Remington James :: Four Months Old

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I was reading the post from Bennett’s four month update, and as I was catching up, I could not believe all the similarities. Remy is rolling from front to back, back to front. He is giggling and coo-ing for anyone and everyone. He’s a great eater (at least 32 oz. a day!). By this age, Bennett was already playing in the Jolly Jumper, but I haven’t felt as confident putting Remy in it yet, only because he doesn’t hold his head up quite as well as Bennett did. But he is getting there. We have been doing much more yummy time and he is lifting his head much higher than before. Maybe within the next week or so he can try some of Bennett’s old activity toys.

According to his measurements from the pediatrician, he is 16.13 lbs and 28 inches long. The medical assistant couldn’t believe how long he was, she made me lay him out again so she could remeasure. Sure enough she was accurate. 28 inches! Gonna be a tall dude!  Remy has officially found his toes and loves to play with them.  I haven’t caught him with his foot in his mouth yet, but I’m sure it’s going to happen soon!

This little guy loves looking at himself in the mirror, can grab things that are in front of his face, he is starting to sit in a bumbo for small periods of time, and enjoys hugging a lovey.  He loves to kick his legs as hard as he can, enjoys listening to music, and finds the water features of the pool soothing enough to sleep to.  He is so precious!

In the middle of our little photoshoot this afternoon, we had an unexpected photo bomber!  Good thing he’s cute ;)

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Gah!  I love these babies!  So freaking much!


Bennett Wesley :: 10 Months Old

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It’s been a long day for the Dietrich household, so I’m going to keep this short and sweet.

This baby boy is officially 10 months old today.  I’m slightly freaking out inside.  I’m starting to look at birthday party themes and I’m getting all kinds of emotional thinking about my baby getting older.  He is so full of life, my little adventurer, crawling or walking with a push walker anywhere and everywhere!  He is obsessed with books and reading.  Husband must read about 10 books to him every night- he loves it!  He eats everything, talks & hums constantly, always wants to be out and about around town ;)… he really enjoys his music classes and play groups- so many new friends!

He’s still a fussy mess, not easy by any means, but when this boy breaks out into a fit of giggles from bouncing on pillows, or daddy making a funny face at him, it’s the most precious sound… it makes all the challenges of being a new mom float away.

Bennett, I hope to keep the memories of you gripping onto me like a baby koala and nuzzling your little face into my neck, close to my heart forever.  I want to remember how desperately you crawl across the floor to reach my legs to pull yourself up and hold your arms out to be held.  I know these moments will not last long, and I’m savoring them for as long as you will let me.  I love you, my baby.