. And on top of that, Brooke was diagnosed with refractive amblyiopia (aka a lazy eye) so now she has to have glasses and 2-3 hours of patch time. My stress level is at an all time high. PLEASE JOIN IN PRAYING FOR MY SANITY AND THE HOPES THAT WE CAN GET INTO A ROUTINE AND I CAN FIND SOME SORT OF PEACE AND BALANCE. My word for the year is EMBRACE and I'm really, really trying to figure out how I can't give all of the struggles and overwhelming pressures of the day over to the Lord and restore a bit more joy and normalcy to life.<br />
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If someone other than Mommy picks her up, haha or if I move away from her sayyy 5 feet to grab something. She also gets pretty darn ticked when you take something away from her that she's not suppose to be chewing on (shoe, small toy, toothbrush, toys Brooke and Taylor leave on the floor, mulch, sand, etc.). She still hates her carseat. AND we found out she doesn't like medicine. I gave, scratch that ATTEMPTED TO GIVE her some ibuprofen after her 4 shots at her well check up and she screamed the whole time.</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day still. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 7ish naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 1.5 then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! I'm going to say she sleeps through the night. Yes, there are a few fluke nights every now and then, but pretty much she sleeps from 7:30-7:30. Thank. You. Lord. AND I'm back in my room sleeping with my husband, BUT I still stay up until AT LEAST midnight getting work/housework/miscellaneous things done that I can't do during the day with the girls. </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Nurses when she wakes. Morning, after first nap, after 2nd nap and at bedtime (but she doesn't nurse to sleep). I've had a few folks ask me when we're going to stop nursing. I'm not sure. I just follow my kids lead. B and T both stopped, abruptly around 13 months. She loves food now and pretty much eats whatever I put on her plate. She seems to really like meat/chicken, scrambled eggs, veggie straws, and anything I put in front of her. Charlotte also now has 5 teeth! She also stinks at drinking water through a straw or sippy cup. Grrrrr don't take a big mouthful and proceed to empty the contents of your mouth on your chest child!</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Charlotte loves dumping toys and putting everything in her mouth. She's becoming a lot more vocal and enjoys "talking" while looking at board books. Slides, yes, outdoor slides. The fridge magnets are always on the floor, as is the "dishwasher contents" from the kitchen set. Charlottttte! Our sandbox is a favorite spot for her. She is curious about animals, but not a big fan of them. Charlotte likes to crawl under the dining room table and play while we finish dinner. Silly little lady!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b> Nicknames were a bit slim this past month. Brooke - Shawlet is how Brooke pronounces her name. She also calls her Baby Love Love. Taylor - Challie is how she pronounces her name. She likes to call her Doh Doh (which I don't approve of). Brooke is getting confident in her mother, I mean sistering abilities. She can now pick up Charlotte and take her out of her crib. She can also buckle and unbuckle herself and her sisters. Chick is on a roll! It's fun seeing her learn and grow and frustrating at times. It's crazy to me how just yesterday she couldn't put on her own pants and now she gets herself AND Taylor dressed and ready to go for the day. Yes, she tells Tay exactly what to wear and forces her way and manipulates her sister, but she's learning! hahaha Taylor. Y'all. She's a mess. Like talking up a storm. Saying the sassiest things in the most innocent way, and attempting to give us looks. Bahahaha she's a riot. Little stinker pushes Charlotte down, takes her toys, withholds her favorite toys from Charlotte, fusses if Brooke BREATHES ON HER TOO HARD. Oh Lord help me. Lord help me. So there it is. 12 months. One year with 3 kids. I'd like to say it was easy. I'd like to say it was hard. haha but truth be told... I live one day at a time and do my best to soak up each moment. To be at peace with where God has me and what He gives me each day and to live in that power. Dear Lord, you are good. You knew each and everyday before it happened and you have us in the palm of your hand. Father, we love and trust you with each of our days. Thy will be done! </div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If someone other than Mommy picks her up, haha or if I move away from her sayyy 5 feet to grab something. She also gets pretty darn ticked when you take something away from her that she's not suppose to be chewing on (shoe, small toy, toothbrush, toys Brooke and Taylor leave on the floor, mulch, sand, etc.). Car rides, strollers, and shopping carts pail in comparison to my arms and HEAVEN FORBID I stand up to put away something when we're playing. Still not a fan of her car seat and she really gets ticked when I make her sit down to put on her seatbelt, haha chill pill little missy!