Seven Months: Colin Bennett

Colin Bennett,

On December 29th, 2013 you turned seven (SEVEN!) months old.

 This month seemed like it flew by exceptionally fast. Between the celebration of your first "holidays", living with Gram and Granddad and Mommy and Daddy both getting settled in our new jobs, life has been a whirlwind. Even through all the craziness, we still made sure to enjoy the milestones with you each and every day.

 At seven months old you are...

Weighing in at 18 pounds, wearing all nine month outfits and size three diapers. You are now much to heavy for Mommy to carry in the baby carrier. I made that mistake while Christmas shopping with you one afternoon and boy was my back killing me at the end of the day! We have to take you out of your seat and leave it in the car from now on. :)

Eating: You made it half way through the month still exclusively breastfeed. I breastfed you at least somewhat through your six month but we didn't make it for every feeding. Mommy's trip to Boston really took a hit on her milk supply so we dropped down to just morning feedings and have now stop breastfeeding entirely. :( I already miss that bonding time with you dearly. You have also eaten: carrots, banana, peas, squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, peaches, pears, apples

Loves: You love hanging out with Mommy and Daddy. You love when we just sit on your play blanket and play toys. You talk to us and enjoy reading books as well!  You love to eat and think its so funny when we make the spoon be an "airplane" and tell you to "open up the hanger". You also love to be in the know. You are very curious which I'm sure will be trouble once you start crawling and walking! You also just love to snuggle, especially when you are sleepy. 

Sleeping: You are officially taking two naps per day; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.  This month you started sleeping through the night as well but not every night. I'd say we get a full nights sleep 2-3 nights per week. Otherwise you wake up and just want to snuggle and will fall asleep when rocked.

Milestones:

Sitting on our own for long periods of time
Using your hands to "catch" yourself when you weeble
Drinking a whole bottle without assistance
Reaching for toys you want when sitting up

Eating your first food by yourself (baby Mum Mum)

First Christmas!!
 

You have several nicknames: Mommy and Daddy call you beebs, C, Bayba C and Chubby in the Tubby and mostly Collywood. Gram and Granddad call you bebe, beebalino and nene when you are fussy 

Sweet baby we love you to the moon and back. We cherish each and every moment with you. We look forward to seeing your smile when you wake up and enjoy each of our alone time with you as well. Your personality has certainly started to shine through and we can't get enough. We are excited to get you into our new house next month and watch you grow there!

Love,

Mama and Daddy