John Paul: 25 Weeks...

It's been about a month since I've updated this series.  I am on a roll :)


How far along? 25 weeks (tomorrow)!

Total weight gain/loss? I was at 12 pounds gained at my last appointment, but I have to be at least 15 or so now.

Maternity clothes? Mostly maternity, except for some tops and dresses.

Sleep? Still pretty much making it through the night which seems to be a miracle compared to my last two pregnancies.

Movement? He moves when I really rest or when I am startled, but I'm hoping the lack of movement is indicative of his demeanor???

Food cravings/aversions? I don't think there is much I don't like right now, obviously.

Gender? Boy :)

Labor signs? No.  Still haven't even had many BH contractions...they started around 20 weeks with Carter.

What others are saying: Not a lot these few weeks.

What I miss: Sometimes I get a little insecure about the body changes, but who am I kidding, I did that pre-pregnancy, too.  I have to remind myself it isn't at all important!

What I am looking forward to: Being a mom of three.  I really love babies!

Milestones: It's been fairly uneventful.  We got Peter a new carseat for when John Paul comes, and as I said before, we have most everything we need.  I did schedule newborn pictures, but that's about it.  Life is good :)

Working, Partying and Just Playing...

So, I'm not the world's best updater.  Oh well :)  Here's what's been going on lately...

 

We have been playing in the yard (both boys love to be outside).  I have to make sure Peter stays away from the mouth-watering rocks and that Carter doesn't start the lawn mower on his own, but other than that, life couldn't be better outside...

Since he was teeny, tiny, Carter has loved to "fix" things.  He is always right by Jeremy's side incase he needs a hand, much like he did fixing the lawn mower last week...

Carter's absolute favorite book came in the mail last week...Northern Tool's seasonal hardback magazine.  Seriously, Carter could look at it all day long, and often asks to.  He cannot seem to get enough of the generators, engines, tractors, mules, etc...

 

Last Thursday, all of Carter and Peter's second cousins on the Carter side were in town for Aunt Whitney's wedding, and a birthday party for four-year-old Sterling.  I didn't capture the bounce house or all the fun being had, but I did get a few snapshots...

 

Peter is in love with his Aunt Kathryn.  IN LOVE...

And, of course, life still remains better in PaPa's arms...

The boys: Chappel, Carter, Colt, Rett and Price (our very own basketball team) -- watch out!

Peter's safe haven, Elley...

 

And a few Saturday morning cartoons (or was it Monday morning?)...my disdain for cartoons has slowly been melting away, especially when I have to clean the house. :)

And boy to these little guys love their Daddy - (me too)!

Monday evening, we went over to PaPa and Elley's for dinner before Aunt RoRo went back to Chicago.  This probably isn't the best looking picture, but Peter was just a bit thirsty and the water gun was the closest thing around.

 

Carter and PaPa looking at a tractor magazine...

We got home way past their bedtime (but loved the fun)!

One last meet-up at the coffee shop before she left...we milk our time with sweet Aunt RoRo for all it's worth!

 

Elley bought Peter a walker to help him learn to walk and to keep him happy when he can't be held.  Well, it appears someone else has completely taken it over!  He calls it his "rig" and pretends to fill it up at the gas station all day long.  Rarely is Peter awake when Carter isn't...so Peter hasn't got much of a chance.  Maybe the new will wear off soon???

After a week of wedding activities, antelope hunts, hanging out with family and playing hard, we've just been catching up and getting back on schedule.  So much fun was had, and we're so thankful for our wonderful family! 

 

Peter: 10 Months...

Surprise, surprise...Peter turned 10 months old 11 days ago, and I am just posting this.  Blogger-of-the-Year anyone??

 

Peter continues to love life.  He's about as laid back as they come and loves his Momma.  We have days when he either screams or I hold him (sweet, but time-consuming), and there are times when I leave the room causing an eruption of tears, but it's definitely not every day and it's not to say he doesn't love other people!  He does...just sometimes gets a little clingy.

 

He and Carter and are playing more and more, and it seems Carter is getting more and more frustrated as Peter learns to "help" with Carter's Lego projects or book reading.  They really do have a lot of fun together, whether playing in the yard, wrestling, playing their version of chase and hide-and-seek, or just hanging out...and I've loved watching that.

 

    Here are some stats for the month:

Weighs maybe 24 lbs

Is between 29 and 30 inches long 

Wears mostly 18 month clothing

Drinks about 3 bottles a day (of formula with added rice). Totaling about 24 oz. of milk and maybe 6 oz. of diluted juice here and there.


Eats basically whatever we are eating.  He doesn't seem to have any taste or texture issues, and that makes things incredibly easy!

Is still on Zantac and is still spitting up (maybe I should omit this line and just make it a big deal when he no longer has to take it)!

Takes 2 good naps a day, ranging from 1 hour to 3.5 hours. Rarely does he have a third nap anymore.  He goes down for the night around 6:30 and still typically wakes a little before six.  He and Carter share a room at night now, so it seems they take 30 minutes or so to wind down because of all of the giggling :)

He is pulling up on everything and crawling quickly wherever he wants to go.  He is a climber!

He has six teeth - four on top and two on bottom.


He waves hi and bye to a select group, tries to say hi and bye and says mamamama and dadadada on occasion.


He gets his feelings hurt at times and will let you know, but he is quite a little toughie with Carter's rough play.  He got sick again this month but seems to be back to normal now.  Here's hoping we stay sick-free this month!


Peter is such a sweet part of our family and we continue to thank God for our little blessing!