Claire is Nine Months!

05 Monday Mar 2018

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advice, baby, bunny, easter, eating, first year, inspiration, milestones, sisters, sleeping

Just like I predicted last month, we’ve entered the honeymoon phase of babies. Claire is a dream baby. She sleeps all night without waking (about 7 to 7) which I know will NOT LAST, but a mama can dream and hope that it will last just one more night.
She weighs in at 21 pounds and is eating 5 meals PLUS about 35 ounces of soy formula a day. She is super mobile, climbing, crawling, and close to walking on her own. She can stand on her own for several seconds and can walk along from surface to surface or with the walker.

Like I said, she sleeps all night with the help of the Dockatot–maybe only waking once to get a paci, but usually not. And then she takes one solid nap from about 12-2 (same as E–she skipped right into toddler naps which has worked out kinda nicely). She only has two bottom teeth and I know the two top aren’t far away so I am anticipating a few sleepless nights here soon, but feeling good so far.

She loves the bath, all of the food, following E around, snuggling, doing that blowing sticking out tongue thing (what is that called?), and standing at the play kitchen, oh and a spoon with some peanut butter on it.

I had to include some pictures of both of the girls here even though I swore I wouldn’t because I do want this to be about Claire, but this month Claire has been OBSESSED with Eleanor so it was only fitting E butted herself into this photo shoot and Claire was so happy about it. E thought maybe some naked barbies would be a good addition and C did not hate it. So I added the adorable bunny hats and I realized all of my dreams have come true.

These girls are my everything. We love you little C! Time to start planning that FIRST birthday!!!!

And here’s E at 9 months!

Hope you all have a great week!!
Erin

Eleven Months!

23 Wednesday Nov 2016

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baby, first year, Life, Lucy Darling Shop, milestone, winter

Eleven months! Holy cow! We are only a month away from baby girl’s first birthday. But, today we are going to focus on the last month, cause otherwise I’ll just start crying. She learned so much this month. She learned where her belly is…she lifts her shirt up, points, and says belllly! She takes her blanket everywhere which is cute, but goodness, if you forget to take it. Yikes. When she gets excited she goes oooooooooo and sucks in her breath. She’s actually been doing this for awhile, but it’s the cutest ever and I haven’t mentioned it yet.

She has four teeth and at least one more coming in! Sleep and eating has pretty much stayed the same, but we are thinking it’s time to drop the morning nap and start introducing whole milk? We are afraid to mess with too much though because we are in a nice groove. We shall see!

And with all that, it’s party planning time!!! We decided to distance her party from Christmas because as someone with a winter birthday knows, it stinks when it gets grouped. So that’s happening in 2 weeks! Better get started!

You make every day better, sweet pea!!

Bathtime Essentials with Tubby Todd!

30 Tuesday Aug 2016

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baby, bath, bathtime, essentials, first year, Life, mommyhood, natural, tubby todd

Good morning!! We are finally at the point where E really enjoys playing in the bath! Like actually splish splash play, not just fiddle with a toy while she sits in water. It is so fun to watch, but also a total workout. Last weekend, I decided to move the bath party to the sink so that I don’t have to constantly bend over and keep her in her little tub inside the bath. Today, I thought I would share some of our favorites for bathtime that make it just a little easier!

Blocks: We’ve taken a lot of toys that seem bath appropriate and just tossed them in the bath with her…nothing too fancy! We do enjoy these blocks though because we can fill ’em up and squirt her!
Boon Storage Frog: This cute guy allows her toys to drip dry once we get done in the bath!
Duck Hooded Bath Towel: There really isn’t anything sweeter than a babe wrapped in a duck towel.
Tubby Todd Hair & Body Wash: Smells so amazing and 100% natural so you don’t have to worry about chemicals if they get some in their mouth!

What are your essentials for keeping your sanity at bathtime? Please share because I have a feeling it will only get crazier for this squirmy babe!

Have a great day!
Erin

*I was provided product in exchange for review, but as always, opinions are my own!

Eight Months!

21 Sunday Aug 2016

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baby, baby monthly photos, eight months, family, favorites, first year, growing up, happy, Lucy Darling Shop, style, summer

We officially have an eight month old! Now, during these photo shoots, I avoid getting her to look at the camera because the second I get her attention she will attempt to stand to get the phone. Which in a chair is not ideal, so she is basically never going to be looking at the camera again. She is still sleeping around 11-12 hours a night without getting up to eat (which was not happening around month 4 and 5). She takes a nap in the morning and a nap in the afternoon. She is back at the sitter during the day and she is a 100% better eater for the sitter, but a better napper at home. She has two bottom teeth and has said “mama” and “up”. I am not really counting them as her first words though until she says them with meaning. Is that what you are supposed to do? She has lifted herself up while saying up, so maybe we will count that! It would sure be fitting for this on-the-go gal! She crawls, stands up on everything, and has stood for a few seconds on her own! She also mimics everything we do, grunts with displeasure, opens and closes her fist when you say “bye bye” or “Hi Eleanor!” and make the same motion.
She’s tried almost every fruit and vegetable on the planet and now we are giving her small bits of our food! Feels so strange that she is ready for that!
She is just as sweet as can be and can’t believe we are getting ready to celebrate the big ONE!
We love you, E!