Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Fall Fun!

I absolutely LOVE living in the east during this time of year. I love everything about fall- pumpkin patches, Halloween costumes, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, pumpkin waffles, leaves, and cooler weather.
 
Last weekend we went to a local farm and took a hayride to pick pumpkins. We got lost in a corn stalk maze, which wasn't cool, but luckily Charlotte was happy as a clam so we didn't have a sense of urgency to get out.


 
Hubs wore her most of the time, and we got some cute pictures of her in the patch. She was supposed to wear a different outfit, but suffered a massive blow out minutes before we were supposed to leave. Typical.
 
 
 
This weekend we had an absolute blast. We didn't have much on our agenda, which was really nice for a change.
 
Saturday morning, we discovered that Charlotte had popped both of her bottom teeth! She slept like a champ, so I knew something was up. We were able to get a lot of house work done while she slept, including make homemade Zucchinni Lasagna, Crock Pot Sante Fe Chicken AND pumpkin waffles. YUM!


 
On Sunday, we went off to church and then to a neighbors Halloween party. Charlotte, aka Snow White, was such a babe. She's even sitting up on her own! I cannot believe how fast time flies.
 
 
 
Yesterday, while Hubs was at work, Charlotte and I headed off to the mall to get some warmer clothes for her, and some fall candles/handsoap for me! We finished the afternoon off with a nice walk, which ended in Charlotte being passed out, and me sitting on our front stoop pushing the stroller back in forth to keep her asleep.
 

 
 
 
I love being a mama to this little girl more than anything, and am thankful that, for the most part, how sleep regression issues have resolved. JINX! Ha...let's hope things stay the way they are....

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

5 Months!

Life has been a little hectic and I haven't been able to post some updates about Miss Charlotte, but the monthly updates are important for me to track so I can remember all of her milestones!
 
 
 
So I'll start off by saying that month 4 was kinda of crazy terrible at times. Between the sleep regression and trying to find ways for Charlotte to entertain herself without becoming completely frustrated we struggled at times.
 
I'm happy to say that this weekend we turned a corner in both departments. Charlotte has been sleeping much better (including naps!!!) and has been content with just playing by herself, which hasn't happened in quite some time.
 
Here's what we're looking at for Charlotte at 5 months!
 
- Typical bedtime is 7 pm, sleeping about 12 hours, getting up once or twice to either eat or have the bink put back in
- Started cereal, but only eating about 10 bites before refusing it
 
 
 
- Still eating about 7 times a day, including 3-4 bottles at day care when she's there
- Napping 2-3 times per day, averaging 30-45 minutes
 
 
 
- Loves anything she can put into her mouth. Literally ANYTHING!
- Favorite toys: A necklace teether my brother bought her, Baby Einstein Activity Saucer, sitting in her highchair playing with whatever is in front of her
- Also loves "boobsicles" haha! I freeze about 1/2-1 oz of breastmilk in a ice cube tray and place in a mesh fresh food feeder. I like to give these to her while I am cooking dinner, although they are messy and sticky!
 
 
- We're working on her sitting up, but she prefers to stand. She's also really strong on her forearms, and has been enjoying tummy time a bit more!