This sweet little cutie is so happy and loves to smile and giggle! He does not like sitting still and he is trying really hard to crawl! But, in the meantime he is rolling all over the house!
Sweet little boy is already sitting up all by himself. He is still a little shaky and when he gets excited or wants a toy, he topples over. It's so sweet to see how excited he is when he gets to sit up and try and play with Patrick. He loves to try and play with Patrick as long as mom or dad is within reach. He seems a little nervous when I leave him on the floor next to Patrick to go get something. Patrick tends to love on him a little too hard sometimes!
He has two teeth and I think he is about to get a couple more on top. He has been gnawing on his hands constantly! He is also drooling like crazy!
Peyton has been a good eater so far and loves to try new things. He has had sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, bananas and apples. He also loves all teething crackers and eats them before I can unwrap a new one! Hopefully, he will be my good eater. It's looking promising so far!
Michael and I decided to make Peyton's baby food this time around. Patrick is such a terrible eater, I felt like we should try something new. I have to give all the credit to Michael for making it all! I was planning to make it and then every time I started Patrick yelled for me to play with him, so Michael took over and made it all! He has continued to make more food each weekend! I have to say it has been such a success and so much healthier than store bought baby food. I thought it would take a ton of time, but it is so easy and so much cheaper! I doubt I will ever buy baby food from the store again.
Peyton still really loves to nurse and refuses to just take a bottle when I am home (he will take a bottle, but then insists on nursing too :) ). I am convinced that he is waking up at night because he wants to nurse/cuddle and not because he is actually hungry. He normally eats a couple times at night for fifteen minutes and goes back to bed, so I am okay with it. I have a hard time letting him fuss too much since I am away from him all day. I know, I know...I should let him cry it out, but I have an anxiety attack every time I let him cry for more than 10 minutes. Plus, I am pretty sure that when I look back on my life, I am not going to mind missing a couple hours of sleep. But, I am sure I will cherish those extra minutes I got to share with this precious little boy. There is nothing quite like cuddling with a sweet little cooing baby in the quiet of the night! Luckily I have an understanding husband who puts up with my lack of sleep comments and tries to support me! Maybe I will have a child that just magically sleeps through the night one day? Well...one can always wish!
Peyton LOVES his bouncer and is so content to just sit there and bounce in it. Patrick maybe spent 10 minutes total in the bouncer and just hated it! So it's nice to put it to good use! Below is a picture of what I came home to one night after working late. Peyton's bouncer on top of the kitchen counter while Michael was cooking. Unconventional, but everyone was happy so whatever works :) !
And here is a little video of my boys. Patrick tickling "baby" and Peyton giggling at him. So sweet.
Love you Peyton! We are having so much fun with you sweet little boy!
