Reid, you are so fun and curious. Always on the go, changing you is a battle in itself and set you down for a minute and who knows where you'll end up. Actually, we know you'll aim for the bathroom and bathtub or Caden's room; those are usually your go-to spots. What is new in your world? Besides breaking my heart a bit by being so close to one…seriously, how is that happening already….
-You still only have two teeth
-You haven't been sleeping as well, but the last two months have been harder for you and you've been through a lot, so just recently took you to a chiropractor for a consult and got a slight 'adjustment', which was just a series of pressure points along your back area, focusing on your lower back. I am not a huge chiro person, but this gal made me feel very comfortable and secure with how she works so we went ahead with that adjustment. Sure enough, that afternoon you took the best, real crib nap ever and since then have slept pretty decently. You were just waking up upset, and then would get even more upset when we soothed you to sleep but tried to lay you down again. A little tough love and maybe some of this outside help to help both you and us to get some better sleep.
-You weigh 18 lbs and are a healthy little goober
-You love baths. It is a guarantee to make you a happy guy and you just splash, splash, splash! It's so funny to see how excited you get and let that cute smile out while playing in there. We can go in and get the water going, get Caden started and sure enough you show up shortly after rounding the corner wanting to join the party!
-You love the little biscuit treats and have taken pretty well to your sippy cup. Only two more months of bottles so trying to get you used to it a little before making the big transition to just cups and milk.
can barely get you to sit still during pictures anymore!
Really, the last month hasn't changed too much for you, getting bigger and keeping up with your brother more easily but otherwise no new teeth, no new tricks just yet-your personality continues to shine through and I cannot put into words how much we love you and how great of an addition to our family you are. It was hard for me to feel connected personality wise at first, because I was so used to Caden and knowing his personality, and didn't have as much one on one time in the beginning to really get to know you and you are showing qualities pretty opposite of big brother, which I think is great and perfect-makes it fun and a good mix, but that was just something I had to start over on learning you and who you are. And now, who you are shines through so much and we love it. You have a serious scowl, very observant, give a good belly laugh sometimes but we really have to work for it and will give us the cutest, closed smile and just for a short bit that cracks us up and melts my heart.
You and your brother are starting to form a relationship and it is just the best thing I witness as a mom to see the interactions that you both have. You LOVE being around Caden, and he loves being a good big brother to you. Even when you go after his toys he's been good at sharing and is good with my explanation that you are just curious and learning what everything is. More recently after his day at school he just loves on you so much and repeats over and over again 'I so wuv baby, mom. I so wuv him!' Melts my heart and I pray so hard over the relationship you boys will have.
You are the best little guy and we all love and adore you so much!
