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Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
The rest of Brent's summer
A few highlights of the end of Brent's summer:
- After Tahoe he stuck with one nap a day. He usually sleeps 1-4 pm.
- He stopped nursing at the beginning of August. This was a huge relief for the momma.
- Went to San Diego for Dylan's birthday party. Had tons of fun running around Funbelievable.
- Stopped using a bottle
- Loves running in the shallow end of the pool, climbing out, then splashing in the wading pool
- Says "NO" very loud & clear. No other discernible words other than mama & dada. Everything is called "da."
- added sound effects when he takes a big bite "Aaaahhhmm"
First trip without Brent
Ryan and I went to LA this weekend to visit Courtney and Andre. Brent and the dogs went to the ranch with Grandma & Grandpa. It was amazing not having a toddler tied to us! We ate at kid-UNfriendly restaurants, went to bars, and drove around without a carseat and stroller. Brent left with my parents on Friday at 1:00 and doesn't come home until Monday evening. They will be exhausted!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
2nd Trip to Tahoe
Brent enjoyed his second yearly trip to Tahoe in the summer. He had so much fun this year, 2 trips to the beach a day, building sandcastles, kayak rides, playing with trucks, climbing stairs, wagon and tricycle rides, eating out for dinner, and taking the dogs to the beach. He was so interested in everything at the beach - the geese, waves, kids, trees, seagulls, etc- that he would actually stay in one place to take it all in. He loved climbing into our beach chairs, and standing up until he toppled over. He continues to love wheels & tires, pointing them out and examining them wherever we go.
Two big milestones this week: he transitioned to one afternoon nap a day (3-4 hours) and has cows milk before his nap (instead of breastmilk). This makes moms life a lot easier. He has 8 teeth now, a few aren't in all the way so he's a drooley mess. The molars are coming in too.
Grandma and Grandpa were a big help this week. We all took turns staying at the cabin while he napped in the afternoon. Ryan and I also went out to the casinos with Uncle Drew Sat night and out to dinner twice without Brent. They also helped out in the morning while I ran & Ryan took the dogs to the beach.
Our little guy brings us so much joy and makes everything so much more fun (except pre-6 am). We are looking forward to next year!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Brent's First Birthday
We had a very fun first birthday celebration for Brentley. It was so much fun to have about 15 of his friends and 25 adults at our house to celebrate. He was so lucky to have Uncle Justin, Aunt Adri & Dylan from San Diego and AuntieCourtney from LA come for the party. We BBQ'd polish dogs, brats & chicken sausages and had beans, quinoa salad, artichoke squares and homemade cupcakes. Brent had his first dessert, he seemed to like the cupcake but didn't go crazy about it. Even though Brent is still too little to get it, I think he had a great time seeing all the kids and running around.
He received some very nice toys: a tricycle from JAD, a ride on bull dozer from Nana & Pop pop, an activity table from Gma&Gpa and a wagon from Uncle drew.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Brent is almost 1
Blog was having some technical challenges but now we're back...
Brent is very very busy. We went to his friend, Landon's, birthday party last weekend. It was at an ice cream shop and the entire time he was walking/ running from the back door to the front door to the back door. He was by far the most energetic one year old there, I think people felt a little sorry for me. All the other babies were sticking close to Mom and Dad. :)
He loves loves dogs. Anytime he sees one, no matter how big or small or cute or ugly, he says "ooooooOOOOOOOOOOOO!!" Today he met a Newfoundland named Harley who was nice enough to give him a big wet kiss. Of course Brent loved it.
He hasn't said any real words yet other than "Dada" and "Mama" but I don't think he knows that I'm Mama and Ryan is Dada. He practices talking all the time - just not in English.
Brent is starting to get choosier with his food. He hasn't wanted lunch the last few days but will still eat breakfast and dinner. I try to distract him with bubbles or the Giants games (on t.v. - the only t.v. he watches) and usually that works. He eats a lot of yogurt, bananas, applesauce, lentils, carrots, sweet potatoes, chicken, pasta, tomato sauce, and most of all, Cheerios. I'm still making his food. He just recently has shown interest in feeding himself so I'm starting to put more finger food on his tray. It usually ends up being fed to Bowzer or Olive. His first dessert will be at his birthday party.
