Stockton 4 Months

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Stockton is FOUR months old, how time FLIES and how time CREEPS when you have a baby. It seems like he has been here forever!

We have enjoyed this little guy so, so much. He is so laid back. I realized I never posted a 3 month update, but the update is pretty much- eat, sleep, poop. Repeat. Not too much of a schedule.

He is currently:

• Babbling
• Laughing (grunting)
• Smiling ( a lot)
• He has rolled over maybe 3 times
• Grabs everything in his reach
• So aware of his surroundings. It is getting to the point where I may have to feed him in a place where there is few distractions.

He is putting himself on a pretty good schedule, I just nudge it in the right direction by providing him the opportunity to do what he already wants/needs to do.

This schedule is our ideal day. And not every day is ideal ;). Also, I would love for him to drink at least 5 oz every feeding, but again, he is a human, not a robot. 

7:00- First feeding (5 oz)

8:30- Nap

11:00- Feed (5 oz)

12:30- Nap (usually naps anywhere from 2-3.5 hours for this one)

3:00- Feed (5 oz)

5:00- Catnap (I wake him after 30 min so he'll go down at 7:30)

7:30-7:45- Last feed (5 oz) and bed

Sometimes he sleeps from 7:45-6:00 the next morning. Sometimes he wakes around 2am to eat. He isn't consistent with nighttime yet.

Addie still loves her brother so much, and he loves her! He smiles every time she comes around. It is precious :)

Mothers Day

Mother's Day. I really enjoy this day, and I think that it's okay to say. It brings both joy in sadness to people everywhere, and I pray that those who have heartache connected with this day with find the hope and peace that the Gospel promises.

This Mother's Day, of course we attempted a picture. I believe our picture captures the true essence of motherhood. It's not all rainbows and butterflies. In fact, my two year old is having a tantrum in the picture. I'd say that's as about as real as it gets. Well, I guess it would be even more real if my hair was pulled back, and I was in a pair of running leggings and tshirt. But we were on our way to church- my only excuse to look semi-decent :). 

I woke up this Mothers Day to fresh flowers and a breakfast of eggs, grits, toast, and bacon (my favorite, duh). We went off to church and then went to out to lunch! No cooking for me on this day! We had a hard time deciding where to eat, now that our life includes a wiggly two-year old. I ended up choosing a japanese place, the one's where they cook in front of you. Mainly because I thought Addie would entertained and would sit there.

Well. She did sit there. But she WAS SCARED. And started crying. So our chef didn't do anything fancy. I felt bad for the people sharing our table, but oh well! 

The rest of the day was filled with hanging at home and resting. It was nice :)