Dear Drake,
Today is your seven month birthday! Your daddy and I are amazed at how much you have changed over the past month and love you more and more each day. We thank God for such a wonderful blessing daily.
You started fruits this month - apples, peaches, bananas, and prunes -- as well as your last stage 1 veggie - green beans. We have moved to stage 2 veggies, and we'll be moving to stage 2 fruits next week (after you try pears). The only thing you aren't a fan of so far are prunes, and momma doesn't blame you. You also started puffs this month and love them! Momma usually has to put them in your mouth, but you got one all by yourself yesterday! You also moved to your level 3 nipple this month! Right now, you eat cereal and fruit in the morning and cereal and a veggie in the evening with puffs. We haven't started lunch yet, but we'll probably do that soon.
About two weeks ago, we noticed your first tooth just below the skin. One bottom incisor poked through on the 21st and your second one poked through one week later! You have been a little more fussy during this time, but the biggest change is that you don't want to eat your bottle. I think we might finally be back to normal because you took 2-6 ounce bottles for Miss Alicia today. I've tried getting a picture of your little teeth, but you aren't letting me! :-)
We were giving you your cereal and fruit/veggie in the bumbo, but you've discovered that you can get your feet onto the table and move yourself. So, we pulled out the booster seat! You are doing great in it and even sat in the highchair at a restaurant tonight!
No more paci! You were only using it when you went to sleep or were really tired, but just after you turned six months old, you quit taking it. Yeah!
This month, you have also learned how to sit up all by yourself!
Since you are sitting so well, we decided to try out sitting during bathtime! It has been quite an adjustment for momma, but it's working great now. You love it and don't want to get out of the bath when it's time to get ready for bed.
And, you are working on crawling!!! You had been moving around in circles on your belly trying to get toys for a while, but now you're doing an army craw. You can pull your knees under you so you are on all fours, too. I don't think it will be long before you are crawling with your belly off the floor.
You still LOVE to be standing. When we hold your hands, you'll even take a few steps forward. Daddy has already started the babyproofing!
You went to your first Cubs game this month. The weather was perfect, but unfortunately the Cubbies didn't pull out a win for you. You did a great job, too, considering the game was right in the middle of your naptime. We can't wait to take you to many more games!!
We took our first solo road trip to Wisconsin. Daddy was in Joliet at the races with grandpa, so we headed north to Carter's birthday party. You did a great job riding in the car and enjoyed the time visiting friends.
You're in size 2 diapers and size 6 months clothes. We'll be moving to size 9 months clothes really soon though. I think you have a long torso just like your momma.
Happy 7 month birthday, Drake!! I love you!
Love,
Momma
Checking out the animals in the petting zoo area.
First time sitting on straw....he didn't mind at all!
I'm really glad we didn't have to pay to get in since we only stayed about an hour. It was so warm and Drake was really too small for everything, but it worked out perfectly.
Most of Mitchell's cheering section
He's on the red team...and they won!
The boy cousins...Drake, Mitchell, & Reid
The birthday group - Mitchell, Kelly, Jarrod, & Chad
I think Mitchell liked his new bag...what do you think?! It was even filled with fun things like marshmallows, powdered donuts, gum, and a card game.
You have three meals (started lunch on 9/18) and take four bottles a day. You also tried meat (turkey) for the first time. Your pincer grasp is getting SO good! You really like puffs, yogurt melts and lil' crunchies for snacks. Momma gave you a biter biscuit to try. You did a great job, but momma was still too nervous when you were eating it. I think we'll wait for a little while to try it again. You've tried some table food (Ritz cracker, peas, green beans, macaroni shells, mashed potatoes, breadstick, eggs). You seemed to really like the cracker and breadstick, but you weren't too sure about the rest of it. We're still working on the sippy cup.
You LOVE Kahlua. Anytime you are down on the floor, you immediately crawl to her. Unfortunately, I don't think she feels the same way because she always gets up and moves. :-)
You have also learned how to reach up for us. But, you only do it when we come to you with our arms out.
You still LOVE your baths and being outside. Both of those things cheer you up right away! You went on a baby swing at the park for the first time!
You're wearing size 9 months clothes. You are in size 2 diaper during the day and size 2-3 overnight. We are still loving the Pampers overnight and Huggies or Pampers during the day. We'll be transitioning to size 3 when the last few size 2 diapers are gone.
We love you so much and thank God for blessing us with you!
Drake did pretty well on the flights. We only got one dirty look on the way out. :-) The hardest part was the fact that he is not used to sleeping on us which meant that he only slept for 20-30 minutes during each flight. We fed him his bottle on each take off and gave him water on the landings. He was really tired on the way home since we had to get him up about 2 hours before he normally would topped with not getting a real nap. Let's just say he was ready to get out of that plane!
We had the most perfect weather! It was in the 70's when we got up each morning and then in the upper 90's later in the day. But, it didn't feel too hot out at all. Drake enjoyed his breakfast and dinner outside.
He liked playing bocce ball,
taking a dip in the pool,
playing with his toys, and meeting friends!
Emily just loved on Drake all weekend! She even watched him while we went out to dinner on the last night.
Bill offered Drake a freeze pop (it wasn't open), but Drake wasn't too excited about it.
Sitting on Bill's Harley Davidson Road King
Bill, Mary Beth, me, & Jason at Texas Roadhouse
In front of their house...SO nice!
Drake had such a great weekend that he just wanted to sleep when we got home! He actually slept in the car ride home (about 45 minutes) and then took almost a 3.5 hour nap!
About two weeks ago, we noticed your first tooth just below the skin. One bottom incisor poked through on the 21st and your second one poked through one week later! You have been a little more fussy during this time, but the biggest change is that you don't want to eat your bottle. I think we might finally be back to normal because you took 2-6 ounce bottles for Miss Alicia today. I've tried getting a picture of your little teeth, but you aren't letting me! :-)
No more paci! You were only using it when you went to sleep or were really tired, but just after you turned six months old, you quit taking it. Yeah!
Happy 7 month birthday, Drake!! I love you!
