Owen 8 months

Owen is growing like a weed.  He has mastered the army crawl with a few attempts at the real thing.  I think he realizes he can get from one place to another a lot quicker in the army crawl!  Right before his 8 month birthday he got his first tooth and let me tell you this was no bueno!  On top of being super fussy (understandably so) he also projectile vomited all over Nana one night and me a couple nights later.  It is most likely due to all the extra saliva he swallowed while cutting his first tooth.  On the bright side he still gives the best giggles.  He jut loves to climb all over mommy, daddy, and Eva.   His favorite things is to try and pull our hair or just grab our faces.

Owen's 8 month milestones:

• still army crawling like a champ (has attempted to crawl for real, but decides it's not worth it)
• got his first tooth
• does not like to stay still
• pulling himself up on everything
• everything instantly goes in his mouth
• loves to eat and typically makes a huge mess
• scrunches up his nose and breaths in and out...it's just the silliest!

June 2016

Here today, gone tomorrow!  Eva and Owen have really started to have fun with each other.  To the point where bed time/nap time can be a little tricky because Eva will play with Owen through the crib.  She will bring him toys and make silly faces.  He just giggles and giggles.  Even though it is a bit frustrating since it's time to sleep, it is super cute.

June Highlights:

• Eva started her refusal to take naps, but will pass out in the car in 2.5 seconds
• Owen is a mover and a groover
• All the infant toys got put away
• Eva and Owen started playing together more

Owen 7 months

Owen is now 7 months, more than 1/2 way to birthday cake! Owen is on the move, gates are up and doors are shut!  He is fast and will go anywhere he isn't supposed to

Owen's milestones

• eating more foods (although getting some reactions)
• army crawling like a champ
• talking up a storm
• napping better
• loves to "get" his sister
• wants to get anything and everything he can't have (cords, Sable's food, Eva's toilet)
• starting to reach up to grab items
• experiencing some separation anxiety (does not like Mommy to leave)
• Watch out, he's ready for sports!

Pool Time

Summer is upon us and that means lots of pool time!  Owen just loves the water.  He is super relaxed and loves to splash.  Eva on the other hand has become quite scared of the pool.  We finally got her to sit on the first step and ride around on the raft.  I consider those quite accomplishments considering she would barely put her feet in at the end of May!

Eva turns 2

On May 12, 2016 Eva officially turned 2!  She has grown so much in the last year it is quite unbelievable!

Eva's milestones

• talking up a storm (she loves to give you a play by play of the current events)
• learned to jump
• started to sing songs like twinkle twinkle little star and ABC's- it is quite adorable because she leaves out quite a few words
• Her FAVORITE song is Shake it Off
• climbing like a pro
• does not like to swim
• LOVES people, she called all the kids at her birthday friends and gave them hugs and kisses
• loves to read, often staying up until the sun goes down and her room is too dark to see

And, just like that...

And, just like that Owen is no longer an infant.  Sure, he is still a baby, but in just the past couple days we put away the boppy pillow, the baby bathtub, and have seriously began to childproof the house!Oh, and he is no longer breastfeeding.  I am both happy and sad about this.  The happy part, Owen is sleeping SO much better and thus we are all sleeping SO much better!  The sad part, I didn't reach my goal of one year.  I am also bummed that eliminating dairy from my diet didn't work as well as I thought it might.  Once I eliminated dairy from my diet Owen did improve.  He went from waking up every 2 hours to every 3-4 hours(baby steps).  It was also a lot easier to calm him down when he got upset.  But, he also still had trace amounts of blood in his stool.  Because of this we decided to try formula only for 72 hours. The first day he took three 2 hour naps.  That night his sleep wasn't the best, but the following nights resulted in vast improvements.  He now can basically sleep through the night (only waking here and there, but settling back down super easy).  So, although he needs a special formula that costs a pricey penny it is definitely worth it.
The past 6 months have not been easy to say the least.  I have just a couple more days of pumping and it feels so surreal.  I have been pregnant or breastfeeding for just about the past three years.  I'm a little unsure what life will be like not growing or feeding a human.  And, just like that life changes!

May 2016

May was a bit of a roller coaster.  Eva turned two!  Owen learned to army crawl and loves to put everything in his mouth!  Mom and Dad attempted date night with about 1 1/2 hours of success!

Family Highlights

• Eva turned 2
• Owen turned 6 months
• celebrated Mother's Day with a trip to the park and a yummy meal with friends
• Mom and Dad got called home from their date because Owen was super fussy
• Turns out Owen has a dairy intolerance and his belly has been hurting him :(
• Went to the pool for the first time this summer...Owen is in love, Eva hates it!
• Mom finished up the school year with plans to stay home next year