2024 Stocking Stuffer Guide for Kids, Tweens & Teens
9 months ago
Last night
Leiland woke at 2am to eat, but was pretty awake even when finished. It took me putting him back in the crib 3 times before he stayed asleep. The second time he even sat himself up - when I went to get him he seemed so confused. Good thing we moved down his mattress the other day.
Growing so fast
Its hitting me how fast Leiland is growing. His crawing is getting faster and farther by the day. He will actually crawl to me, instead of crying for me. We installed a baby gate last night at the top of the stairs which is crazy to me. We also moved his mattress down so he doesn't fall out. Now that he is crawling he goes to the couch or any other location just to stand up. THis however leads to numerous falls. He wants to walk, but he can't. Still no teeth, but I expect maybe in the next month we should have one. I also think he will be walking around 10 months, he is getting so good with his balance and coordination. He isn't talking a whole lot, I think he is more concerned with walking and crawling. He still babbles and squeals but not really trying any words at this point.
Sick again
I can't believe Leiland and i are sick again. It started with me a couple days ago and Leiland wasn't far behind. The last two nights i had to sleep holding Leiland so he could breath. Today he can finally breath enough to nurse. He has no interest in eating though. I hope he feels better soon. Ive been using saline and suction many times a day as well as boogie wipes to help his nose from chapping. He doesn't like it but he does pretty well letting me suction. He fights the saline though.
Just praying this boy feels better soon and can sleep well tonight.
Proud mama here
Oh my goodness, I don't think I have been this proud since the day Leiland was born. He is finally crawling. He is slow, but he is totally doing it, on hands and knees.
So since early December he has been able to get on all 4's. He prefers to do this from sitting then from laying down, and had been moving his hands. The problem was when he tried to move his little legs, his knees went out behind him. When we were on hard floors (bathroom and kitchen) he was starting to make some movement forward. If what he wanted was too far he wouldn't bother, if it was too close, he would move hands a little then lunge for it. The past week he has been taking 1-2 "steps" crawling before lunging. Today he totally started doing it. I am so proud I can't even say. He was tired and cranky, but I was able to catch part of it on camera.
After the video we moved him to the carpet with the shoes, and he did it again. He has always had a harder time on the carpet. But he did it. Then I took the dirty shoes away and he got mad, so I reached for him, and he started crawling towards me. YEAH LEILAND!!!!!! So proud.
Its really cute to me to watch because when he moves, he almost slides his body. I am betting in 2-3 weeks he will be going everywhere. Now he just needs to connect the dots that he can get to all 4's from laying on his belly, then we are in trouble.
So since early December he has been able to get on all 4's. He prefers to do this from sitting then from laying down, and had been moving his hands. The problem was when he tried to move his little legs, his knees went out behind him. When we were on hard floors (bathroom and kitchen) he was starting to make some movement forward. If what he wanted was too far he wouldn't bother, if it was too close, he would move hands a little then lunge for it. The past week he has been taking 1-2 "steps" crawling before lunging. Today he totally started doing it. I am so proud I can't even say. He was tired and cranky, but I was able to catch part of it on camera.
After the video we moved him to the carpet with the shoes, and he did it again. He has always had a harder time on the carpet. But he did it. Then I took the dirty shoes away and he got mad, so I reached for him, and he started crawling towards me. YEAH LEILAND!!!!!! So proud.
Its really cute to me to watch because when he moves, he almost slides his body. I am betting in 2-3 weeks he will be going everywhere. Now he just needs to connect the dots that he can get to all 4's from laying on his belly, then we are in trouble.
New tricks
Leiland has been practicing, but I think he finally gets it. Now he can clap and wave. Its so stinking cute.
Amazing day
Today was such a special day for me as a mom. There was nothing out of the ordinary it was just a regular day with me and my boy. But it felt different. he woke in the happiest mood has ever been in, and I was overflowing with love for him. I just wanted to kiss and cuddle him nonstop today. He got a little cranky through the day and a little clingy - but none of it bothered me. I was so happy to just hold him. This evening he wasn't falling asleep too easily, so he nursed 3 different times and I could just stare at his beautiful face. I love my little boy with all my heart, and I am so grateful he has blessed our lives so much at this point.
First period
If you wont want to hear in depth about my period, move beyond this post.
So, at exactly 8 months and 4 days, my first period has arrived. My postpartum bleeding lasted about 5 1/2 weeks which felt like forever. So far this period isn't nearly as terrible as everyone made it out to be. I had horribly painful periods before having a baby, so I expected the same, but so far this has been lighter and much less cramping. It started out very brown but moved right into a regular red cycle. Hopefully it doesn't last to long, and continues to be normal. At least now I can watch my cycles and try to see if I am ovulating again or what.
Agh, its crazy.
I'm also interested in trying the dia cup, but I am honestly a little scared.
So, at exactly 8 months and 4 days, my first period has arrived. My postpartum bleeding lasted about 5 1/2 weeks which felt like forever. So far this period isn't nearly as terrible as everyone made it out to be. I had horribly painful periods before having a baby, so I expected the same, but so far this has been lighter and much less cramping. It started out very brown but moved right into a regular red cycle. Hopefully it doesn't last to long, and continues to be normal. At least now I can watch my cycles and try to see if I am ovulating again or what.
