Aiden is 8 months

Well little peanut is 8months today and boy has he been busy this past month. He's still a big boy weighing in at 20.6 lbs and 99% in height. Long and lean is how we seem to grow them in this house. Aiden so far is the longest so will be interesting how tall he'll end up.

Here's what he's been up to:
*Has begun eating crackers and some table food cut into very small bites. Still eating baby food like a champ. Hasn't turned his nose up to a thing. He's a great eater. Loved mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving.

*Is really working on crawling. He gets up on his knees and rocks back n forth but so far only is going backwards. He gets where he wants though by rolling, scooting and inching. If he wants it he finds a way to get it.

*Has 7 teeth --4 on top and 3 on bottom (another bottom tooth is working it's way through right now so soon will have 8)

*Starting to have separation Anxiety when I leave the room or set him down. Driving mommy a little nuts but know it will pass so trying to hang in there.

*Loves playing toys. Sits on the floor and plays for very long periods of time.

*Still very happy and smiley little guy. He's so laid back and content. We can take him anywhere and he's the best boy out of all 3.

*Some nights he's a great sleeper others not so great. The separation thing is not helping along with cutting a tooth. So each night is an adventure.

*Had his first ear infection last month which was no fun but doing better now.

Overall Aiden is doing great and is just yummy. I cant get enough of him each day.

Bye,Bye November~Hello December I hope your kinder to us!

We have almost made it through November and what a month it was. NON-Stop sick kids, no sleep the entire month due to all the sick kiddos and frazzled nerves not to mention the dent it put into my pocket book this month due to all the co-pays I paid with all the Dr. visits. We fought tummy bugs, sinus infections,one ear infection for Aiden and 2 for poor Ryan. We have finally had this past week where NO ONE WAS SICK. I felt so blessed that we were all healthy for Thanksgiving and pray we can stay this way. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parents home. We all ate way to much, played some games indoor and out and just enjoyed spending time together. I even braved going out to a few stores this year on Black Friday. Don't worry it wasn't in the middle of the night. 1pm in the afternoon and it was still nuts.Jen and I had fun finding deals and hanging out on a girls adventure. I have completed almost all of my Christmas shopping only a few items left. We went and bought a artificial tree last night since we are leaving the day after Christmas to fly to see Ben's family. I am sad not to have a real tree this year but not really safe to have a real tree in the house drying out while we are not here. Let''s just say FIRE HAZARD!!! So artificial tree it is this year. Clearing out a spot in the front window and will have fun tonight with Christmas music and hot chocolate to decorate. I love this time of year and the kids just make it so much fun. I truly have so much to be thankful for. So I am saying happily "Good Bye November and Hello to December !!!"

Aiden is now 7 months!!

Hard to believe that my little Aiden is already 7months and he continues to be such a wonderful light in our our lives. This month we have had some big milestones that he's reached which makes mommy proud but a little sad as my little baby is growing WAY TO FAST!! We went to the Dr. on Friday and Aiden is growing by leaps and bounds. He is 20.6 lbs (88% on charts), length 30inches long (99%on charts) so as you can see he is a VERY tall little guy. I am just thankful he's healthy and growing so wonderfully.

As you can see in the pictures and video below he is a happy,carismaic little man who makes mommy's heart melt each and every day.

Milestones and growth this month:

*eating all solids, there's nothing he's turned his nose up to yet. He's a great eater.

*loves Cheerios and puffs and beginning to get them into his own mouth.

*getting a hang of the cup even better now.

*Sitting up really well

*Is trying to crawl, he rolls around and scouches to get something if he wants it.

*Very chatty and hearing da,da more now.

*Has developed some separation anxiety when mommy leaves the room.

*IN LOVE WITH HIS BROTHERS, they come near and he lights up and giggles.

*Getting 4 top teeth and one bottom tooth to add to the cute two bottom teeth that he has had since 4 months. Getting these teeth all at once has been very hard on little Aiden. Our normally smiley baby has had some nights of screaming, and misery for all. Thankfully all but one is peaking thru so hopefully we are thru the worst for now.

*Had his first flu shot on Tues. and developed a low grade fever and sniffles.

*Loves bouncing in the jumperoo and excersaucer.

*Looked cute on Halloween but didn't care for being dressed up and just wanted a boob and bed.

*Still a decent sleeper but the teeth have messed us up alot. Mommy is still trying to adjust.

Overall Aiden is doing great and I am so in love with my little man. Slow down buddy!! Mommy is trying to take it all in. Below is a video of our sweet boy playing with his toys. You can hear him giggle and laugh. Enjoy.

BOO!!

Well Halloween came and went way to fast. I am still in shock that it's Nov. 1st today. This Halloween was so much fun now that I have two little boys that really understand and are excited about trick or treating. Keaton was a Pirate this year and a cute ( oh, I mean scary)one at that,Ryan was an adorable Kangaroo, and Aiden a Lion. We could barely keep up with Keaton this year as he and cousin Joe were so excited they tried to leave us in the dust. Ryan was another story. He took his time walking and cautiously would go to the door and say "Happy Halloween!" once given a treat he would turn around each and every time and say "Wook what they gave me,Wow!" You would think the kid won the lottery, he was so thrilled. Candy is Ryan's soft spot the kid differently has a sweet tooth and Halloween I think ranks higher than Christmas so far. The boys made it as far as their little legs could carry them and called it a night. Keaton had just as much fun handing out candy when we got home.

It's hard to believe another Halloween has gone by and were now gearing up for the big holidays to come. I just love this time of year, the boys and I have been baking up a storm with chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, cookies, and Carmel apples. The good thing is that I love to bake but once I bake I rarely eat much of it. Sounds strange but Ben's office loves it!!

I love tradition and making memories and I am looking forward to all the moments to come.