I'm also still nursing and pumping. It hasn't been bad but I am looking forward to the time when I'm not attached to a pump during the day. Just takes a lot of time.
We have a big party planned for this Saturday to celebrate Brent's birthday. We're expecting 17 children and 30 adults - yikes. I think we're all set thanks to Grandma Patti and Auntie Courtney helping with the food. I think the decor will be really cute - fingers crossed.
Ryan, Grandpa Steve, and Uncle Drew have been working really hard to get the house ready. In the last 6 weeks we have finished landscaping the front yard, built a new deck, built a new side gate, built a gate across the driveway, and repaired damage Bowzer did when he was a puppy. This has been extra difficult having Brent. For example, I went to the nursery with B and purchased 40 plants (that in itself was challenging, especially since I don't know anything about plants) and then had them delivered. The deck took Ryan longer than expected and I was occupied with Brent so Monday morning we scrambled to find someone to get the plants in the ground before we were going out of town the following weekend. It ended up working out but it so much more difficult to get projects done.
Brent is very very busy. We went to his friend, Landon's, birthday party last weekend. It was at an ice cream shop and the entire time he was walking/ running from the back door to the front door to the back door. He was by far the most energetic one year old there, I think people felt a little sorry for me. All the other babies were sticking close to Mom and Dad. :)
He loves loves dogs. Anytime he sees one, no matter how big or small or cute or ugly, he says "ooooooOOOOOOOOOOOO!!" Today he met a Newfoundland named Harley who was nice enough to give him a big wet kiss. Of course Brent loved it.
He hasn't said any real words yet other than "Dada" and "Mama" but I don't think he knows that I'm Mama and Ryan is Dada. He practices talking all the time - just not in English.
Brent is starting to get choosier with his food. He hasn't wanted lunch the last few days but will still eat breakfast and dinner. I try to distract him with bubbles or the Giants games (on t.v. - the only t.v. he watches) and usually that works. He eats a lot of yogurt, bananas, applesauce, lentils, carrots, sweet potatoes, chicken, pasta, tomato sauce, and most of all, Cheerios. I'm still making his food. He just recently has shown interest in feeding himself so I'm starting to put more finger food on his tray. It usually ends up being fed to Bowzer or Olive. His first dessert will be at his birthday party.
I'm also still nursing and pumping. It hasn't been bad but I am looking forward to the time when I'm not attached to a pump during the day. Just takes a lot of time.
We have a big party planned for this Saturday to celebrate Brent's birthday. We're expecting 17 children and 30 adults - yikes. I think we're all set thanks to Grandma Patti and Auntie Courtney helping with the food. I think the decor will be really cute - fingers crossed.
Ryan, Grandpa Steve, and Uncle Drew have been working really hard to get the house ready. In the last 6 weeks we have finished landscaping the front yard, built a new deck, built a new side gate, built a gate across the driveway, and repaired damage Bowzer did when he was a puppy. This has been extra difficult having Brent. For example, I went to the nursery with B and purchased 40 plants (that in itself was challenging, especially since I don't know anything about plants) and then had them delivered. The deck took Ryan longer than expected and I was occupied with Brent so Monday morning we scrambled to find someone to get the plants in the ground before we were going out of town the following weekend. It ended up working out but it so much more difficult to get projects done.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 6, 2013
Brent's first steps
Brent took his first steps tonight. I was volunteering so it was just Dad & B at home. Ryan says he was holding on to the couch, R said "come here!" and B did. He did it a few times, 3 or 4 steps, when I got home too. I tried to get video but little B's legs were too tired. Maybe tomorrow night!
Grandma says they spent a lot of time with the walker in the driveway today. It sure helped!
Bowzer is not happy about all the attention the fur-less child gets. Poor guy was very jealous tonight.
Grandma says they spent a lot of time with the walker in the driveway today. It sure helped!
