Here comes Baby #3!!!!!

We are beyond ecstatic that Baby #3 is coming around April 6!!!!

We could have found out a bit earlier, but we took the test on my birthday, and then told family/ friends on Andrew's birthday... So the timing was pretty fun on this one. Sweetest birthday gift ever was finding out about this little one!!!

We've always said we wanted three kiddos (although lately I think I want four!), so it's really sweet to be able to see God answering those prayers.

13 weeks with baby #3!
Photobombed by Baby #2!

Thoughts on this pregnancy...
1. First trimester is no joke, especially with two toddlers. Nausea and extreme exhaustion consumed my every day and night. So not fun. With the other two, it felt like more constant nausea, but with this one it always gradually increased throughout the day. So I would actually wake up feeling fine every day, but as the day went on, I felt worse and worse. By dinner, I was trying not to puke in whatever food I was cooking. And by bedtime, I had a miserable time falling asleep- because even though I was soooooooo tired, I felt so sick to my stomach, I couldn't sleep. Ugh. So, so thankful that's all over. And I took a nap almost every.single.day for the first 17 weeks. Could NOT make it throughout the day without one.

2. We're considering not finding out the gender on this one. We found out with both boys, and LOVED knowing, but since this is the third time around, we kinda want it to feel different and special in this way. I keep going back and forth, but I'm leaning towards not. I may regret this decision. Next week is the ultrasound at my doctor, and she doesn't keep it in the file. So it's a "now or never" type scenario. Eek.

3. When I was preggo with Owen, Graham was so little, he had ZERO idea what was happening. He couldn't say baby, he didn't even notice my belly getting so big, nothing. Owen is the same way this time, but it is SO, SO fun to share this pregnancy with Graham!!! He has recently started acknowledging babies around us (he NEVER cared before), he will give kisses to my belly, he prays for the "baby in mommy's belly," and he goes back and forth predicting a little brother or little sister. It is seriously such a joy for me to share it with him. PRESH.

4. Ain't nobody got time for documentation. I can't for the life of me keep up with LIFE, much less take weekly bump pictures or blog about what's happening. I LOVE reading back on these, so I'm going to try to do more now that I have a little energy.

Big purchase for our new family of 5!
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O baby is ONE YEAR OLD!

Weight: His 12 month checkup isn't for a while, so we'll find out then. This kid is solid though. Solid.

Height: ???

Clothing size: Still living in his 18 month rompers. All day and all night... Although a couple them are getting tight! Eek. 

Diaper size: Cloth. 

Feeding: Three nursing sessions a day. Was hoping to drop one before now, but he still doesn't drink a ton out of a sippy cup, and I've been afraid he's going to get dehydrated since we're out in the sun every moment possible. Eating a TON of solid foods lately- about half pureed and half table food. Tried cow milk for the first time on his birthday and didn't hate it! RELIEF.

Sleeping: Same- 2 naps a day, and still sleeping roughly 7p-7a every night.

Milestones: 8 teeth... He loooooooves standing lately. He's taken a couple steps while holding onto things, but seems far from walking on his own. Still not wanting to crawl. He scoots backwards a little on his belly, and scoots on his butt while sitting. 

Likes: His feet- he constantly plays with them in the stroller.  Being outside. There have been a couple times when I have been holding him to check the mail, say goodbye to a friend, etc, where I just step onto the front porch and then come back inside... and he FREAKS OUT. He gets so excited when he thinks he's getting to go outside, and then screams when I bring him back in. Poor kid. Still loves baths, the stroller- as long at it's moving, Ergo, swings, pool, standing up, attention.

Dislikes: Getting diaper changed. Unfamiliar people trying to hold him. Okay let's be serious- ANYONE trying to hold him. He has a DEATH GRIP when people get near him, he's so scared they're going to take him away  from me. Poor kid. Church nursery. 

Adventures: First hike for Father's Day. Lots of family! First Chick-Fil-A Cow Appreciation Day. TURNING ONE!!!

What we couldn't live with out: Ergo. Double stroller. Don't I say this every time?

Best part of parenting this age: Same as last month- As much as I hate that he screams bloody murder any time I'm not within reach, it is pretty sweet how much he loves his Mama. :)

Hardest part of parenting this age: Fevers for both boys this month. :( Sick littles is so sad and hard.

Obaby's 1st bday party!

Let's get serious. I don't have time to write a blog post. So here's Obaby's first birthday party in pictures.

There were balloons and bubbles, pools and cupcakes, friends and family. What more can you ask for?!  He is such a delight to us, and we cherish this little guy, so it was so great to celebrate his first year of life. You have our hearts, sweet Owen!! Cannot BELIEVE my baby is one!!!

O baby at 11 months

Weight: Somewhere over 20 lbs...?

Height: No idea.

Clothing size: He basically lives in 18 month rompers, night and day. A few 12 months separates still fit too.

Diaper size: Cloth. Travelled a lot this month and used disposable during trips, so I actually know now! Size 3.