</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 7ish naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 1.5 then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! Sooo she slept through the night 3 nights... and now wakes up again! I'm really not complaining. It's not a big deal. I sleep on the couch until she wakes up. Or okay, scratch that, I stay up cleaning, working, on facebook, exercising, folding laundry, writing this blog post, until she takes or until I simply can't bear standing any longer, THEN I rest on the couch until she fusses. Then I scoop her up, nurse her and sleep on the comfiest bed in the house! haha UNTIL SHE WAKES ME AGAIN! hahaha</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing every 2-3 hours when awake and once at night. I'm still "Momma Birding" foods and giving her fruits/veggies/table food. She loves food now and pretty much eats whatever I put on her plate. She seems to really like meat/chicken, and she can hoover bits to pb&j and baked apple oatmeal! ANNNND my smoothies. She LOVES my single serve cup and massive straw. Child will seriously drink half of it! Charlotte also now has 4 teeth! The top two have a decent gap, it's adorable! She hasn't really "bit" me yet while nursing, just kind of test nibble and I laid down the law. haha Thank you Lord that we don't have a biter so far! She also stinks at drinking water through a straw or sippy cup. 99% of the contents end up on her or she chokes on the liquid. </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Charlotte loves dumping toys and putting everything in her mouth. She's becoming a lot more vocal and enjoys "talking" while looking at board books. Slides, yes, outdoor slides. The fridge magnets are always on the floor, as is the "dishwasher contents" from the kitchen set. Charlottttte! Sand is also a favoriting ine, haha but she HATES slime and cries when you try to have her touch it. She's starting to crawl and "wrestle" Daddy and the big girls more! It's cute to see her play with them! Chunka is only 7lbs away from Taylor and she's pretty good and lay into her! haha Watch out T!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b> Taylor. Taylor, Taylor, Taylor is now Brooke's right hand man of the nicknames (along with saying NO to me, a lot and talking in a baby voice). Without further ado... Mink Minks, Ammie Georgo, Shawlet, DohDoh, DoDoo, brief butt, Miss Miss Lady Britches . I'm sure I'm leaving some out but, there ya go! hahaha! This poor child probably has NO CLUE WHAT HER ACTUAL NAME IS! haha Brooke is amazing, most days. She can be so sweet, helpful, compassionate, and inquisitive. Other days... Lord help meeeeeeee. Squealing and taunting Taylor, annoying Charlotte and not listening to a thing I say and fussing/whining a lot. But gracious, I love her! She's learning a lot and growing like crazy. I put a lot of pressure on her. I need to stop. I do it without really noticing, so a lot of times, I try try try to get on her level and let her wings open, and soar. She has a BEAUTIFUL mind and a crazy vivid imagination! Taylor. Y'all. She may be cute, but chick is wearing me thin! The NO Mommy's and the whining and fussing and getting super emotional for no good reason. And the, feed me, and let me take 45 minutes to eat two bites of food. But I can't even tellllll you about her bond with Charlotte. She. loves. her sister. Taylor wants to be near Charlotte, always! I mean B and T play, but Charlotte and T are tight. Speaking of T. She's fearless in new situations and makes friends with ease. Brooke is reserved and would rather just play with herself. I'm really having baby fever. But I can't fathom 4. I feel soooooooooooooooooo bewildered now how I'm going to have enough to give to these 3. Not stuff, but wisdom, and patience. You know, the one on one attention, the teenage years and the individual attention to let them know that I know them, and I want to help them flourish. Every time I look into their eyes, I'm amazed. Charles is never included in this, haha sorry love. But you're amazing too shug. Thanks for being all in and loving our sweet little ladies! Congrats on losing 30 lbs in 3 months too! </div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If Mommy isn't near she's not happy. She also gets pretty darn ticked when you take something away from her that she's not suppose to be chewing on (shoe, small toy, toothbrush, toys Brooke and Taylor leave on the floor, mulch, sand, etc.). Hmmmm putting on jammies is a new struggle. Charlotte isn't a fan of getting changed before bedtime. Also, she won't snuggle before bed, she just wants to be put down to rest. Car rides, strollers, and shopping carts pail in comparison to my arms and HEAVEN FORBID I stand up to put away something when we're playing. Oh silly girl!</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 6:30, naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 1.5 then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! She nurses, sleeps until 11:30-2 ish, nurses, and sleeps until wake time. 90% of the time she ends up in the twin bed in her nursery with me. She's slept through the nigh twice, but not in a row. This lady has also boycotted morning naps a bit, but generally sleeps well.