Bowzer is not happy about all the attention the fur-less child gets. Poor guy was very jealous tonight.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
The busy cutie pie
Brent was extra cute all day today. He's so smiley and talkative, Ryan is a little concerned he's taking after Uncle Drew in this area. He even decided not to take his afternoon nap and still managed to be a sweetie until bedtime (8 pm). He's VERY busy these days - crawls all over the house, opens any doors and drawers that he can get his hands on. He LOVES Bowzer. Brent makes a beeline for him at every opportunity. We've been Brent-proofing as he discovers new trouble to get into. His latest trick is to give a high five and "grrr" like his dad. He really loves reading his books, he will dig head first into his toy box, pull out a book, and sit down to turn the pages. He's also a good eater (I hear this changes as they get older). His favorite foods are: sweet potatoes, carrots, chicken, pasta with red sauce, lentils, yogurt, applesauce, bananas, cheese, and especially cheerios.... He also likes broccoli, spinach, and peas but I can't imagine they are his favorite. I'm making all of his food, just the applesauce and pasta sauce has been jarred. I just figure that if I cook for Ryan and I, why wouldn't I cook for him too? He is drinking less milk everyday so keeping up with his appetite hasn't been a problem.
He's our favorite guy!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Brent running
Brent's crawling and standing is getting better every day. Yesterday I found him standing on top of a box trying to open our wine cooler. This video is from tonight...
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Crawling, standing, teeth, and sickness
Brent has been very busy this past week... he has started crawling, pulling himself up on whatever he can get his hands on, teething on the top and bottom, and has been pretty sick. He also loves to stand up in his crib... here's a video of the first time I found him standing, he was very proud of himself. Ryan lowered the crib all the way down, hopefully it keeps him contained for awhile. Everyone has commented on how it seems like all he wants to do is stand so maybe he'll be interested in walking soon - who knows!
It looks like he may get his top teeth first, one has cut through. The bottoms are not far behind. So far he's handled it fairly well but he has been up in the middle of the night more often. His illness is getting better, he started wheezing last week and started medication on Friday. Today is Wednesday and seems like its improving. We also finally have the rash on his face (from drooling) under control. His doctor suggested hydro-cortisone cream until it was better.
It looks like he may get his top teeth first, one has cut through. The bottoms are not far behind. So far he's handled it fairly well but he has been up in the middle of the night more often. His illness is getting better, he started wheezing last week and started medication on Friday. Today is Wednesday and seems like its improving. We also finally have the rash on his face (from drooling) under control. His doctor suggested hydro-cortisone cream until it was better.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Brent pulling himself up
Brent figured out how to pull himself up yesterday, all by himself. Luckily I was sitting with him so I grabbed the camera. He was so proud and practiced over and over.
Sunday, February 3, 2013
The Swing
It's official - we are finally done with the swing. Brent was using it for naps when we couldn't get him to sleep in his crib. He hasn't used it in 2 weeks so we packed it up and stored it away. Yayy! One less thing to pack!
Friday, February 1, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Long, overdue update
Oh boy is Brent's life story out of date! The holidays kept us very busy and now that Brent is more active, I have less time during the day to narrate his life. Let me catch up:
He is very good at sitting up these days. Ryan and I think he will be crawling very soon, he likes to be on his belly and prop himself up on his arms or knees but so far not at the same time. His last doctors appointment was on 12/18/12 and weighed 19 lbs 4 oz. He is also a very happy and vocal baby. He is "talking" quite a bit but no discernible words yet. His nighttime sleep is hit or miss. He takes 2 naps during the day and on a good night sleeps 8:30 - 7. We have made some progress in getting him to sleep in his crib instead of the swing but we usually take the swing where ever we go. He really likes playing with his toys. I can usually leave him to play by himself for about 20 minutes and he stays happy. Currently his favorites are anything that make noise, like plastic cups he can bang together, the activity table, the jumper, and anything that can go in his mouth. He loves Bowzer and Olive. Bowzer is ok with him pulling on his ears and lips, although we watch them carefully together. Olive doesn't stick around long enough for Brent to touch her much but he occasionally gets fists full of fur and she doesn't seem to mind. He also really enjoys going for walks in the stroller.
One of the biggest changes for us is that I started back to work last week. I'm on a reduced schedule, three days a week. So far I've worked from home so it's been a fairly easy transition. My parents are on Brent duty on Mondays and we have a nanny, Ester, for Tuesday and Thursday. Ester seems to be wonderful and makes me feel comfortable leaving him behind. Of course Grandma and Grandpa will be perfect and I don't for a second about him.
Here is what we've been up to since November:
1. November Birthdays - Brent attended his very first November Birthday party and had so much fun playing with his friends Cooper, Carter, Jackson, and of course, his favorite cousin Dylan. It was so fun to have the little boys together and reconnect with their parents. Somehow we managed to get all of the boys down to bed and had a fantastic dinner & evening.
