The Beautiful Life of Liam James: 2016

Friday, March 4, 2016

Liam James | Ten Months

As usual, mama is late posting the blog...but we have been busy around here! Liam is crawling now and getting into EVERYTHING so I don't have time to sip my coffee and write a blog. But in all honesty, I LOVE this life. I cannot believe my baby is 10 months old already!

Liam keeps getting taller and chubbier. Everyone told us that Liam would "slim out" once he starting moving, but that is not the case. One day he just started crawling and was clumsy about it (he gets that from his dad, I swear.....) and all of a sudden he disappeared up the stairs. He is lightning fast, too. He still puts everything in his mouth - some new things I have found are bobby pins, tape, tags, and dog food. I swear I don't know where it all comes from. Anyone who knows me, knows I am a CLEAN FREAK and am constantly sweeping and vacuuming so where he finds those objects is beyond me. Terrifies me to think about what I haven't dug out of his mouth that he has ended up swallowing......

Sleep
Boy does this kid love his sleep! Now that Liam is pulling himself up and is mobil, napping hasn't been as good, especially at daycare. He used to take two 2 hour naps at daycare and that has turned into one 45 minute nap if we are lucky. So that has resulted in Liam going to bed between 6:30pm-7pm and now he wakes up at 7am. I guess I should have known that the blissful "Liam sleeps in until 8:30am" thing wouldn't last. He still sleeps about 12 hours straight which I am forever grateful for. Now if only I could go to sleep shortly after he does, I could actually get some good sleep. Of course, Liam is still sucking his thumb and is growing very attached to his lovie. He even sometimes tries to stick both thumbs in his mouth!

Eating Liam still LOVES to eat. I believe that is something that will never change. Now that he is crawling, his chubby body has been needing more calories. Just the other day, he polished off TWO grilled cheeses - no joke. Some of Liam's favorite foods are mac-n-cheese, scrambled eggs, apples, black olives, avocado, oranges, lemons (not kidding) and peaches. Oh, and any type of meat. He eats 3 solid meals a day plus has two snacks at daycare that are usually crackers or puffs. Liam is still drinking plenty of breast milk every day as well! Liam now knows how to sign "more" "done" and "SOOOO big"!

9    Month Weight: 27 lbs 0oz
10 Month Weight: 29 lbs 0oz

9 Month Length: 32.5 inches
10 Month Length: 33 inches

9    Month Diaper Size: Size 5
10 Month Diaper Size: Size 5

9   Month Clothes Size: 18-24 Month
10 Month Clothes Size: 18-24 Month

Firsts / Milestones

12.24.16 Made first Christmas Cookie

12.25.15 First Christmas
12.31.15 First New Year's Eve (rang in the new year sleeping in bed with mommy and daddy)

01.09.16 Crawled for the First Time

Making his First Christmas Cookie!

Playing in Grandma's Santa Bears!

Opening Presents!

Christmas morning opening more presents!

Always getting into things...

Crazy what difference a year can make!

Oh yes, and also, this talent. I love me silly little boy. Liam, You are always making us laugh. You are so perfect in every way.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Liam James | Nine Months

Liam is another month older and just keeps getting cuter!

Liam continues to grow and change each day. There are days when I drop him off at daycare and pick him up and he has learned a new skill. I am told at least three times a week by the daycare staff, that Liam needs a little brother or sister because he just LOVES the other kids at daycare (but he won't be getting another sibling for a while). They tell me that he is constantly smiling and trying to talk and play with the other kids, even the babies! Liam loves playing with his cousin and it is so fun to get them together. The are constantly smiling and talking to each other as well as hitting each other in the face and stealing toys.

Liam is still not crawling forward yet, but he sure gets around anyway. He is crawling backwards, rolling around, getting on his hands and knees, and scooting on his butt. His new fascination is banging two objects together and pushing things over....even his activity table. He is putting anything and everything in his mouth too. Some interesting things I have found in his mouth include cat and dog hair, pine needles, dead lady bugs, and clumps of dirt. I could literally sweep and vacuum the floor and he will still find things to put in his mouth.

Sleep
Liam is still sleeping like a champ! He has been going to bed a bit earlier the past month, usually between 7pm-8pm. He typically sleeps through the night until about 7:30am, but occasionally will wake up around 5am and want to nurse. Liam is taking two solid 1-2 hour naps per day, and sometimes takes a little cat nap after supper for about 45 minutes. I usually lay him down at night awake, and he will sit up and talk in his crib for about 15 minutes then start to whine, then before we know it, he is out cold! He also started sleeping with his lovie at night and likes to hold it up to his nose when he sucks his thumb - just like mommy used to do!

Eating
Liam still LOVES to eat. Liam finished off his "baby food" this month. I told him that once it was gone, he would only be eating what mommy and daddy eat. He was more than okay with that since he pretty much only wants what we have anyway. Some of Liam's favorite foods are mac-n-cheese, scrambled eggs, apples, green olives, and any type of meat. He eats 3 solid meals a day plus has two snacks at daycare that are usually crackers or puffs. Liam is still drinking from a sippy cup (with water only) and has discovered that if he tips his head backwards, water actually comes out of it! Liam is still drinking plenty of breast milk every day as well! Liam also learned how to sign "more" this month!

Least Favorites
When Mama Walks Away | Being in the Car seat Too Long | Being Hungry | Bibs | Getting Dressed (would rather be naked)

Firsts / Milestones
11.26.15       First Snow Fall
11.26.15       First Thanksgiving (LOVED all the food)
12.07.15      Cut Down First Christmas Tree