You've adapted so well at day care. You have a pretty good routine going. Most days you are drinking your bottles at the same time, and taking about an hour nap. You are so happy now when you see me. You usually don't whine anymore. I love walking in and seeing you play on the floor - and sometimes with an older baby, Emily. I see and feel the love your babysitters have for you, and this brings a lot of comfort to me knowing that you are being taken care of well. For Halloween, you were given a light up skeleton rubber ducky, a mini pumpkin, and a jar of food (bc you can't have candy yet). So sweet of them.
Our routine after day care is come home, unpack all of mom's bags - day care, lunch, school bag, and pumping bag, have a snack together (greek yogurt and humus are some of your favs), and play until daddy comes home. Most of the time, you nap for a bit after I feed you, right before daddy comes home. One day I chased you while you crawled away squealing and laughing. Oh it was so much fun. Love that laugh so much. Many times I let you play by yourself and watch from a far, and you glance up at me every now and then to make sure I'm still there and you give me the sweetest smile.
You recognize Travis's ring tone, when he calls to say he is on his way home. You smile big and sometimes talk to daddy. I love to see you crawl up to Travis when he comes home (if you are awake). You get so excited because Daddy is home. It's a sweet moment, watching Travis lift you up and give you kisses. I know you missed him because you go with Travis in the bedroom as he changes out of work clothes. I listen to the squeals from the living room. :)
We brought you to Oktoberfest for the
You are learning how to clap your hands. It's the cutest thing ever! I think you are conditioned now that when you hear patty cake sung, you immediately have to stop what you are doing and clap. You clap sometimes when music is played. You also enjoy clapping while eating. One particular time really stands out - I gave you your first Chick-fil-la nugget. After each piece you were fed you squealed and clapped. Oh my...what have I done... ;)
You love your little board books. I guess because you can hold the entire book in your hand. They are everywhere in the house and in all of our diaper bags. Grammy handed down to us a bunch more, and you just love to have them in your hands.
You are so much fun. I love watching you play with your toys as you move about from one toy to the next. Sometimes I wonder what you are thinking. Some of your favs: crawling into the red car and playing with the balls, playing with your blocks, pushing your walking toys, pulling up your abc mat, playing with anything that spins, riding on your green car as mom or dad pushes you, pulling everything off of any shelf, and digging into your toy boxes and pulling everything out.
This month, we attended a special service at church and dedicated you to the Lord in front of others. Present: Grammy (Popee was on call), Noonie, Poppa, Auntie Kait, Paran, and Mimi. You were the happiest baby. You squealed a lot and couldn't make up your mind of wanting either mommy or daddy. The best part of the service is when your family surrounded you and lifted you, mommy, and daddy in prayer. You were so happy and excited seeing all your family around you. What a special time. Can't forget, Grammy made you a special white outfit for the service. She used light blue buttons and light blue thread for the details. You were so handsome.
You went to your second funeral. My Mawmaw Duke passed away at 91. I have so many great memories of her and playing with many of my cousins at her house. You had a great connection with her the two times you were with her. Both times you cooed and held conversations with her. The second time, you kept hugging her arm. So sweet. Many of the Ledet family got to finally meet you. They all adored you.
For Halloween you were dressed up as a dragon (but looked a lot like a dinosaur). You didn't mind the costume except for the hood - which was the dragon face. We went over to Robbie and Hope's house - which is THE neighborhood to Trick-or-Treat in, in Harahan. Seriously. I've never seen this many people Trick-or-Treating in one place in my life. I honestly think every kid in Harahan was there. The neighborhood was great though since many of the houses were decorated and people were waiting outside for the kids. We probably went to about 15 houses and then headed back to the house. You did well. I'm not sure you understood what was going on - you had your expressionless face on - aka taking it in. Plus you spent a chunk of the time diving into your pumpkin to grab the toothpaste so you could chew on the box. You and Emma played in your costumes inside together for a while before we finally took you home to sleep.
We took you to the Zoo this month for the first time. We went along with Robbie, Hope, and Emma. It's was Hope's company picnic, and they were nice enough to invite us along. Unfortunately, a cool front came through the night before making the morning pretty chilly. Many of the animals were sleeping (probably hibernating bc of the weather? ;)) Note to self: kids can't see the animals in the stroller at the zoo because of all the fencing. You seemed to enjoy yourself. I think you were a little more interested in people watching than animal watching. You had a great time
This month, my milk production decreased - I think because I am only able to pump once at work and you are eating food more. Funny thing is that this is the exact time we had to up an ounce in your bottles (5 oz now). We have very gracious friends who is giving us some of their frozen milk since they have such a huge overstock supply. They wanted to give it to someone to use before it expired. Oh God you are so good - what perfect timing. This is a HUGE weight off of my shoulders. I wanted to keep you completely off of formula if I could, and I'm so happy that I am able to supplement with breast milk! We have awesome friends. (my milk is definitely decreases bc I started my period this month)
Car seat troubles - you fight many times to get into your car seat now. Bending back, flinging your head back, gripping the seat, twisting, turning, hot lava to the max, screaming, crying. But, you are totally fine once buckled in. It's very trying leaving day care....I hope this phase passes fast.
You walk while pushing your toys like a pro now. You crawl up to it, stand up with no problem, and push/walk away. I thought you would have trouble on the laminate wood floor making the toy go to fast, but you have adopted quickly.
One day this week as I was leaving out the door for work, you reached out your arm, gave a big smile, and attempted to wave bye-bye. Yep..I was a puddle...
For future reference:
Sleeping: You nap usually twice a day totaling in 1-2 hours. Bedtime routine is family play time, bath time, fed, bed. You either wake up once a night (around 3 am) or every 3 hours.
Eating: Morning feeding at 7 am, 2 5 oz bottles at day care, snack at home with mom - yogurt, hummus, fruit, puffs, afternoon feeding, supper consist of whatever we are eating and/or a jar of food, feeding before bedtime and any other time you wake during the night.
Weight
Birth: 7 lbs. 11 oz
1 month: 9 lbs. 12 oz
2 month: 10 lbs. 13 oz
3 month: 12 lbs. 10 oz
4 month: 14 lbs. 9 oz
6 month: 17 lbs. 14 oz
9 month: 18 lbs. 2 oz
Height
Birth: 20.25"
1 month: 22.25"
2 month: 23"
3 month: 24.25"
4 month: 25"
6 month: 25.75"
9 month: 26.5 "
Thank you, God, for choosing me to be this little fella's momma.
Love you, Logan.
Peace, Love, and a Mom who loves family time,
-Miche