</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing every 2-3 hours when awake and once at night. I'm still "Momma Birding" foods and giving her fruits/veggies/table food. She's really not a fan of food yet. I found out that she likes graham crackers... a lot! haha and my smoothies and kernel free part of popcorn. Charlotte never misses a chance to chomp on an apple core or gum some juicy watermelon! She has two bottom teeth and her top two could literally poke through ANY DAY NOW! Man oh man is she going to look cute!!! Praying she doesn't BITE ME WHILE NURSING!!! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Charlotte loves dumping toys and putting everything in her mouth. She also likes electronic toys that play songs and attempting to pull up and climb on everything. Slides, yes, outdoor slides. Her little, scratch that, juicy, succulent, fantastically fabulous thighs grip on to the plastic surface and away she goes! It's hilarious to watch her fearlessly go from bottom to top. Taylor likes to tease her and try to come down as she's going up. That booger. The fridge magnets are always on the floor, as is the "dishwasher contents" from the kitchen set. Charlottttte! She loves books too. Especially turning pages in magazines, trying to rip out pages and completely destroy the bookshelf!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b> Soooo Taylor has joined in the nickname game! Drum roll, please! this past month Charlotte was affectionately called ... Chachie, Mink Minks, Ammie Georgo, and Taddy. I'm sure I'm leaving some out but, there ya go! hahaha! Brooke officially "started school" AKA we do about an hour a day of reading, writing, craft, Bible reading, geography, art, etc. She has truly grown in her interest to learn and focus. I really enjoy our special time together. She also is a HUGE helper for Charlotte! She's not AS wild around her (most of the time) and she can actually keep her entertained for short periods of time while I focus on dinner cooking, or tending to Taylor. I am amazed at that sweet big girl and love, love, love how considerate she is and how her heart is bursting with Jesus. Taylorrrrr is starting to get a little too big for her britches. Yeahhhh we're dealing with an attitude and a half and disobedience, and periods of frustration. But, she's 2. And she's trying to figure things out. EVERY DAY IS A LEARNING LESSON. Praise God for his peace, patience and understanding. Taylor and Charlotte love each other. It's adorable! Tay often pulls her down, steals her toy, or sits on her, and lil Mink Minks gets ticked but kinda fights back. haha due to their size similarity I feel like Charlotte see's Tay as a peer. Goodness me. I am amazed each day that I have the honor to pour life into these 3 ladies. Y'all. Even on our worst days, God is good and he shows me himself through those little faces. Be blessed! </div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If Mommy isn't near and her big bad sister runs up and jumps at her as she roars as loud as she can COUGH COUGH Brooke Grayson! Dear Lord help this phase to pass soon! haha Charlotte is traumatized by hr older siblings :( She also gets pretty darn ticked when you take something away from her that she's not suppose to be chewing on (shoe, small toy, toothbrush, toys Brooke and Taylor leave on the floor, mulch, sand, etc.) Oh... and bathtime... she hates it. As noted above, she loves water, but get her naked and put her in a warm (or cold) tub and she FREAKS! Bath time is now less than 2 minutes. Seriously. It's terrible! </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 6:30, naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 1.5 then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! She nurses, sleeps until 11:30-2 ish, nurses, and sleeps until wake time. 90% of the time she ends up in the twin bed in her nursery with me. Momma needs sleep too and her squishy snuggles are the BEST! Nothing has changed here this month! I keep thinking I need to try to get her to stop nursing at night and be in her crib, but... eh. Maybe next month! haha Oh yes! And I moved her crib down finally! </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing every 2-3 hours when awake and once at night. I'm still "Momma Birding" foods and giving her fruits/veggies/table food. She's really not a fan of food yet. Though she does love veggie straws! She took to a straw "sippy cup" very easily and gets to play with it/drink from it when her big sisters share. She loves nursing, like loves it! I feel like she's going to go past the 13 month stop that both B and T self weaned at. I've never had any issues with her refusing to nurse. She's a champ!