Sutton 3 months

Each month that passes and each milestone that is mastered is more emotional for me this go around. The thought that this possibly could be our last baby (depending on what God's plans are for our family) makes me want to stop time. I have embraced this stage of life much more this time as well. I remember praying that Shaw would sleep through the night, in which he did at 9 weeks. Sutton is now about to be 13 weeks and I can count on two hands how many times "sleeping through the night" has happened for us. But, like I said, I would get up with him 3 times a night if I knew it meant more cuddle time. I may be sleep deprived and barely make it through my work days but I know I will miss him being this little and needing me every 3 hours once this time is over. He has become such a sweet, happy baby. My heart could just explode every time he smiles or coos at us,

which means it could explode constantly since the boy never stops smiling. Here are some more facts about our sweet Bug:

• I weighed him yesterday and he weighs 14 lbs 3.5 oz. 

• At 10 weeks I took him to the dr and he was 13 lbs 6.5 oz and 24 inches long (70% for both)

• Still in size 2 diapers, size 3-6 month, 3 month, and 6 month clothing

• Like I said earlier he slept through the night for the first time at 10 weeks but it has been really inconsistent. He sleeps anywhere from 6-9 hours. He goes to bed around 8 every night.

• Still EBF and nurses every 3-4 hours. Takes a 4 oz bottle every 3-4 hours when I'm working. I keep thinking he should be taking more with how big he is but he wants nothing to do with it after 4 oz.

• Sweeter than sweet. The boy only cries when he is hungry or overly tired. In the words of Phil he is "happy, happy, happy!"

• Taking the paci much better but would way rather just suck on his hand which we are trying to prevent at all cost.

• He is trying so hard to roll over to his belly. He can make it to his side and then can't go any further.

• Is really starting to enjoy tummy time. I think he likes the new perspective on his surroundings.

• Holding his head up great and enjoys the Bumbo. 

• Loves to watch his brother. His little eyes will just follow him all over the room. 

• Has done great with me eating dairy again. No bad tummy issues even though he still spits up some but I believe it's still within normal.

• I have been finding his little hair all over his bed (yes, it's all in a baggy). Shaw's never did fall out so I'm wondering if his will come back another color. He still has a ton on top and it gets redder by the week.

• Most definitely has blue eyes.

Sutton McCrae you are such a joy to be around. I think I will be able to say that you were our happy baby :). You have the sweetest nature, love to be cuddled, and are so curious of your brother. We love you, sweet boy!

May in Pictures

Besides going to the beach and the lake here are some pictures of what we have been up to this past month. Josh is finally done with this semester so the last few weeks have been nice with not worrying about school on top of work. I have been working a few days a week and the boys stay at our house with their "Aunt Carky". It has been great and they love it. I have been thinking  that I need to get Shaw back around some kiddos his own age so we may be starting a Mother's Day Out Program in the near future. This month started a lot of summer activities for us which calls for lots of fun times!

This little guy was dedicated at church on Mother's Day.

 

Watching as Sutton was dedicated.

 

Ganna and Pops came over that night to grill out.

 

Yummy!

 

This guy's favorite spot (besides in my arms of course!)

 

I walked in on this sight one day. Sutton is napping in the crib and Shaw is....well Shaw is just being Shaw! Ha!

 

Saturday spent out at Nanna's repainting her deck.

 

He loved being outside.

 

Ellie, my aunt and uncle's dog, soaking up the sun.

 

Nanna and Sutton McCrae

 

Taking a ride around the field to go look at the horses.

 

On Memorial Day we went to the pool for the first time. I think Shaw is going to love going all summer!

 



 

Sutton enjoyed sitting in the bumbo for the first time.

 

At a cook out with friends. All the boys digging in the dirt. They had a great time together.

A day at the lake

Last Sunday we spent the day on the lake with my parents. We were at the lake almost every weekend last summer while we lived in NWA and Shaw loved it. He loves it even more now and is a little fish. The water was SO cold but he didn't care. His daddy got him his first fishing pole and he thought that was the greatest thing ever! Pops showed him the in's and out's of how to catch a fish and he helped reel in a few. Sutton liked everything about it except those lovely, comfortable infant life jackets. I took my camera then realized when I got there that my memory card was at home. Here are a few phone pictures. By the end of the day we had two tired boys and a tired set of parents.

Beach Trip

We had a fantastic time on our vacation a few weeks ago. We went to the beach to see Josh's cousin get married and then we stayed the week. The first few days the weather was a little odd. The locals said the winter wind had stayed around a few extra weeks and it was cooler than normal. The last four days or so the weather was perfect, 80;s and a slight breeze. Everyone kept telling me how much work it would be taking babies but we really didn't think it was that bad. The convenience of our condo was the key. It was on the ground level and literally 5 steps away from the beach. One of us could be on the beach with the boys and be able to call out to the other one from out patio. It was so nice. We also had a little yard between our patio and the beach which was a great play area for Shaw. Josh would go and set the tent up in the mornings and take all our stuff down, then we would stay out all morning, go in for lunch, take naps, and then get ready for dinner or whatever activity we were doing that night. I can't wait until the boys do not require such long naps so we can go back out to the beach after naps and before dinner but 3-4 hours a day will do for now while they are babies. Shaw had the time of his life, he loved every bit of it, and Sutton was the happiest baby all week. I think we have decided that May is the time to go and we are already planning next year's trip! Please excuse all the pics but I did dwindle them down to the mere 200 I took over the week.

 

First day there.

 



 

 

The best thing about the trip was all being together with nothing to do but enjoy each other!

 

 

 Clark and Jessica Yazza. It was a beautiful wedding.

 

Ready for the beach!!

 

I'm obsessed with all their matching outfits.

 

Having too much fun in the pool,

 

 

Beautiful view. Wish I could have enjoyed it for two weeks!

 

Going out to eat!

 

Enjoying time at Pier Park

 

Wubanub on the beach. We are walking advertisement for them.

 

 

Sutton had a great set up.

 

 Another night of fun activities!

 

Monkeys.

 

Beach bums.

 

He loved to come "lay out" beside me.

 

Happiest baby on the block

 

Sweet baby toes

 

My boys

 

Picture night. It went about as good as we expected! Ha!

 

Yup...this is the best we could get.

 

In this picture I am standing on almost the exact spot Josh and I got married and that is the house we stayed in and our reception was at. It is still just as beautiful 4 years later.

 

Mimi and her grands.

I can NOT wait to go back.