The seven month mark has brought on so many changes that it's hard to believe Shane is only seven months. He's crawling, he's pulling himself up, he's "talking," sitting in a chair and feeding himself and into everything. And I do mean EVERYTHING. Jake is less than thrilled since Shane is able to get into his toys, pull himself up on Jake (or try to) and all around just more annoying to Jake.
The great thing is how life becomes much easier when you hit certain milestones. Now that he can sit up on his own, things like bath time become so much more enjoyable. If he gets upset when I walk into the kitchen, he can follow me.
The seven month mark has also brought on greater separation anxiety, incredible hulk moments when Shane is hungry and the dreaded sleep regression. If I'm around, forget it - Shane doesn't want to be with anyone else other than me. When it's time to eat and sees me pull out a bottle, he will kick and scream and lose his shit if you don't give it to him right away. He then sucks it down in record time. He's very interested in food - anything I'm eating, he wants BUT he hasn't quite gotten the hang of it yet. He will first lick, then attempt to chew and then abruptly gag and spit it up. But at least he's curious. Chris let him suck on a piece of chocolate over the weekend - he will definitely be the one with his sweet tooth. Jake is like me - not big on sweets, more on salty (pretzels, chips, etc).
So, the sleep regression. I really shouldn't complain because it could be a lot worse. Now that he has figured out how to pull himself up and stand in the crib, he does so promptly at 6am. I really should drop the crib to the lowest level. This morning he was holding on the edge of the crib, leaning over. And once he's up, he wants food. Immediately. I can barely get a cup of coffee made before he starts getting antsy.
I will say this though - he is still the happiest kid on the planet. His smile will melt anyone's heart. Jake had that same smile. I have to enjoy these moments because these precious baby moments are quickly disappearing!
Today's theme song: Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac)
Today's Pandora station: Country Pop Radio
The great thing is how life becomes much easier when you hit certain milestones. Now that he can sit up on his own, things like bath time become so much more enjoyable. If he gets upset when I walk into the kitchen, he can follow me.
The seven month mark has also brought on greater separation anxiety, incredible hulk moments when Shane is hungry and the dreaded sleep regression. If I'm around, forget it - Shane doesn't want to be with anyone else other than me. When it's time to eat and sees me pull out a bottle, he will kick and scream and lose his shit if you don't give it to him right away. He then sucks it down in record time. He's very interested in food - anything I'm eating, he wants BUT he hasn't quite gotten the hang of it yet. He will first lick, then attempt to chew and then abruptly gag and spit it up. But at least he's curious. Chris let him suck on a piece of chocolate over the weekend - he will definitely be the one with his sweet tooth. Jake is like me - not big on sweets, more on salty (pretzels, chips, etc).
So, the sleep regression. I really shouldn't complain because it could be a lot worse. Now that he has figured out how to pull himself up and stand in the crib, he does so promptly at 6am. I really should drop the crib to the lowest level. This morning he was holding on the edge of the crib, leaning over. And once he's up, he wants food. Immediately. I can barely get a cup of coffee made before he starts getting antsy.
I will say this though - he is still the happiest kid on the planet. His smile will melt anyone's heart. Jake had that same smile. I have to enjoy these moments because these precious baby moments are quickly disappearing!
Today's theme song: Don't Stop (Fleetwood Mac)
Today's Pandora station: Country Pop Radio
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