Feeding: THREE NURSING SESSIONS A DAY! Throwing a party for myself. He's fought the sippy cup, but is making a lot of progress lately. He's still eating pureed fruits and veggies, but also is starting to like table foods. Chicken, green beans, pasta, cheese, bananas, avocados whatever.

Sleeping: Same- 2 naps a day, and still sleeping roughly 7p-7a every night.

Milestones: He's saying "Mama" with meaning!!! 7 teeth now... He's still not very interested in crawling. Every time I put him on his belly, he rolls over a few seconds later. He can scoot backwards some, and he's tried to pull up once...  He can get his butt in the air, but can't get to his feet yet. Kid basically just wants to either be held all the time, or be sitting and playing with toys.

Likes: Baths. Being held. The pool. Being outside.

Dislikes: Teething. Airplanes. Long car rides. Getting diaper changed. Not being held. Not being able to see Mama....Separation anxiety is at its peak. Freaks out if I walk TWO FEET AWAY. Not just leaving the room, people. Leaving his side!!!! Poor kid.

Adventures: 1st plane ride to see Uma and Pap in Phoenix. Road trip to TN to see family and honor Grandmom L's life. Pool. Lots of outdoor play.

What we couldn't live with out: Ergo. Double stroller. Don't I say this every time?

Best part of parenting this age: As much as I hate that he screams bloody murder any time I'm not within reach, it is pretty sweet how much he loves his Mama. :)

He's always kicked his little foot up on stroller rides!
I love it.

Pool days are the best days.

Cousins in TN.

Hardest part of parenting this age: I said this last month and I'll say it again... I think this has been his fussiest month yet... Lots of crying over teething and not being able to move. :(

Grahammers at 2.5 years

Age: 2.5 Years

Stats: 31 lbs, 10 oz (50-75th %), 36 inches tall (50th%) Always pretty average. 

Clothes: 2T 

Favorite Foods: Granola balls- he beggggggs for these things. We don't give him many desserts, so this is his favorite sweet treat. Any fruit-- blueberries and strawberries seem to be his favorite, but really he just devours any fruit. He also loves chicken, grilled cheese, and yogurt. He's a pretty good eater overall and doing wayyyyy better on veggies now. He's not a huge fan, but will willingly eat some now (without being hidden). Sweet potatoes and peas are the easiest for him. And he gets spinach smoothies and carrot muffins all the time. 

Words: He's finally taken off with his vocabulary. He seemed to be a late talker, and my pediatrician recommended we have him evaluated by First Steps at his 2 year checkup. Between the holidays/ traveling/ paperwork, it was about 6 weeks before they actually evaluated him. And they said he was fine! Whew. He finally started putting two-word phrases together, now repeats almost anything, and speaks in simple sentences. My favorite is to overhear him in his crib, jabbering to himself before he falls asleep. Lots of times he just randomly will list off his favorite things... "carousel... Chet... Cori... Liam... MOPS... bus... teddy..." Bahahaha. He also has a love-hate relationship with appliances/ anything that make loud noises. So several times a day, we will go through that list- "all done vacuum?" "dada all done drill?" "mama all done blender?" etc. He also lives all day in the fear of going to bed, and he knows Owen takes more naps than him, so he's constantly saying, "Owen night-night! Graham play!" My favorite thing lately has been in response to the fact that I've been trying to help him transition from one activity to another without meltdowns, but telling him when we're going to leave a place in "two minutes." Now when we arrive at a place he really loves (a friend's house, the gardens, etc.), he'll immediately look at me and say, "no minutes! no minutes!" because he doesn't want the warning that we're leaving soon! Hahahaha. He's also singing along to songs now, which is completely adorable. 

Activities: Pool. Splash pad. Music class. MOPS. Grocery shopping. Children's Museum. Playdates. Parks. Gardens.

Favorite Things: The CAROUSEL. Seriously obsessed. Splash pads. I think he is finally outgrowing his love of buckets. He is moving onto playing with actually toys- he loooooooves stacking blocks into "big tower!", making food in his play kitchen, pushing buses and trucks. Still loving musical things. We were in the car the other day for an hour and he requested "Oh How He Loves Us" the entire way, over and over again. He's also in love with "Wheels on the Bus" and asks Nonnie to sing it for him anytime we talk to her on the phone. He LOVES being outside still- swinging, sliding, climbing, walking, digging in dirt, whatever. Still adores Teddy. Thinks Owen is the best. Favorite books are getting longer- Berenstain Bears cars book, Are You My Mother, etc. He loves standing on anything and declaring himself "tall!!!" 

Mom's Proudest Moment: Being brave enough to jump in the pool the first time near the water this summer!!

Dad's Proudest Moment: Graham singing along to hymns with him. Andrew has sung hymns over this boy since day one, and they have been our go-to for him during times of fussyness, for us to remember God's grace during hard moments of parenting, and just wanting to pass on a legacy of tuning our hearts to God's faithfulness through worship. It has been such a joy for us both to hear Graham's voice start singing right along.