DONE!!!

Jackson is DONE potty training, no more pull-ups or diapers! We are so proud!

 This is Bradley's little perch all those times while Mommy helps Jackson on the potty. Isn't he cute!

6 months young...

Our little peanut is now 6 months young.

He has been a dream baby for me and I find myself often thinking of how lucky I am to be his Mommy.

I mean really who could not love that face!

He can sit up perfectly now and is trying to get into the crawling position already.

He as been somewhat of a sickee these past few weeks and has been in and out of the doctors office it seems every 2-3 weeks. I think we need to get  a frequent fliers punch card or something.

He is so happy and strangers often comment to me how happy my boys are, I love it.

Bradley is finally starting to sleep through the night, especially in that precious week that where he seems to be healthy before the next illness gets him. ;) 

Bradley loves his brother Jackson and he acts so big now that he can sit and play with his toys, much to Jacksons dismay.

Mommy is still his favorite person and is starting to get aprehensive about going to other people, especially if mommy is not around.

He love to eat his food, especially fruits.

 6 Month Stats:

16 lbs. 1 oz.*

(25%)

27 inches

(70%)

*Bradley was very sick the night before and didn't hardly anything that morning, I'm sure he is much heavier now!

That's my boy...

This is Jackson during "quiet time" as he tells me that he is not tired and just needs a toy to play with....10 minutes later he was bums up!

 I try to take Jackson and Bradley to storytime at the library every week. It really is kind of a chore as Jackson is very mobile, sociable and doesn't like to sit for very long. I like to think that he is practicing how to sit still, we still have a lot of practice to do.

The other week he turned on his charm in a way that I have never seen before. My crazy Jackson finally sat down and listened to 2 stories in a row without moving (a record). I wondered why until I saw that he was sitting next to this cute little 4-5 year old girl in a cute green dress. After the second story my 2 1/2 year old boy slyly puts his arm around this little girl. I laughed a little and quietly told him to move his arm, as the little girl was giving him the what-in-the-world-are-you-doing look. He stubbornly tells me, "I want it!" I try to quietly enforce the rules and get another, "I want it!" The little girl didn't seem bothered, but than I saw Jackson start to pucker up and go in for the kill. I said, a little louder this time, "Jackson leave her alone." all while trying to surpress my laughter. It stalls him enough not to kiss this poor little girl who is now just trying to ignore him and listen to the last story. A few comically stressful minutes go by and story time ends without any smooching! I just don't know what I am in for with my social little butterfly! :}

licking the beaters...yum!

Sunday Dinner at Grandma and Grandpa's



Grandpa Riggs, Bradley and Lily enjoying eachother's happy company



Bradley does not lack from hugs and kisses when we visit Grandma and Grandpa Riggs. His cousin, Lily, is always ready to hold him and offers several times while we are there.



Jackson actually asked to hold Bradley, which has happen fewer times than I have fingers on one hand. I had to document this rare occasion.



4 months old

Bradley is now 4 months old. He is such a joy to have and such a good baby. His favorite toy is a ribbon blanket and a frog and bug rattle.  He has an easy-going personality and is very happy. He smiles at everyone and everything.  He is a great sleeper for 1/2 of the week, sometimes sleeping up to 8-9 hours!! As for the other half, well let's just say that he likes to see his Mommy at least 1 time a night. He just had his first meal at Grandma and Grandpa Riggs home...purreed carrots, yummm. He has found his hands and his toes and is often seen sticking them into his mouth. Daddy says he only has eyes for Mommy and Mommy loves it!

We just love our little "baby butter" as Jackson says and are so happy to have him in our home.

4 month stats:

14 lbs. 6 oz

(45%)

25 1/4 inches

(55%)

Just Playin'

This is getting to be a normal occurance...the boys entertaining each other. This happens to be my favorite thing; to see my sweet little boys having fun together. It's exciting to catch a glimpse of what is to come when they both can walk and talk. 

Jackson is not one for smiling in pictures these days...again. I think he is worried about interrupting his play time.

"It's okay, Brudder!"



Jackson offering Bradley support to tolerate tummy time...sometimes life can be rough until your big brother steps in ;)