7-8 Months

From 7 to 8 months
- has two teeth on bottom
- says "mmm" after every bite of food.
- loves Johnny jump-up
- still fits in some 6 month clothes
- takes two 2hr naps during the day
- loves snacks
- tried the fruit net and loves it
- rolls all over and getting closer to crawling but not quite there
- does a throat gurgle/yell when being tickled
- sleeps with mr. Frog on his face and prefers to have his head arched back
- lunges and attacks when excited
- shows off to strangers by smiling and laughing at people
- does a shy nussle in mom's shoulder then looks back again to see if that person is still playing with him
- needs lots of attention and entertainment
- loves walks and sitting outside

My sweet boy,
Another month has flown by and you and I are closer than ever! I've been putting off finding a job because I don't even want to think about missing a moment with you. You are my best friend! You make me laugh every single day and I love it. I love how you need me and how you look at me and yearn for my attention. You are growing up and have the funniest personality. You must know how dang cute you are because you use it to your advantage in public. You mimic me with laughs and squeals and talk up a storm all day! You know how to get your way and tell me what you do and don't want by your body language. You are pleasant and happy 99% of the time just like your daddy!! Always happy and get excited over the little things in life! I have the biggest crush on you!! You are the most darling, beautiful and adorable little boy I have ever laid eyes on! I could kiss your little face all day! Your daddy and I sneak into your room to watch you sleep because of how sweet you are and how much we adore you! We love you more than you know!
You number one fan,
Your mama

7 months

- sitting up so good!
- scoots in circles on his tummy
- talks and babbles so loud and for long periods of time
- started to drool (we think me may be teething)
- taking 2 naps a day
- bed time at 8 and sleeps until 7-7:30
- eating solids 3x a day and loves it!
- opens and closes his mouth so fast mom barely has time to get the spoon in
- jumps in the Johnny jump up and thinks he's so funny
- smiles all the time
- still loves grabbing his toes
- learned to clap on his 7month birthday
- squeezes/attacks you when he gets excited
- learning to sign : milk, more, and eat
- doesn't like his binky much... Thinks if it more as a toy than a pacifier
- mama stopped nursing :( for many reasons.
- crazy mover always

My sweet baby boy,
Another month has passed and I can't believe it. This month was especially a fun one because both me and your dad didn't have work and we were able to spend all day with you. We moved into nammi and papa's house and they are so helpful at playing with and entertaining you. You are gonna love having them around. I am amazed each day how smart and grown up you are. You love being the center of attention and always give smiles to people around who stare and say what a beautiful baby you are. It's true. You are still as handsome as you were 7 months ago. You have become such a good sleeper and eater and it makes you one happy boy. You love your daddy so much and are going to miss his playfulness and funny noises once he has to start work. Your constant singing and talking is hilarious to us and we fight over who gets to go get you after a nap because you jump with your whole body in excitement and make us feel so special. You are the sweetest busy body around and I wouldn't want it any other way. I will miss your tiny hands that play with your hair while you eat. Your little Buddha belly that sticks out especially following a meal. You are the laugh and joy to my day and it is my privilege to teach you and help you grow. I love you to the moon and back and will forever be indebted to your father in heaven for blessing me as your mother. I hope you can feel of my love.
Your mama.

Half birthday

A half a year has passed in what feels like a blink! And yet I get sad trying to remember what he was like as a newborn: his tiny hands, movements, soft cry, sweet baby face. I'm afraid that I'll forget my newborn and only be able to remember this baby that is growing and learning new things every day!

From 5-6 months Bradley:
- rolls all over the place
- has perfected the arch/ fit
- loves/prefers to stand up
- squeals and gurgles constantly
- if he's rested and fed he is the happiest smiliest little guy
- still not quite sitting up. He's physically capable, but is too interested in everything he lunges forward.
- started rice cereal and does good but thinks its pretty bland.
- still impatient when hungry for a bottle
- chunked up after he was introduced solids.
- eyes have changed to brown after long wondering if they'd be blue or green.
- loves to be thrown or bonked on the head with a pillow.
- still eats and grabs his toes all the time, even when your holding him
- feet are too small for 0-3 month shoes
- doc says his dry skin is eczema
- holds his own bottle like a champ.
- puts his arm around you when you hold him.
- a very social baby
- started a serious red poop face
- reaches for everything in sight
- started on rice cereal and carrots- loves it
- 4th percentile on weight at 6 mo appointment (14.4lbs)

My sweet baby boy,
You have been the best baby! I think your dad and I were spoiled when you came to us. You have a happy demeanor and love attention! I hope you carry that on as you grown up and be a leader as your friends and younger siblings look to you for an example. I love your innocence and playfulness. Your smile that greets us in the morning is priceless! The perfect start to a day for me. As much as I love you, I get a much needed rest from my job as constant entertainer while you nap. But by the time it's time to get up I am rejuvenated and ready to party! You still make me feel like your favorite when you shake your whole body when I walk into the room! Each day you teach me love, excitement, patience, and devotion. You are my world and I love you more than you know!
Lots of love,
Your mama

5 months

This blog has quickly become my shrine to Bradley. Can you blame me? Here's to another month passing too quickly.

My sweet bubbas,
I'm finally down to my last month of work. I never thought time would go by so fast. Your daddy has taken such good care of you but still admits that I am your favorite. I think it's your way of making me feel less sad about leaving you during the day. You are so happy and active. I'm not forcing you to rollover or crawl anytime soon because I know as soon as you learn I'm gonna be so busy! You love singing in the car and playing with your feet. I want to remember you just the way you are. It's amazing to me how much I love you! You will never understand until you are a daddy yourself and by that time you won't believe that I loved you as much as you love your own kids. You constantly need attention and are even starting to throw little fits when you don't get what you want. But you never cease to melt my heart with a simple smile or coo or raise of the eye brows. You are perfect. Absolutely perfect..
All my love,
Your mama

From 4-5 months:
- rolled all the way over finally but still prefers to lay on his side
- mom and dad let him "cry it out" and he's sleeping pretty consistently from 9-5 or 6 am every night :)
- gurgles constantly
- sucks on his toes
- loves being outside. It is our nightly solution to his antsy behavior
- needs attention and hates being alone or else he'll whine. We let him whine often.
- balanced on dad's hands at 4 1/2 months
- must be sitting up and facing out to be in all the action
- scratches his head really hard and mom can't figure out why. Usually when he's tired.
- very impatient when it comes to eating. He wants food and wants it right away!
- kicks his feet with joy when out for a walk
- learning to reach when he wants to be picked up. Does it best for mama.
- has the sweetest softest voice when he talks
- still the busiest little body: hands and feet always moving
- still has the best hair and always gets told how handsome he is