</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>She's getting it. She likes to put things in her mouth (pegs with foam board) and likes toys that make sounds (maraca, piano, wiggly giggler). She can tear down a block tower before we really even build it, and finds magnets on the fridge and the metal door stopper thing absolutely fascinating! Silicone muffin cups keep her entertained for a good bit as well as our toy ice cream set. Charlotte is pulling up on ALL THINGS now and likes to try to see what her big sisters are into (though most of the time they don't let her in on the fun). I'm SOOOO curious to see when she's going to attempt walking!!! Oh yes! And she can say MA MA and DA DA, and wave "hey gurl, hey!"</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b> Debby, Debby Libs Grace Dowdy, Brief Butt, and Buffaloe are Brooke's nicknames for this month. Brooke is still crazy and loud around Charlotte most days. She's constantly running up to her and growling, or smacking her rear or coming up behind her and pulling her backwards, or holding her arm a bit to long... has anyone else had this problem... it's killing us. We're at a loss how to discipline/modify behavior because it's VERY evident that Charlotte doesn't like it (bless her soul). It's just a bit much. Taylor always asks to hold Charlotte when she gets up from a nap, and will let Charlotte play with her face/snuggle her. They have a precious bond and Tay is just soooooo much more her speed. She gets her and she doesn't really force herself upon her as Brooke does. BUT Tay does get possessive over toys and manages to take EVERYTHING away from Charlotte. Taylor is also the chief "I'm going to leave every toy in the house out and not pick them up especially those things that Charlotte can't have yet," I feel like I'm constantly asking her to pick up her things! Our girls are getting big! Like T is potty trained, day and night. WHAT?! And Brooke can wipe her own butt after she poops. Big time guys. BIG TIME! hahaha Counting our blessings each and and surrendering it all to our precious Heavenly Father who is God of the hills and valleys (and I am not alone). </div>
Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-65352131076942612632017-06-27T23:17:00.001-04:002017-06-27T23:17:22.861-04:00Growin' like a Weed: Charlotte - 8 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held by me! Charlotte is now mobile! Cheers to the chick who couldn't roll from tummy to back and is not running marathons via a pretty sick one legged power crawl all around the house (and outside and over legs, sisters, and basically anything in her way!) She's trying her best to stand and enjoys her new found mobility. It's soooo much fun to see her little personality bloom! <span style="font-family: wingdings;"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If Mommy isn't near. She can sense if I'm not in her general vicinity. It's ridiculous. She also doesn't like getting clothes on, her diaper changed or getting strapped in her car seat. I'm talking screams/kicks/grabs until you are done. It's rather irritating! She's also not a fan of snuggling at bed/nap time. Often she pushes me away... sad face!</div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 6:30, naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 1.5 then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! She nurses, sleeps until 11:30-2 ish, nurses, and sleeps until wake time. 90% of the time she ends up in the twin bed in her nursery with me. Momma needs sleep too and her squishy snuggles are the BEST! </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing every 2-3 hours when awake and once at night. I'm trying her on foods now (pouches, applesauce, bananas, avocado, sweet potato) or anything I'm eating and choose to Momma Bird (chew up and feed to her). Her favorite food is Great Value brand Nacho Cheese chips... haha I kid you not! She's a good little nurser still and I haven't tried her on a bottle or sippy cup yet. I need to research more food options. I really only give her puffs, veggie straws, or something off my plate at dinner. </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>With everything! The big girls are constantly getting told to put small toys away. Charlotte can, and will grab EVERYTHING in sight and put it in her mouth. Though she's not a drooly kid (praise the Lord!) She tolerates the swing outside and REALLLLLLY likes splashing in a tub of water. She's entertained very easily and truly is a joy to be around (except when I try to set her down so I can do something productive with two hands). Grrrr I lay/sit by her all day long and it does get frustrating that I'm not as productive/involved with the bigs. Like I can talk to them a lot and interact, but physically, I can't really lug ol' Jukey Cheeks aka Charlotte with me EVERYWHERE. This too shall pass, this too shall pass.</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b> Debby (no lie Brooke calls her Debby more than she calls her Charlotte), Debby Libs Grace Dowdy, Picky booty, and MoMo are Brooke's nicknames for this month. Brooke is still crazy and loud around Charlotte most days. But she is also VERY sweet and loving. She's super helpful and always takes the initiative to cheer up Charlotte if she's fussing. This is my main rub... Brooke is on/around her allllll day, which means she's constantly tugging at me because I'm holding Charlotte (or Charlotta as I call her a lot, haha) and it truly is annoying. I lose my cool, a lot because it's just a bit much. Taylor always asks to hold Charlotte when she gets up from a nap, and will let Charlotte play with her face/snuggle her. She's reallllly getting loud when she greets her sister from nap time, but is all giggles and joy-filled. She is a monkey see monkey do kinda gal and we're praying she doesn't pick up on Brooke's "tendencies" and maintains a gentle nature. Love, love, love these 3 and I couldn't imagine life without them! Praise God for our little loves. </div>
Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-56865721047496518602017-05-28T15:24:00.001-04:002017-05-28T15:24:07.493-04:00Growin' like a Weed: Charlotte - 7 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held by me! Rolling. But only back to tummy, she can't do tummy to back. She's trying her best to "crawl", so she sits, then leans forward, then kiiiiinda gets on all fours, then sits back down. She reaches for EVERYTHING and she's incredibly grabby! We're talking Elastigirl type reaching here folks! NOTHING is safe around Charlotte! She sits in the tub now and splashes like crazy! She loves "chatting" and "singing" and gives big gummy smiles and acts coy if you give her attention.<span style="font-family: wingdings;"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If Mommy isn't near. She can sense if I'm not in her general vicinity. It's ridiculous. I do feel like she's rather "barnacle" like, but all of our ladies were like that at this age. She also doesn't like getting clothes on or getting strapped in her car seat. Charlotte screams/kicks/grabs/etc. until you are done. It's rather irritating! She's still not a fan of Brooke squeezing her and being all up in her face. And she will not stay in the stroller or shopping cart for long.<br /></div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Two naps a day. 2-3-4 schedule. Wakes around 6-7, naps 2 hours after she wakes up (normally an hour to 2) then is awake for 3 hours takes a 2 hour nap that normally coincides with Taylor's (PRAISE THE LORD). Once she wakes, it's 4 hours until bedtime! She nurses, sleeps until 11:30-2 ish, nurses, and sleeps until wake time. 90% of the time she ends up in the twin bed in her nursery with me. Momma needs sleep too and her squishy snuggles are the BEST!</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing every 2-3 hours when awake and once, maybe twice a night. I'm trying her on foods now (pouches, applesauce, bananas, avocado, sweet potato) or anything I'm eating and choose to Momma Bird (chew up and feed to her). Grandaddy really wanted to feed her ice cream the other day... chick was reaching for it! haha! I normally feed her a tad bit at lunch and dinner (after I nurse her). I loveeee that she likes to lay down and nurse. Afterwards she chats/sings/plays, it's adorable! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>I'm basically holding her all the time (helping her sit, helping her roll over, holding her at dinner, holding her while we walk/go places) still! She's getting mobile and it's funny and frustrating! She likes to sit in a swing at the park, she enjoys always having something to hold/nom on. She likes looking in the mirror, singing to music, and playing peek a boo under a blanket. Charlotte is also pretty curious about animals and likes it when we do a "monster voice" talk in a scratchy low voice. Brooke is discovered this for us, haha!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Scrunchose-e-Munchose (while not to gently squeezing her thighs), picky booty, and Moo May are Brooke's nicknames for this month. Brooke is still crazy and loud around Charlotte most days. But she is also VERY sweet and loving. She's super helpful and always takes the initiative to cheer up Charlotte if she's fussing. The other day she fed Charlotte some of a pouch on a spoon. It was adorable! She was soooo proud! Taylor and Charlotte have a unique bond. Tay is calm and gentle around her and connects to her. Charlotte never seems scared or guarded around Taylor (eventhough T snatches her toys, lays on her, and knocks her down quite a bit). All 3 of them are amazing. We often get stopped at stores. Most of the time, they are on their best manners other days... all bets are off folks. I like this current stage, though I'm not going to lie, it's challenging. These girls love each other, but also know juuuuust what to do to annoy each other and set Mommy off like a firework! Dear Lord, please give me your mercies new each and and continue to remind me to release my plans and expectations and look expectantly for your direction and discipline each day. </div>
Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-41887754591175481332017-04-27T22:42:00.003-04:002017-05-28T14:49:31.635-04:00Growin' like a Weed: Charlotte - 6 months <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held by me! Rolling. But only back to tummy, she can't do tummy to back. Sitting, playing in water, the bathtub, her big sisters and Daddy making her giggle! I'm not sure where to put this, but I want to remember it. Y'all. Her hands. They have always been my favorite part of her. They are soft, warm, and oh so perfect. She touches me and I melt. I know she's not intentionally placing her hand on my side/hand/arm but to me, it feels like God. A touch that radiates deep to your soul and lets you know that He is good.<span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>If Mommy isn't holding her or in sight (unless she is sitting and playing like a big girl). If she's laying down, I can't get more than ehhh 6 inches away before she rolls onto her tummy and fusses for me. BLESS. She also doesn't like her carseat, STILL, and she's not a fan of anyone holding her except me. Haha we play this funny, but oh so mean game, where I'll hand her off to someone, she'll get big teary eyes and her bottom lip will quiver, then I'll take her back and she'll smile/be totally fine! After about 4 round, we end the torture.<br />
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Naps, eh. Normally 3-4, 45 minute "crap naps" as I call them. Every now and then she'll take a good nap 1.5-2ish hours, but that's rare, folks. She always wakes up happy though! She only wakes once at night to nurse (between 11:30 - 3) and wakes up happy in the morning with a big stretch and some precious babbling. She can sleep in her bed all night AND she's starting to wiggle around and sleep in funny positions. Depending on how tired I am is if she ends up nursing/sleeping in bed with me. I'm still sleeping in her room on the twin bed because... A) that bed is amazingly comfortable B)Daddy snores.</div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing LIKE A BOSS! She's been amazing. Doesn't spit up, doesn't comfort nurse. Just eats, eats well, and goes on. She's so sweet. SO sweet! I really feel like I'm going to miss nursing her. We're definitely bonding!!! I've also given her table food this past month, mainly food off of my plate (sweet potato, cantaloupe, strawberry, avocado, banana, pea.) I'll give her a bite or two during meal time/to keep her occupied, but it mainly ends up on her shirt. The only thing she hasn't liked was a cold pea! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>I'm basically holding her all the time (helping her sit, helping her roll over, holding her at dinner, holding her while we walk/go places). She plays but not really. I think I need to be more intentional about putting different toys around her. She's hesitantly independent and it's a really hard stage to balance playing with the bigs and protecting the little. I need to look on pinterest/back at pictures from facebook on what B and T did during this stage. haha B was the same, good sitter but couldn't roll both ways. T... couldn't roll at all hahaha but was a good sitter. So funny!</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Mouth rinse, Scrunchose-e-Munchose (while not to gently squeezing her thighs), and chunka monka are Brooke's nicknames for this month. Brooke is... how can I put this... ANNOYING when it comes to Charlotte but she's soooo helpful and so loving! The girls RUSH into her room in the morning to love on their sister before I nurse her. Brooke is always eager to run into Charlotte's room when she wakes from a nap too, especially if i'm busy and can't get to her. She'll go in and talk to her/give her a toy to entertain her until I can get there. Taylor is starting to mimic Brooke's volume/nicknames. But when it's just Tay and Charlotte, T is so sweet and gentle and just wants to rub her sister, hold her, and talk in a sweet/quiet voice. It's hilarious how big Charlotte is when T hold her! hahaha I am amazed. God is SO good! I probably never pictured my life like this but PRAISE THE LORD for it! I am content and thriving. My life is filled with goodness and my heart is surprisingly calm. My days are filled and I'm not depleted at the end of the day. I'm filled with gratitude for our sweet family and God's rich mercy. </div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held by me! Rolling. But only back to tummy, she can't do tummy to back. She also LOVES pulling at my hair while nursing. Sucker will wrap her little claws around my hair and tug, it hurts! Charlotte is a big fan of sitting up now, but she's still wobbly. <span style="font-family: "wingdings";"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>Being in the car for a prolonged period of time (unless it's bed time, then she'll conk out). She also doesn't like rolling onto her tummy and getting stuck. It's IMPOSSIBLE to get much done because she keeps getting stuck on her belly! Brooke being all up in her face ALL.THE.TIME. More about that later, folks. She's a pretty amazing little one, there's not much she doesn't like!<br />
