its been a LONG time!

Sorry it has been so long since the last post. We have been really busy and also a lot of things have been happening...
We need prayers for Richard to find a new job, and prayers for me as I try to start something new! Just a heads up, when both of those get going we will let you know! I PROMISE!
But William is growing like CRAZY! He is about 32 inches long, 24 pounds and I am sure his head is getting bigger too because he is SOOOO smart. We love him, and love that he is growing so quickly. But we are also feeling like we don't get to see everything he is growing so fast.
BUT HE IS CRAWLING! Yes, he definitely is! Last night he officially did it, whereas before he was doing the army crawl (and believe me he could get around like that just fine). But now he is moving his arms and legs without his tummy touching the ground.
We are going to a doctors appointment next Monday for his 9 month appointment and we will get all the "sure" measurements. But we are so happy for him and we can't get enough of him.
He has been having fun this last week with halloween stuff.

Nanna (Grandma Wilson) sent us a package with shirts in them. And William loves his "Mum's the Word" shirt!

On Sunday we carved pumpkins with Cousin Kyle and we had a big enough pumpkin to try something fun. William wasn't the biggest fan but he happened to give us a smile.

And last night we went to a Halloween party at the Care Center that I use to work at. He had fun there, and everyone thought he was super cute!


That is what we have been up to and I will update again soon! I promise!

6 months

This is a little late, but here it is...better late than never! That seems to be my theme these days.
William went to his 6 month appointment last Friday, and in addition to some nasty shots (which he did very well with), I was reported to have grown! Quite a bit!

August 06, 2010
Height:28.5 inches (97th percentile)
Weight: 20 lbs. 1 oz. (90th percentile)
Head Circumference: 45.6 centimeters (92nd percentile)

Here is a little "fashion show" for you...William style!


The things I do:
*mimick everything mom and dad does.
*move myself around by rolling or pulling my bum with my feet
*roll both ways, VERY WELL
*sit up
*put my own pacifier back in my mouth
*fall asleep in my crib, when I am put down for a nap or bedtime
*listen to stories (books or made up)
*love to laugh
*sing with mommy and daddy
*stand up against the couch
*play peek-a-boo, and I laugh really hard and make mommy and daddy laugh really hard too
*my hair is slightly growing, slowly but surely
*eat solids really well including oatmeal, rice cereal, bananas, peaches, and applesauce so far. Sometimes daddy gives me chocolate pudding.
*do well with babysitters
*keep myself entertained
*LAST BUT NOT LEAST: I am a side sleeper. Once I am put down for a nap or bedtime, I just roll to my side, usually grab my favorite bear and blanket, and fall fast asleep!

happy 5 months, my baby boy!

My amazing baby boy is growing so fast. He is 5 months already. I can't believe it. And he is learning so quickly. He is so smart!

Here he is sitting up. With the use of the boppy pillow, yes! But sitting up none the less.

He is almost 20 lbs and he is a little more than 28 inches long. GROWING!!!

And oh, the things he can do:
-sticks his tounge out at us, especially when we do it first.
-likes to imitate our laughs
-he is ticklish EVERYWHERE and has a cute little giggle when we tickle him
-he entertains himself well by talking to himself
-loves his new bear that he sleeps with
-SITS UP (but also goes from a slightly laying position to a sitting up position)
-makes rhythmic sounds when we sing to him
-has a death grip on everything
-can grab almost anything he wants
-stands up against the couch (has strong legs)
-is slightly attached to his mommy and daddy
-can almost put his own pacifier back in his mouth, except when he doesn't want to, and pulls his pacifier out on purpose so that he can stick his thumb in his mouth
-turns his head wherever he wants to see things all around the room, both when he is sitting up and laying down
-rolls easily from his front to his back
-rolls easily from back to side...(almost can get on his front, but not quite)
-loves to Skype with grandma, grandpa, and his aunts and uncle

There is probably more, but this is all I can think of right now. He is an AMAZING little boy, and I am so proud to call him my son.

Here he is sleeping with his favorite teddy!


So fun. Keep growing little bubby!

4 Months...Appointments, Shots and Cuddles!

CUDDLE, CUDDLE, CUDDLE!!! We love it!!!

CUDDLE TIME

William loves his cuddle time with his mom and dad. He was very cuddly yesterday because he was so sleepy. As much as I hate "drugging" my child, it was needed since he had his 4 month old shots yesterday. He did SO good. He didn't cry for too long, but I had given him Motrin before his appointment and later in the day and last night. So he was very happy to sleep for us yesterday!!!

We went to the Pediatrician yesterday, and these were his stats:

Date: 07 June 2010

Height: 26.25 inches (90th percentile)

Weight: 17 lbs. 5 oz. (93rd percentile)

Head Circumference: 43.8 cm (85th percentile)

Things that William does at 4 months:

(got this idea from my friend Megan, and I think its brilliant! Thanks Megan)

*Roll over (he has done it twice)

*Hold his head up, not only when we are holding him, but when he is sitting up, laying down and on his stomach.

*Some torso control, and sitting up against the couch.

*Tummy time, arches back

*Takes showers with mom and dad now

*Smiles like crazy

*Laughs, giggles and squeals...especially at Richard's funny faces

*Tries to imitate our sounds

*Is ticklish on his sides and feet

*Death grip with his hands

*Starting to help put his legs up when we change his diaper

*Helps us put his legs into his pants

*Sucks his lips, hands and anything else he can get his mouth on

*Biting and nibbling on things

We are so glad our little boy is growing so quickly, and yet we wish he would stay small and cuddly forever! :)

just to get you up to date...

Born
Date: 08 Feb 2010
Height: 21.5 inches
Weight: 8 lbs. 8 oz.
Two Weeks
Date: 22 Feb 2010
Height: 22.5 inches (96th percentile)
Weight: 9 lbs. 6 oz. (70th percentile)
Head: 38.2 cm (75th percentile)

He was beautiful when he was awake...

and asleep!

One Month

Two Months

Date: 13 Apr 2010

Height: 25 inches (90th percentile)

Weight: 14 lbs (97th percentile)...and they told us that if he kept gaining weight like he was, they would have to come up with a supplemental plan for his feedings (supplement water for breast milk).

Head: 41.2 cm (80th percentile)

Three Months (this is our measurements)

Height: 25.5 inches

Weight: 17 lbs

He is growing so fast! He has his 4 month appointment on 07 June 2010...we will keep you updated!