It really is amazing how quickly the time goes by. And seriously, I feel like we've been a family of 4 forever now. I absolutely love my boys and while there are certainly challenges and rough days, in the end, I will always rejoice in the Lord for the blessings He showers on us daily. It feels like we are getting to the point where we can 'handle' the daily routine for the boys and for ourselves. Drew is getting more and more verbal and independent, and Noah, for the most part is a happy little kid.
Noah's growth stats from his4 month appointment were: Weight: 13 lb. 15 oz.(25%) Height: 26.5 in(90%) Head: 41.5 cm(33%)Noah's big achievement for the month is his giggling! His first true laugh was on Nov. 15, and since then, we do all we can to hear it over and over again - it is just the sweetest sound; we can't help but smile from ear to ear when we hear it! The best way to get it is tickling up his tummy to his neck, or giving lots of kisses near his neck & face - he just loves it!
He also likes to play peek a boo more and more, and follows the sound of his brother everywhere! Their faces just light up when they see each other - I so hope it stays more that way than the alternative! He also likes to play Pat-A-Cake, and Drew loves to play it with him! We just have to watch that Drew doesn't rip his arms off when he 'throws it in the pan!" Drew just loves playing with and being near Noah, a little too much at times - we have to tell him to not lay on him alot, and he wants to turn his head to look him in the face lots, and gives full-on mouth to mouth kisses - there's no doubt he's loving!
Noah is also getting better at grabbing at objects - our faces, toys, and his own feet. But more than anything, he always wants something in his mouth! He is such a drooler! He will chew on ANYTHING! so we now understand why there are bibs for little babies - we didn't need them with Drew, but happy to have them for Noah!
We are getting out and about more - going to the park, walks in the stroller (a bit of a workout for Mommy when it's the double stroller!), one of Daddy's indoor soccer games, and even had a baby playdate with a good friend of ours. Mommy also went back to work this past month for the first time since Noah was born, but we all did great, but we are happy that I'm not full time at this point especially!
Drew is learning more and more every day...it's amazing what he picks up on his own, what he learns from his teacher & friends at school, and how quickly he can learn some things we teach him - truly a sponge just soaking everything up! He uses some really long sentences to communicate with us, shocking us at times; and then other times he just points & grunts! He has developed somewhat of a Texas 'drawl' to his voice which is funny & adorable & kind of surprising since neither of us have thick Texan accents, but it's so cute!
He's definitely all about being independent, so we are hearing lots of "I get it" & "Let me do it" & "I have an idea". He remembers all sorts of things we tell him, sometimes without us even trying - he will remind me to take the lid off his cup if we are in the kitchen, because it's not on carpet...that may seem silly, but that wasn't something I was intentional about teaching him, but he knows it! And he's all about stopping at stop signs, and red means stop & green means go. and he has some of the best manners, saying Thank you, Please, Scuze me, and Bless you without being prompted!
He's still the rough & tumbly boy that he's always been, lately loving to play soccer with Daddy, and play baseball and catch. We're pretty sure he will be super excited to start playing 'team' sports as soon as possible - he already talks about it..."when I get older, I play soccer like Daddy!" He's all about sword fighting too, and has added in quite the fancy footwork at times! And yet for having no fear of anything physical, it's becoming more and more apparent that he's got quite the complicated little personality...he is fascinated & excited about all sorts of things, but when it comes down to actually doing it, there are times he will just fight & scream & refuse! For example, his class had individual school pictures this month - well, he loves taking pictures, but he would NOT sit for the picture. They told us he cried so much, there wasn't even a chance. This of course is fine, but it just perplexes me sometimes how he would happily jump off any height ledge, but refuses to sit for a picture...if only I understood his little brain!
We had a lovely Thanksgiving, spending the day at Grandma & Papa's house - we always have such a good time with the Palmer family! The food was delicious of course, and we love the company! Though we left earlier than planned - Drew was so torn between playing with cousin Luke & being absolutely exhausted & needing a nap, that we had to just go home & Drew & Noah both crashed immediately! I guess it took it out of them! Then Grandpa & Nana came for the rest of the weekend for a visit - helping set up the Christmas trees and Black Friday shopping!
We are excited about Christmas, and know it will be here before we know it!
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