Liam James | Seven Months

Well, I realized today that I completely forgot to write about Liam's seventh month of life!  

I do have a very valid excuse for that though....we BOUGHT A HOUSE!

See! That's us holding our new house keys!  We closed on October 5th and having been turning the house into a home ever since!  We painted every wall, every closet and every ceiling with Killz because the house was formerly smoked in and we needed to get rid of the smell.  We then painted all the walls in every room and are re-doing the cabinets.  Oh - and we are also replacing all the window trim and baseboards as well!

Liam has been such a good baby the entire time we have been busy with the house.  He has done a great job of being patient with Chris and I when he needs something and done an excellent job of entertaining himself.  

I don't mean to make it sound like Chris and I stick Liam in a box with 3 toys and expect him to fend for himself while we work on the house - but there are times when Chris needs my help with something and Liam just hangs out while we get stuff done! Liam has definitely done a great job getting himself into a routine since we've been back on our own!

Liam's personality changed overnight in the past month.  He is learning to recognize people, especially Chris and I, and waves at everyone - even the dogs!

Sleep 
Oh, sleep.  How I missed you.  We were able to move back into my in-law's basement (after the flood) for two week before we actually moved into our house.  Being back in his crib did wonders for Liam.  He went from being up ever 1-2 hours each night to sleeping from 9pm-6am straight.  Even when he wakes up at 6am to eat, he goes back to sleep until about 8am.  This mama is loving the extra sleep!

 Eating
Oh man, and I thought Liam liked to eat before.  Now that Liam has started eating "big kid" food, I realize that there is a whole new level of loving to eat!  Liam has never really been into the "baby food" puree, but will eat it if it is all I offer.  His favorite is puffs.  The second he sees me pull that yellow container out of the cupboard he starts kicking his legs, smiling and reaching for them!  Liam eats about 3 times a day - usually twice at daycare and once at home around 6pm.  He eats rice cereal for every meal (gotta get that iron) and I usually add some fruits and veggies in with it or cube some up and put it on his high chair.  Oh does this child love to eat anything and everything and of course, what mommy and daddy have is always WAY more interesting.  Liam is still getting that good 'ol booby milk every day as well and loves that just as much as he did before!

6 Month Weight: 24lbs 10oz
7 Month Weight: 25lbs 7oz

6 Month Length: 29 inches
7 Month Length: 30 inches
 

6 Month Diaper Size: Size 4
7 MOnth Diaper Size: Size 5
 

6 Month Clothes Size: 12-18 Month
7 Month Clothes Size: 18 Month




Favorites
Going for Walks | Swinging at the Park | Trees | Sitting Up | Being Tickled | Laughing | Talking with Mama and Daddy | Bath Time | Eating | Getting Diaper Changed (and then getting to be naked for a while) | Thumb Sucking| Being Naked | Being in the Walker | Other Kids | Watching the Dogs | Cuddling | Rolling Over | Putting EVERYTHING in his Mouth | Waving | When Mama Sings "You are my Sunshine"

Least Favorites
When Mama Walks Away | Being in the Carseat Too Long | Being Hungry | Bibs

Firsts / Milestones
09.20.15       First Rice Cereal
10.05.15       Mama and Daddy Bought a House
10.16.15       Discovered How to Wave

 Hanging out with Auntie Stef and Papa

 Liam just loves the cooler weather

 Hanging out with Uncle Frankie

Oh yes, he also learned to do this too

Enjoying the fall weather

 Playing with some toys in bed

 Cuddles with mama (such a cuddly boy)

 Spoiled ROTTEN

Liam waving  "Helloooo"

The bond between mother and son is a special one.  It remains unchanged by time or distance.  It is the purest love - unconditional and true.