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Naps, eh. Normally 3-4, 45 minute "crap naps" as I call them. Every now and then she'll take a good nap 1.5-2ish hours, but that's rare, folks. She always wakes up happy though! Brooke rarely woke up happy :( She loves getting ready for bed now and nurses like a champ. She still wakes around 12 and maybe 4am to nurse. I've found she'll fall back to sleep without nursing sometimes if I just lay her in bed and put my hand on her. She's surprised me and slept in her crib a lot more! </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Nursing like a pro! Her favorite way to eat is laying down. It's precious, and comfortable... I love it! I'm not pumping, she normally eats well so I'm not engorged. I've never felt like she's not getting enough and she rarely spits up. She truly is a dream in this department! Charlotte has been reaching for my food A LOT lately. I'm a little bit nervous about food. A) it makes her poop stink B)More work for me to prep baby lead weaning type foods or purees. Oh well, one month to go before I jump into that. This is my 3rd kiddo and they've all survived (as have we). </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>I'm basically holding her all the time (helping her sit, helping her roll over, holding her at dinner, holding her while we walk/go places). She plays but not really. She definitely likes sitting/being held the most. She's good at picking up toys and putting them in her mouth and she likes looking at/touching your shirt (high contrast colors/black and white). She's so happy and truly seems like she's just taking it all in! I've been trying to let her touch things more lately (produce at the store, hahaha, plants, sand, hair, water, etc.)</div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Mouth rinse, Booska Booska and Scruncha-Muncha are Brooke's nicknames for this month. Brooke is... how can I put this... ANNOYING when it comes to Charlotte. Yes, I said it, but y'all... it's ridiculous. I know she loves her, it's evident to see that because she's always squeezing her arms and legs, constantly laying on her or trying to tickle her. Oh yes, and doing a goose honking type noise, too. The poor child just need to give her some space! And the volume. Sweet Lord. Praying Brooke heeds our advice and take it down a notch, or 5. Taylor, on the other hand, is calm, sweet, quite, and gentle towards "Charlotte Ga-ray". She talks to her in the most high pitched, sing songy voice. Taylor has recently ERRUPTED in the verbal department. Holy cow this kid is talking (and not focusing on eating dinner, or cleaning up toys) all the time! She is a ham, Charlotte is a butterball turkey, and Brooke is our sweet potato pie! Thanksgiving all the time! We are so blessed and couldn't imagine life without our little loves! I've also decided to not enroll the girls in church preschool and attempt homeschooling. Prayers appreciated! </div>
Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-53214918255434114542017-02-25T21:07:00.002-05:002017-02-25T21:07:13.219-05:00Growin' like a Weed: Charlotte - 4 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Height: </b>24" </div>
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held by me! She loves "talking" or caterwalling, it truly is high pitched and quite annoying. She loves me "nibbling" her belly/ribs to get giggles out and she's the happiest when she's naked (she get it from her Daddy). Haha bathtime, when she's on her changing table, whenever she's nude, she's happy! <span style="font-family: wingdings;"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>Loud, sudden noises (such as clapping, ice falling into a cup from the ice maker, the blender making a smoothie (to her defense, that sucker is loud). She likes to be held, a lot an a lot of times she simply dislikes me laying her down. She also gets REALLY irritated if she's trying to hold a toy and she can't get it to her mouth. </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Napping pretty good in her crib, 3 naps a day, or 4. She isn't swaddled and is a pretty chill baby. Her naps are not long, but she seems to be content with what she gets. Every now and then she'll do a really good 2 hour nap. It's mainly catnaps in between preschool pick up and drop off. Bedtime fussiness IS getting better (thank you Lord). She's still doing the same, sleeping from 7-12 then waking to nurse and I head to bed/throw her in the nursery twin bed beside me. I kinda love it. I am well rested and so is she. Win, win. </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing like a boss. On demand. Eat, play, sleep schedule most of the time. She rarely, if ever, spits up and seems to be gaining plenty of weight. The combination of her being the 3rd, and her being awesome, makes nursing truly easy. She hates nursing covers, and I don't pump. She hasn't tried a bottle and she seems to tolerate my diet very well. Praise the Lord for such an easy going baby! We thought Taylor was easy, but Charlotte has her beat! </div>
