Outside Fun

Like everyone with small children we love to get outside as much as possible.  Reid got a new bike for Christmas and he wants to ride it as much as possible.  We are taking advantage of living right next to the park and we get over there at least once a day or whenever Reid can convince us to take him.  He loves to be outside and wants to practice as much as he can on his new bike.  He is getting really good on it and I’m surprised at how good he can balance already.  Best idea ever are these balance bikes.  Not a fan of training wheels and it bypasses them completely!

Tyler is 4 months

So I haven’t really been on top of things lately and I’m a little behind considering Tyler is almost 5 months but still I'm making an effort here! The months just keep going by so fast that I’m not ready for him to keep getting bigger. Every month I’m shocked at how big he is getting that maybe I’m in a little bit of denial!

Anyway, Tyler is growing so fast and we just love him more and more each day.  He is such a snuggle bug and loves to be held which is a good thing because I just can’t help myself.  He is getting so fat and chunky which makes him perfect for squeezes.  He is also losing all of his hair, especially in the back.  He doesn’t have a bald spot, but a bald ring. Still not sure what color his hair is going to end up being.  The new growth is still so short that it is hard to tell.  I think it’s going to be a dark blond but we shall see. 

He is getting more and more playful. He loves to see what is going on around him and just loves to be outside. He squeals and talks so much more when he is outside.  He pretty much has to be able to see someone when he is awake or else he gets angry so when I am cleaning I have to turn his seat so that he can see me at all times.  He smiles and talks to me while I am being busy so I don’t mind it too much.

I took him to the gym for the first time and has done great every time.  I am thrilled cause now I get to drop the kids off for an hour to have some time to myself and I get a good workout.  It takes forever to get there but once I’m there it is so worth it.   We also took him to the doctor for his 4 month checkup and things look perfect.  He is just as perfect as can be and his doctor is very happy with this development. 

Weight: 13lbs, 12oz, 22nd percentile

Length: 24 3/4 in. 38th percentile

Head: 16 1/2 in 36th percentile

Tyler is 3 Months

So I’m super behind with blogging and totally missed a whole month.  With the holidays and everything it was impossible to find a second to sit down, let alone blog.  Tyler turned 3 months in December which is always bittersweet for me cause they are officially out of that newborn phase.  I miss that phase but it is also super fun when they are more alert and their little personality starts to come out.  He is such a happy baby and good little boy that I was worried that he might just flip a switch and become terrible but he has stayed super good.  He has started to talk and make his presence known around the house and really looks for us if we aren’t in the room.  He loves to be surrounded by his family and the only time he gets fussy is when he can’t see one of us around.  He loves to be held and snuggled and adores his big brother.  Whenever Reid is playing or just around, Tyler has to have an eye on him to see what he is doing.  They love to snuggle before bed time and it’s when I can get most of the stuff I need to get done because they are both so happy just being with one another.  I am just loving having my two boys.  I was so nervous to have two but they couldn’t be better and we just adore them so much.  They fill my day with love and we have so much fun together.  I am definitely busy but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Tyler is 2 Months

My sweet little boy is two months already.  He is so fun and such a great addition to our family.  We just all love him so much and enjoy his perfect little personality.  He had his two month checkup and passed with flying colors.  The doctor is very pleased with his growth and says he is just perfect. He is starting to recognize us more and more. He is smiling and cooing which just makes my heart melt.  He adores his brother and looks for him when he hears his voice.  Reid still wants to be wherever Tyler is and asks to hold him on an hourly basis. 

Tyler has rolled over from his tummy to his back and is getting stronger every day.  He is an excellent sleeper and has been sleeping about 8-9 hours every night for a couple of weeks. I just started putting him in his crib in the room with Reid and they have been doing great.  They have both slept great and we haven’t had any problems…yet.  I’m sure they will come later but for now I am enjoying my sleep.  He is just the best baby and so calm and easy going. He still rarely cries and just waits patiently for me to get him when he wakes up or when he is hungry.  Sometimes I worry how easy going he is but that’s because I have to worry about something! He is just as perfect as can be and we just love him so much!

Two moth stats:

10 lbs, 14 oz (30th percentile)

23 in long (54th percentile) and head is 15 1/2 in (35th percentile)

Going private

Wes has really been bugging me to make the blog private so if you are interested in reading this blog then just make sure to give me your email address.  I’ll probably make it private in the next week or so. I know it’s more annoying but my husband is even more annoying and I’m sick of him talking about it so I guess I will just give in!

Halloween Time

It seems like every year each holiday just gets better and better.  With Reid getting older and now having another one it just made everything so fun.  We had a great time and Reid really got into Halloween.  I found a cow costume that was so cute for Tyler so I convinced Reid to be a cowboy so we could have a bit of a theme.  Reid thought it was great and was so excited to be a cowboy.  He would run around the house saying, “I be a COWBOY!”  That’s is apparently what cowboys say!

We decided to go to the pumpkin patch with my sister and her family.  It was super fun to go with cousins and Reid had a blast.  We got to go to the petting zoo, ride the train and of course, pick a pumpkin.  It was a great way to start the Halloween festivities and really got Reid excited for more.  We had a couple more parties before Halloween and one of them was our ward’s trunk or treat.  Reid got to practice trick or treating and get it down.  He loved it and our good friend Brett took him around because Wes had to work. He loved it and was excited to do more.  On the actual day we went to Wes’ sister’s house and my sister came over as well.  He got to go out with all of this cousins which was especially fun. He spent the night running at full speed after his older cousins saying, “Wait for me!” It was too funny and he just yelled trick or treat to everyone cause he was so excited.  It was a great time and it just makes me more excited for next year!

Tyler is 1 Month

I can’t believe my baby is a whole month already.  It is going by way too fast and I am trying to enjoy every minute with him.  I was such a mess and so crazy with Reid that I didn’t really enjoy him at this age so I am soaking every little bit of Tyler up.  He is such a good baby and has just brought so much joy to our family.  I couldn’t imagine life without him.

He is such a good sleeper and does so well at night.  He’s still getting up about every 3 hours but he nurses so well and then goes right back to sleep. It’s hard to get up but he makes it about as easy as it could be.  He also just loves his big brother.  They have bonded and it is really amazing to see.  Tyler perks up whenever he hears Reid’s voice and Reid just always wants to be wherever Tyler is and is constantly giving him kisses.  I know they are going to be so close growing up and I’m so glad that they will have each other. I can’t wait to see that brotherly bond continue to grow.  Reid is so protective of Tyler and is constantly reminding me to now forget him and he always says to Tyler is so special.  Reid hasn’t been jealous at all which I was really worried about but is just all love.  I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to handle two kids but it is a lot easier than I thought. Granted, I have days that I just want to scream and pull out all my hair but the majority of the time it is pretty good.  I just love my boys and couldn’t be happier to have Tyler here and he is just as perfect as can be.

I weighed him at my sister’s house a few days before he turned a month and he was just under 8 1/2 pounds.  He is gaining weight perfectly and is getting some chub. Can’t wait until he is nice and chunky!