2. Thanksgiving - After we all (Ryan, Bowzer, Olive, Brent and I) ran a 5K Thanksgiving day morning, we were joined by our relatives from Wisconsin for turkey day. Brent and I went with Ashley, Sawyer, and Wyatt to the Children's Discovery Museum on Friday, then drove to the ranch that afternoon, spent Saturday and Sunday at the ranch, celebrated Sawyer's 5th birthday, and then went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium on Monday. Phew! We had fantastic weather, it was in the 70s on Saturday. I'm looking forward to taking Brent back to the aquarium when he's older. He already really liked the fish.
3. First solids - Brent has started eating solids. His first meal was applesauce. He wasn't a fan initially but he's enjoying food more and more. In addition to applesauce he has tried, oatmeal cereal, bananas, pears, and mango. Plus, Grandpa gave him a pork rib at the ranch after Christmas. Not my idea of baby food but he did really like it. Next up is sweet potato and carrots.
4. Christmas - The holidays were so much more fun this year with Brent. He loved looking at all of the decorations and even was pretty good at opening gifts (he had a lot of practice). We spent Christmas Eve at Nana and Pop Pop's, Christmas day at Grandma and Grandpa's, and Christmas night at our house. Santa was sure busy for Brent.
5. The Ranch - After Christmas, we went to the ranch. Parnell, Will, and Breck came to visit and then Justin, Adriana, Dylan, Rich & Deb. I think Brent enjoyed seeing how the big kids play!
We're looking forward to what 2013 will bring!
He is very good at sitting up these days. Ryan and I think he will be crawling very soon, he likes to be on his belly and prop himself up on his arms or knees but so far not at the same time. His last doctors appointment was on 12/18/12 and weighed 19 lbs 4 oz. He is also a very happy and vocal baby. He is "talking" quite a bit but no discernible words yet. His nighttime sleep is hit or miss. He takes 2 naps during the day and on a good night sleeps 8:30 - 7. We have made some progress in getting him to sleep in his crib instead of the swing but we usually take the swing where ever we go. He really likes playing with his toys. I can usually leave him to play by himself for about 20 minutes and he stays happy. Currently his favorites are anything that make noise, like plastic cups he can bang together, the activity table, the jumper, and anything that can go in his mouth. He loves Bowzer and Olive. Bowzer is ok with him pulling on his ears and lips, although we watch them carefully together. Olive doesn't stick around long enough for Brent to touch her much but he occasionally gets fists full of fur and she doesn't seem to mind. He also really enjoys going for walks in the stroller.
One of the biggest changes for us is that I started back to work last week. I'm on a reduced schedule, three days a week. So far I've worked from home so it's been a fairly easy transition. My parents are on Brent duty on Mondays and we have a nanny, Ester, for Tuesday and Thursday. Ester seems to be wonderful and makes me feel comfortable leaving him behind. Of course Grandma and Grandpa will be perfect and I don't for a second about him.
Here is what we've been up to since November:
1. November Birthdays - Brent attended his very first November Birthday party and had so much fun playing with his friends Cooper, Carter, Jackson, and of course, his favorite cousin Dylan. It was so fun to have the little boys together and reconnect with their parents. Somehow we managed to get all of the boys down to bed and had a fantastic dinner & evening.
3. First solids - Brent has started eating solids. His first meal was applesauce. He wasn't a fan initially but he's enjoying food more and more. In addition to applesauce he has tried, oatmeal cereal, bananas, pears, and mango. Plus, Grandpa gave him a pork rib at the ranch after Christmas. Not my idea of baby food but he did really like it. Next up is sweet potato and carrots.
4. Christmas - The holidays were so much more fun this year with Brent. He loved looking at all of the decorations and even was pretty good at opening gifts (he had a lot of practice). We spent Christmas Eve at Nana and Pop Pop's, Christmas day at Grandma and Grandpa's, and Christmas night at our house. Santa was sure busy for Brent.
5. The Ranch - After Christmas, we went to the ranch. Parnell, Will, and Breck came to visit and then Justin, Adriana, Dylan, Rich & Deb. I think Brent enjoyed seeing how the big kids play!
We're looking forward to what 2013 will bring!
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