Agh, its crazy.
I'm also interested in trying the dia cup, but I am honestly a little scared.
First word
Leiland finally said his first word, and I am so proud of him. He has said the d sound for sometime, but today he finally made the connection. This morning he said da while looking at the dogs, so I replied doggie? And he got so excited. Then this evening he kept saying it, and was saying it more then once or twice. When I would reply dada, again I was given the super excited reaction. I finally grabbed the camera and he did it again. He knows who dada is too, so its adorable seeing him make that connection.
YEAH, 8 months and 1 day old - first word - dada
YEAH, 8 months and 1 day old - first word - dada
8 month update
Holy cow i thought last month flew, where did this month end up? Leiland is 8 months old and growing so big. He is still in 12m clothes but some are getting small. Still no crawling, no teeth, and no words. He is determined to make me wait. He is balancing much better when standing these days but doesn't try to pull up as much as he had been. He yells and fusses till you go stand him up. If i stand him at the couch he will walk around it pretty well however he forgets he cant walk. He uses both hands to play when standing and even lets go of things. If im sitting he will try to get to me and forget he can't walk. Its funny to me most times.
Right now he isn't eating much in terms of solids because he had been sick. Although he is letting me spoon feed purees again and he is trying to use his spoon. He is sleeping a little better waking usually once a night. We are working on that and falling asleep better.
His favorite toys are his fisher price jungle because he can stand, the activity table and its rattling phone, stuffed animals, and his bear rug. He is also completely smitten with daddy. If he is around he is full of grins and laughs. So not fair. But im happy he loves his daddy. He is the same ebony these days. He gets so giddy to see and pet ebony.
So 8 months old and no talking but he does scream, squeal, and babble. I love when he says blah blah blah and lalala. He says mmm but not mamama and he says ada but not dadada. I think we both excited for him to make the connection and say a word.
Weight- 20 pounds
Length - 28.25 inches
Clothes - 12m
Diapers - size 4 (finishing a handful of 3's)
Right now he isn't eating much in terms of solids because he had been sick. Although he is letting me spoon feed purees again and he is trying to use his spoon. He is sleeping a little better waking usually once a night. We are working on that and falling asleep better.
His favorite toys are his fisher price jungle because he can stand, the activity table and its rattling phone, stuffed animals, and his bear rug. He is also completely smitten with daddy. If he is around he is full of grins and laughs. So not fair. But im happy he loves his daddy. He is the same ebony these days. He gets so giddy to see and pet ebony.
So 8 months old and no talking but he does scream, squeal, and babble. I love when he says blah blah blah and lalala. He says mmm but not mamama and he says ada but not dadada. I think we both excited for him to make the connection and say a word.
Weight- 20 pounds
Length - 28.25 inches
Clothes - 12m
Diapers - size 4 (finishing a handful of 3's)
Pictures, pictures, pictures
These were all over the past two days. Leiland napped well, and was in a great mood, I'll take it
She wasl walking away when he burried his face in her fur
This happens when he tries to crawl, he gets on all 4 from sitting and when he pushes his knees always slide out from behind him. Poor guy, he has been trying forever and just isn't going anywhere. He has been getting on all 4 and rocking for over a month now. You can do it Leiland!!!
Got a little tiring while scaling the couch, so he decided to put his head down and take a rest...
And today he decided he was brave enough to go between the stable jungle to the moving jumper.
She wasl walking away when he burried his face in her fur
This happens when he tries to crawl, he gets on all 4 from sitting and when he pushes his knees always slide out from behind him. Poor guy, he has been trying forever and just isn't going anywhere. He has been getting on all 4 and rocking for over a month now. You can do it Leiland!!!
Got a little tiring while scaling the couch, so he decided to put his head down and take a rest...
And today he decided he was brave enough to go between the stable jungle to the moving jumper.
Oh boy
We have a daredevil. Today i bought Leiland a used walking standing toy. I let him stand with it and he didn't try to walk so i locked the wheels and let him explore. Then we unlocked it again and he let it move forward and back but held on tight. Then when he got brave he let go for about 3 seconds. Holy crap. Then de dis it standing at the tub and even sidestepped along the tub.
Growing so fast.
Pictures
Just some recent pictures
Chomping on a carrot
Sucking thumb and standing
Happy New Year
Loves standing
Kitty walked by
Got him
He just keeps coming back for more
He is so ready to walk
Crashing in the swing, love it
Chomping on a carrot
Sucking thumb and standing
Happy New Year
Loves standing
Kitty walked by
Got him
He just keeps coming back for more
He is so ready to walk
Crashing in the swing, love it
Sick baby
My poor baby is sick. I woke to his fussing at 3 am and when i went to pick him up he was covered in puke. When i went to change him he puked a bunch more. So he got a bath and new jammies. I brought him down to rock and he dryheaved followed by puking twice more. I rocked him back to sleep after he dryheaved then again after he puked. He slept then till 730 when he woke hungry with a fever. Poor thing. We cuddled a lot today and he fell asleep in his swing. I took him to his crib and he ended up napping for 3 hours and 45 minutes. He woke up so happy too. I wish he slept that great every day. He ate some mango but otherwise wasn't interested in food. Hopefully he has a good nights sleep and feels better tomorrow.
