Parker Michael ::8 Months::

8 months old. 8 MONTHS OLD. How is this possible Parker Michael? You've grown so much this month. You're pulling to stand, we've moved your mattress down now, you're crawling and trying to follow your sister wherever she goes. You celebrated your first Christmas this month, really enjoyed all the lights (like your momma does) and got a little more rotten. You're finally growing out of your cranky phase. Woo sweet boy those were a rough couple of months. I think it was a combination of three back to back ear infections, antibiotics, and being out of our routine. Even on the bad days your still brought us PLENTY of joy. You're belly laughing and daddy seems to get the very best laughs. We are so grateful you are ours and we love you so very much! 

You met your cousin Jesse for the first time! He's playing football for the Vols so we've spent many a Saturday cheering them on! 

8 Month Stats:

--17.5lbs

--2 ear infections this month. 

--On our last box of size 2 diapers.

--9 months 9-12 months clothes. 

--Crawling. Everywhere. I've caught you mid crawl off your changing pad. 

--No teefies yet, not surprising your sister didn't get any until she was 13 months.

--Still doing purree baby foods. We should probably step our game up. Momma may be in denial. 

Her mommy babysat your mommy, your mommy babysat her, and now she's babysitting you and your sister. You'll learn early what a great support system you two have. Leena is so special to us! 

Bless you sweet child. Your sister thinks you're her personal dress up doll. 

Parker :: 7 months ::

7 months old! Another month with our sweet boy has flown right by us. All in one month you celebrated your first Halloween and your first Thanksgiving. You were by far the cutest little pumpkin and mommy is already coordinating matching Halloween costumes for you and your sister in the future. Speaking of your sister, you couldn't be more obsessed with her and are eager to start following her around. You whip your head in whatever direction she's zooming past you in. She's giving you a little bit more of her time and "affection". She does not like it when you cry, or spit up. She tells you it's ok brother don't be sad. Then when you spit up she comes running saying "oh no, brother spilled, he spilled". It's pretty precious. You battled through 2 ear infections this month and a pretty nasty upper respiratory infection. You. Were. Pitiful. You fell asleep sitting up in my lap while steam showering. Still not sleeping all that great. I make a couple of visits to your room before putting you in bed with me. Before I became a mommy bed sharing was NEVER going to happen. Clearly, the need for sleep and sanity is laughing at my pre-mommy self.

-15lbs
-Still alternating between breastmilk/formula bottles. Nursing in the morning and at night.
-In 6-9 month clothes size 2 diapers
-Loving all the foods. Bananas, pears, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, squash, oatmeal, peaches.
-Sitting with support. You like to tip to the side still.
-Scooting all around. You have no problems getting where you need to go!

You make momma tired, real tired sweet thing but I wouldn't trade you for the world. It's such an honor being your mommy. I'm totally obsessed with you. Love your open mouth kisses, the sweet middle of the night snuggles, and your face grabs. You just love knowing momma is right there. I'll always be there sweet baby!

Snuggles with Daddy watching the Cowboys play!

Sick. So sick. 

102 fever. 

Best sugars ever!

Playing with cousin Aubbie!

Sorry brother bear...Sister got ahold of your head.