8 Months Already

Luna,

I swear, the months are flying by.  I feel like I was just writing a post about you turning seven months.  As the days pass, you are slowly growing into a playing buddy for your brother.  He told me yesterday that he wants you to walk.  He's ready for you to grow up, but I'm definitely not!

This month you went on your first vacation.  We spent Mother's Day weekend in Orange Beach.  You were a trooper, even though you were still fighting a double ear infection.  You slept great in the pack n play, napped like a champ and enjoyed many meals.  You didn't like the beach though.  Not one thing about it.  Thankfully, you did great on the car rides there and home!  You also had your first swimming experience.  You definitely enjoyed it more than the ocean, but you preferred to be held and not in your float.

You are roughly 20lbs and wearing mostly 12 mth clothing.  Still in size 3 diapers.  Still not enough hair for bows yet either.  Hate wearing shoes.  Hate getting dressed.  Love bath time.  Love meal time.

Chubby thighs are the BEST!!!

You are sleeping great.  Napping twice a day.  Eating 3 meals, with snacks in between.  Starting to use a sippy cup.  Nursing roughly 3 times a day.

You laugh a lot now.  You totally break down when you are ready for bed.  Nothing can calm you down other than putting you to sleep, even if that means a 5:30 bed time.  You are talking and making noises all the time.

You mimic what we do.  We squeal and you do the same.  We click our tongue and you do it right back.  You are also getting pretty good at giving "five."

You are scooting.  A very little, but scooting nonetheless.  You still just prefer to roll all around the place.  I left you and Phoenix in his room the other day while I took a quick shower.  Got out and you had rolled yourself into the hall.  How you managed to roll out the doorway, blows my mind.

You also enjoy feeding yourself.  You rarely let me feed you anymore.  I love your independence but HATE the mess it makes.  Just this morning, I had to vacuum the floor 4 times because you kept making a mess eating your muffin.  You also had your first Krispy Kreme donut.  Poor employees had their work cut out for them after you were finished!  You are eating whole food better, at least you enjoy it better.  Its nice now because you can eat what we eat (for the most part).

You truly are a happy baby now.

You still only have two teeth, but your top two are starting to make their way down.  It has left us with a few sleepless nights, but overall, you're handling them great!

You are totally a Mama's girl, but give the biggest smiles to anyone who talks to you.  You get very shy around your Dada, and whenever you see Brother, you start screaming with joy!

We love you to the moon and back, our sweet, sweet, sweet girl!!!!

That bow lasted all of 5 minutes.  But we had to wear our purple to support Rett Syndrome!

A Few Milestone Catch Ups

Luna,

You got your first tooth on March 22, 2014.  A little after turning 6mths old.  Your second tooth followed very shortly after.  I love seeing you smile with 2 tiny teeth peeping through.  You were NOT a fan of getting them, however you seem to enjoy them now :)

Thanks to your new teeth, we tried puffy's with you on April 11, 2014.  You took right to them.  Brother loves feeding them to you, but you like to be Little Miss Independent! 

You have also, as of April 7th, been bathing in your ring instead of your baby tub.  We tried this about a month ago, but you were still too lazy to sit.  However, now you really seem to enjoy chasing all the toys around trying to catch them!  Brother likes it much better too, as he finally has room to move in the tub again!!!!

And you rode in the grocery cart like a Big Girl on April 8th.  This was a trip to Costco with me, Dada and Brother!  Look at that love between the two of you!!!!

Big Brother Hugs!!!

The Catch of His Life

I had a rough day.  Jason knew it too.  He came home from work early.  We decided to pack up and go fishing with Uncle Danny, Daniel, Mr. Alex and Miller.  April 30, 2014.

Soo glad we did!!!!!!

Phoenix had a blast!!!! He'd been fishing before, but never been fortunate enough to actually catch a fish.  Until this night.  He caught one right after the other.  I'm talking like 10+ fish all night.  It seemed like every time he'd cast, a fish would bite.  It was awesome!!!!

The excitement in his face on his very first catch is one I'll NEVER forget!!!!!

He hooked one and just realized it :).  First Catch EVER!!!!

This face is priceless!!!!

Happy Dance!!!!

Happy Heart!!!!

Happy Boy!!!!

Showing off his First Catch Ever!!!!

That's one proud Godfather and one proud Dada!!!!!

More fish followed!!!!

His First Bass!!!!

Unfortunately, I didn't think to video his first catch....But I remembered to catch the second!!!!

Did I forget to mention.....Sissy had a great time too :)

Birds of a Feather, Get Sick Together

It has been a loooong week here in the Lang house.  Phoenix and Luna both started with the runny nose business.  I let it ride for a while.

Luna got to the point where she would only fall asleep upright in my arms.  I knew something was bothering her.  I took her to the doctor on Thursday, May 1.  Turns out she has a double ear infection.  Based upon her actions, I would've never guessed.  She was eating great and sleeping like a champ.  But as soon as the doctor tried to look in her ear, she lost it.  I literally had to hold her down so the doctor could look.  Her left ear was bad.  Very bad.  Her right was bad as well, but not as bad.  We got a prescription and were on our way.  She weighed in at 20lbs.  This is ear infection #2 &3 for Luna.

Jason and I both woke up Friday morning feeling like butt.  I mean, we thought we were dying.  We had that nasty cough, couldn't breath, and had absolutely no energy.  Neither of us have to make it to the doctor though.  We are better, but still struggling.

Phoenix continued with the runny nose.  But now it was turning green.  He also had that horrible cough.  He woke up in the middle of the night Friday with a fever, so I knew we'd be heading to the doctor on Saturday.  I called to make an appointment.  Wouldn't you know it-the doctor in that day was our old doctor.  Well, since this Mama is a complete chicken shit, I decided to wait until the office closed and take him to after hours.  I know, I know.  Anyways, we headed to our appointment at 1:45.  Go figure-he also had a double ear infection.  Poor kid had strep on top of that too.  She wants him to follow up with his pediatrician in 2 weeks to make sure his ears are better.  He weighed in at 32lbs.  This is ear infection #4 &5 since tubes for Phoenix.  His 4th battle with strep since September.

Crazy to think that with a 2 year age difference, there is only a 12lb weight difference :)!

Needless to say, both kids are on medicine.  Phoenix hates his and we literally have to hold him down and plug his nose.  He starts crying the second we tell him its time and continues for a good half hour after he takes it.  NOTHING seems to calm him down.  Not even ice cream :(.

We are leaving for the beach on Thursday, May 8th.  Phoenix has been talking about May Beach (since that is the month we are going) for months now.  I really hope both kids are better by our trip.  The last time we went, I was stuck in the condo with the throw-up bug, so I'm definitely hoping Jason and I are better as well.  

Fun times!