10 Months Young

This month literally FLEW by - how did it get to be May already?? April was full of fun and challenges for the Burnetts - we survived our first stomach bug and then proceeded to give it to all of our guests at the crawfish boil we hosted - sorry friends... this #rookiemom thought after 24 hours we weren't contagious anymore...

Overall this month has been the best yet - I know I keep saying that but it is oh so true.

Both boys are trying new things every day - Wyatt has become even more expressive and loves to talk to Siri on the phone. His eyebrows and the way his face lights up slay me. Owen is WALKING yes, full blown walking, he is so proud of himself too - it's quite possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. Both boys babble non stop and love to read books to each other and play peek a boo together, I could watch them play all day. We unsuccessfully tried to drop our morning nap but they just weren't ready - teething has a way of making big babies seem little again. 

I still can't believe in two months we will have two TODDLERS - I feel like just yesterday we were going to the hospital to have them. I also never thought I would long for the newborn days but I think I am just far enough out of the haze to be wishing for another snuggle buddy. You might think I'm crazy but have you ever smelled a newborn? Do it and then get back to me. 

Loves: Pulling up on everything, standing in the bath, wrestling with brother, stealing toys, car keys, Daddy, Mama, eating bluebonnets, eating diapers, pulling on Daphne's hair, reading books, crawling as fast as possible, WALKING (Owen), Face time with anyone and everyone, playing on the fireplace, climbing onto the fireplace, climbing onto the activity table, climbing onto EVERYTHING, the splash pad, playing with the big kids everywhere, swinging, pushing toys around, peek a boo and chasing each other, exploring outside and everywhere in the house, dino nuggets, mac n cheese, all kinds of fruit. 

Hates: When mom takes things away, when anyone leaves the room, when mom tries to fish foreign objects out of our mouths, diaper changes, being still, being strapped into anything, nap time, anything that requires being trapped in the living room, broccoli, yogurt (owen). 

ANNNNNND Picture dump!!

9 Month Update

Hey everybody... I've been on hiatus lately, these boys are mobile and frankly they are kicking my tired bum on a daily basis. My downtime has been reserved for binge watching Parks and Rec or housework... BUT while we were away these cuties turned 9 months old!! 

So here is your monthly update... only one week late :) 

This month has been a whirlwind as usual. We shifted from purees to regular table food full time and they are EXCITED! Both boys eat pretty much everything you put on their tray but they are so different about it. Some of their favorites include: macaroni and cheese, meats of all kind, refried beans, tortillas, queso, blueberries, bananas, strawberries... literally everything. Not a lot has changed since 8 months, just a little more mobile and a few more babbling words. Both boys are getting a little better at sleeping but still not through the night. I keep telling myself we will sleep one day but I'm starting to realize that day might not be until they go to college... 

Loves: Pulling up on everything, standing in the bath, wrestling with brother, stealing toys, car keys, Daddy, Mama, eating bluebonnets, eating diapers, pulling on Daphne's hair, reading books, crawling as fast as possible and of course giggling.

Hates: When mom takes things away, when anyone leaves the room, when mom tries to fish foreign objects out of our mouths, diaper changes, being still, being strapped into anything, nap time.

Since pictures are worth a thousand words I'll photo dump from the last month below :)

8 Month Update

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These little dudes turned 8 months old on Leap Day! It only took me a week to get their picture taken and find the time to write this little update. They are everywhere and into everything and they certainly keep me on my toes.

I know I will probably keep saying this, but I LOVE this age. They are so fun to interact with, and are really starting to develop into little people. Their personalities are so different already and I can't wait to watch them grow and change even more in the next few months.

New skills/Firsts:

Standing on his own regularly (Owen)

Babbling all consonants*

Clapping for songs

Dancing

RSV

Ear Infection (Wyatt)

Throw Up (Wyatt choked on a leaf... that was fun, Owen comfort nursed to the point of vomiting when he had RSV and then a week later choked on some grass)

*Pretty sure Wyatt consistently calls me Mama - Owen however prefers "Bubba and Dada"

Wyatt is still super cautious with everything, he has to be able to touch whatever surface he is traveling to next, Owen on the other hand is our little adventure seeker, standing on his own and trying to walk every day, he's even taken a few micro steps but he's not fully walking yet. Wyatt is still the thinker but Owen has started studying every little detail of every toy he picks up. Watching them learn and develop new skills is so fun. I can't wait to see what month 9 has in store.