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<b>Playing: </b>She can sit! Yes, tripod mode, but she's realllly interested in being up right. She likes to bat at toys and put things in her mouth. She enjoys being on the trampoline and having Brooke bounce her (while she's safely seated in my lap, of course). And she is getting interested in her toes and hands. </div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>Are precious! Brooke and Taylor share a room and share responsibilities around the house. Brooke is always eager to check on Charlotte when she's fussy or entertain her during dinner time, while conveniently being distracted from eating her own food. I even got her to help change a diaper the other day. She's sharing Mommy time a lot (when Charlotte takes a tiny nap during Tay's rest time). I'm really proud of her! Taylor is so bubbly and silly. She loves loves loves Brooke but has recently started biting and getting a bit sassy. This month's nicknames are (drum roll please...) Mouth Rinse, and Fo Rizzle Rizzle. I'm not making these up. Brooke creates them, Taylor repeats them. Bless! I am content as a woman, wife, and mother. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!</div>
Kim Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10706309397865062714noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163798381017557518.post-72412830865471393392017-01-25T20:40:00.001-05:002017-01-25T20:40:57.685-05:00Growin' like a Weed: Charlotte - 3 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Likes: </b>Mommy, Mommy's milk, and being held... still! Welp, not much has changed! "My new extra right arm is my beloved Baby K'tan Active wrap.. she still spends pretty much the ENTIRE day in it! That's okay though, I kinda like her! Charlotte has found her voice!!! She coos and giggles... it's pretty much adorable! Oops, how could I forget... her hand :( Yep, ladies and gents, I hate to say it but I think we mayyyy have a thumb/hand sucker on our hands!" She is a fan of hit pitched baby talking and relaxing in the bath tub. Girl has got it made!<span style="font-family: wingdings;"></span></div>
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<b>Dislikes: </b>HER CARSEAT, STILL! She gets a little bit distracted between Brooke and Taylor talking to her, or playing with her little elephant toy. She also seems to not like her paci anymore, like she's totally fine without it. Still praying she doesn't turn into a thumb sucker. Oh yes, the combination of Brooke, being affectionate and loud in her face is toxic. Instant tears. </div>
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<b>Sleeping:</b> Napping pretty good in her crib, 3 naps a day, and 4 if she needs to catch a late/pre-dinner extra nap on me, or if we're out an about and she catches a short nap on me at the park. She isn't swaddled and is a pretty chill baby. Her naps are not long, but she seems to be content with what she gets. Bedtime fussiness IS getting better (thank you Lord). She's still doing the same, sleeping from 7-12 then waking to nurse and I head to bed/throw her in the nursery twin bed beside me. I kinda love it. I am well rested and so is she. Win, win. </div>
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<b>Eating:</b> Still nursing like a boss. On demand. Eat, play, sleep schedule most of the time. She rarely, if ever, spits up and seems to be gaining plenty of weight. She's so funny, like she is getting to the distracted age, and studies the room before she nurses, like okay Ma, are we in my room, the living room, back room, outside, van, church. She's also gotten into the habit of "hitting me" when she's nursing, like she take her arm and whacks my chest, haha in a loving sort of way, not angry.</div>
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<b>Playing: </b>Charlotte is getting a lot more content at not being held. No, we're not to the level of chilling in a carseat at a restaurant or anything crazy like that. But I CAN leave the room for 2 minutes to pee and she doesn't freak out (like Brooke did). haha I often forget tummy time, but she seems to be strong. I need to get better at letting her lay/play/explore. I'm PARANOID at the whole flat head/helmet movement. I think that's why I wear her so much and don't have her in a stroller/seat. She likes me holding her facing out and dancing around. She's a really happy baby and so very adaptable! </div>
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<b>Big Sisters: </b>We're still trying to get a feel for her primary name. I'm 90% Charlotte. Charles is 75% Charlie. The girls seem to be 75% Charlotte Gray. I think she's just going to grow up answering to any or all of those! Brooke has truly rose above and beyond. She is SUCH a good helper and absolutely LOVES it when Charlotte smiles at her. Brooke always rushes in to her room to see her when she wakes up in the morning. She loves getting her "first smiles" of the day and feels very proud to hold her little sister. Taylor will sit on her every now and then, shake her play gym violently above her head, try to put toys in her mouth and attempt to pick her nose, THEN proceed to sweetly chant "Charlotte Ga-Ray" in a super high voice and say "I YOVE YOU"! Brooke and Taylor are playing together a lot and having a blast! Thank you Lord for our sweet girls! I pray they grow closer and closer each day! </div>
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