Da-Da and Bye-Bye

I don't know if it's safe to say Brody is saying things, seeing as how he is repeating what we say, but it's still pretty darn cute. Brody has been really sick the past week and had/has an ear infection his right ear. He's usually a pretty awesome sleeper, and even sleeps through the night when sick, but I think ear infections are a WHOLE NEW BALL GAME! He's been up quite a bit, so Monday night he woke up pretty upset and just wanted to be held. Taylor was helping out (Brody can be quite the daddy's boy), and after he walked out of the room, Brody popped his head up off my shoulder and said "da-da". I freaked! I ran out and told Taylor, but of course he wouldn't do it again...and hasn't since then. I guess I have to say it was his "first word", but still not repeat!

We are doing the bye-bye thing pretty hard core. He's been waving back for a while, but has just started saying it...sounds more like "bah bah". So freaking cute. Our little boy is growing up so fast! But I've never had so much fun in my life. He is the sweetest thing and laughs so much...I just love it!

And he's off Part 2:)

And he's off!!!

A million things at once...

I feel like Brody has grown 5 months in the past 2 weeks. Not only did his bottom two teeth come in a few weeks ago, but he's also getting the top two (and what looks to soon be the top 4). The top teeth are cutting and the ones beside those look to be puffing up. I'm SO not ready for my baby to get all his teeth. Gotta say I'm missing that precious gummy smile!:) Luckily the teething hasn't been terrible. I've had some wake up calls, but he's still pretty happy for the most part during the day.

As if coping with the teeth weren't enough...Brody also started crawling, AND pulled himself up to stand in his crib...all this week! He's been "crawling" like for a second and sitting, but nothing I would really call mobile up until a few days ago. Last night I couldn't keep up with him! He's all over the place. He stood in his crib for the first time Friday night, 6/4 and has been doing it ever since. The climbing has begun! This little cutie is gonna keep me on my toes!!!

Sweet Tooth

My baby officially has his 1st tooth! As of 05/27/2010...it fought its way through. Though I could tell he was teething multiple ways, I luckily didn't have a child waking up screaming in the middle of the night. He's been so great, even when I could tell his poor little gums were hurting! My mom has been watching him today and seems to think the next one beside it is on its way up as well! So he has one bottom tooth and one on the way! Ugh...my sweet baby is growing up!

In addition to the tooth, he's also sitting in his crib. I'm debating on whether or not to go ahead and lower the crib. I think that will take place this weekend! He won't be sitting there for long. As hard as he's trying to pull up, it's only a matter of time. I guess all I can say is...where did the time go?

7 months old!!!!

I am not by nature a creative person. I know that it's important to have a baby book, but for now, this is Brody's baby book. I try to keep up with as much as possible in this blog. I can't seem to find the time to put together a book...so here goes.

I'm finding myself increasingly emotional over him getting older. I've started thinking back on the day he was born and those first few weeks. I miss my little baby, but at the same time, I've never had so much fun in my life! Every day brings a new smile and laugh...a new milestone...new, new, new things.

At 7 months, Brody is doing so much! He is beginning to crawl. The most he has mastered is "crawling" on his knees and lunging forward. He does this to get to his destination. He is trying to pull himself and walks well with our hands. He thinks this is the best thing ever! He seems to be getting his first tooth as well. He still eats 4 bottles and has a fruit, a veggie, and cereal in between. We get the biggest laugh with Max. He loves it! He still takes two naps a day...usually 2-2.5 hours each. And still sleeping between 9-11 hours a night.

He is SUCH a sweet baby. His entire face lights up when he smiles and giggles. I just can't get enough of those cheeks! Brody certainly has no lack of kisses. Speaking of, he has started giving kisses and waving. His version of a kiss is leaning in with an open mouth...nice and wet...drool all around!!!

I never knew you could love a baby so much. I wish time could stand still right now! This HAS to be the most fun age...I'm sure I will say that for months and months to come. Bring it on...I'm loving it!!!

Casanova

This is not a term I want to ever hear in regards to my son. This should be a light hearted post, so I'll spare you the details of the kind of man I want to raise Brody to be, but yes, casanova, womanizer, charmer, smooth talker....all terms I'd like to never hear associated with him!

However...it IS cute to hear it associated with your 6 month old. I went to pick up Brody from daycare yesterday and his teacher greeted me with a HUGE smile and said Brody has now been dubbed, Casanova. She proceeded to show me countless pictures of him "kissing" the little girls in his class. It was quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. We've been teaching him "kisses" and "bye bye" lately. He loves it...and I guess was trying it out!

Come on...you know he's a little stud:)