Ryne slept the whole night in his crib last night (01/04). We are so thankful that we might be on the right path to weaning him from sleeping in his swing. I had previously started trying to transition him for nap time, but it was hit or miss on whether or not he would actually sleep in it. Normally, he would fall asleep for a a little while but never more than an hour. He will sleep anywhere between an hour to three hours in his swing. We love that thing!
He also officially moved into his own room last Saturday (01/01). I kind of miss the little guy sleeping next to our bed, but I definitely don't miss his grunting, snoring and farting all night.
I attempted to give Ry some cereal a few weeks ago, but he just wasn't ready yet. He definitely still had the tongue thrust reflex going on and it just ended up all over his shirt. We were planning on waiting until 6 months, but he just seems hungry all the time. He is eating around 7 ounces every 2.5-3 hours, but if we give him more than that, he will vomit everywhere. He sometimes does this even with his regular bottles. Tonight he finished a bottle and 1/2 hour later was screaming his head off. So, I thought I would give it a try. Wow. He hammered down that cereal. I made him about 2-3 tablespoons mixed with formula, and he really devoured it. If I took too long between bites he would grunt and groan at me. He ended up having 2 bowls of cereal and then another 4 ounces of bottle. I really can't believe that a few weeks made that big of a difference.
I am getting curious to see how much he weighs now. At this point, he has been right on track with his sister. Same weight and within a 1/4 of inch in height. I am wondering if he will be as tiny as Addie, or if he will keep on track and be bigger than she is.
I finally ordered Addison's birthday invitations too. I am a little behind this year. Each year I promise that I will get Christmas cards out but I never do. I procrastinate too much and then it ends up being too late. Maybe Happy Valentine's Day cards???
Addison is obsessed with her birthday. She constantly asks if I will come to her party. All.the.time. She is SO excited about it. She wants to know who will be there and makes sure that I know that she wants a purple cake with orange polka dots. Most kids change their mind as often as the wind blows. Not this kid. Her answer has been the same for at least a month now. I guess we are having a purple cake with orange polka dots then. :)
Some new things that Addison has been saying:
*Our friend Stefani came to babysit, and they were talking about Ry and babies. Addison looked at Stefani and said, "Do you think we should have another baby?"
*I picked her up from school yesterday, and she made sure to tell everyone that I call her "bossy britches" and "stinky pete".
*Addison told me that she wanted another brother. I need 2 brothers she said. When I asked what we would call the other baby she said "uh.....baby"
*She was in the shower the other day, and asked me where the shampoo was at. I told her it was on the shelf. Then, she said, "the yellow shampoo in the bottle behind me. behind my back?". She is getting so big lately!
* Upon getting out of the bathtub she says, "Mama, my fingers are so wrinkly like my Grandpa Joe's".
* She needs privacy when using the restroom. I will take her upstairs, and then she will say "Mama, go stand in the hall and close the door".