Favorite Things: baths, cords, doorstops, kisses, brother, Daddy (they cry when he leaves for work - be still my heart), wheels, outlets, leaves, sticks, dirt, tortillas, puffs, pizza crust, outside, walks in the stroller, Daphne's tail and ears, smacking brothers face, smacking the walls, really smacking anything, banging on toys and making noise, biting mama, sucking on wash cloths, sippy cups, mama's yeti cup and straw, BBQ chicken/brisket/pork (they are little carnivores), Riding in the car (Wyatt), taking medicine

Least Favorite Things: Having nose wiped, saline+nose frida, sitting still, when anyone leaves the room, diaper changes, when mama takes away any of the things on the favorite list, Riding in the car (Owen) - there's not a lot for this list because over all they are pretty happy babies.

We continue to be so blessed by these little men and I am grateful every day that I get to be their Mama and spend my days hanging out with them.

7 Months

These sweet precious boys turned 7 months old Friday!

7 months... I'm still in shock that they've been here for just 7 short months. It literally feels like they were born 7 years ago and yesterday all at the same time. We celebrated this particular milestone with our flu shot booster! Yay shots!

This month has been big one. We got to throw a party for our Uncle Brett & Rachael who we are officially calling Auntie, both boys started crawling at lightning speed, pulling up on EVERYTHING and Wyatt has mastered the W sit - yet another #momfail in the books - but we are working on it. 

Wyatt is still as concentrated as ever and Owen has started to take after little brother in this aspect. Both boys study everything and thoroughly enjoy playing in and around their exer-saucers. Gross motor is off the charts for both boys, but Owen still pulls a little ahead. Owen is standing on EVERYTHING and trying to stand on his own, while I'm over here thinking "Slow your roll dude..." I bet they are both walking before one... #Lordhelpus

Owen concentrating really hard - I tried to call his name to get a pic but no success, pretty sure they have learned how to ignore me as well...



Wyatt patting big bro



Studying their new toy

They are finally to the age where they recognize Ben and I, as well as each other, this makes everything exponentially cuter. Their faces, their noises, everything. They search for each other in the morning and spend at least an hour catching up with each other. It's like SO much happened while they were sleeping that they have to hash it out. Seriously the cutest thing. The other morning after nursing Wyatt he popped his head up, saw Ben and it was like Christmas morning. Coos, giggles and immediate crawling to wake up Daddy. #bestillmyheart

I can officially say the boys are now eating solids, just once a day, but still it's ALMOST everyday. Both are still nursing like champs but I hope to start doing solids more than once a day in the next few weeks. They really enjoy eating anything and everything - minus peas, peas are a no go and we learned this when they decided to show off their other new skill, projectile spitting. If there were a tin bucket on their high chair trays, both boys would be masters at making the "Puh-tang" noise. You know the one rednecks make when they spit their dip?

Things they love this month: Being outside, reading books, singing with mama, swinging, sitting up in the bathtub, splashing (Owen), drinking water from a sippy cup and straw (Wyatt), holding hands with each other, playing peek a boo with EVERYONE including Daphne, pulling Daphne's tail, and her ears, eating fruit and cookies and grass and leaves, chewing on everything, pulling up, hitting and banging on toys, studying the mirror, cuddles, the windows down in the car, and so much more.

Things they hate this month: When mom leaves the room, when Daphne leaves the room, loud noises, getting stuck under toys, falling while trying to climb, shots, being strapped into anything including car seats, not being able to see each other, when mom won't let them drink the bath water, when mom takes away grass and leaves, when mom claps her hands or says no.

Weight - About 19 lbs each

Height - Around 25 inches or so

Feet - Huge like puppy dog paws

Hands - Full of wrist rolls

Sleep - We are getting there...
having much longer stretches and falling asleep on our own now!
(thank you cry it out)



Those arms and those rolls... yum.



Owen, the big bro, always checking on Wy-guy



Oh Hey Mom, just chilling in my swing...



Hey, Mom, You still there?? Peek a boo?


And just to prove that they don't sit still for photos all the time... OUTAKES from our 7 month "photo shoot"