Just in the past two days, Finn has started holding his own bottle. It's pretty much impossible to hold him and feed him a bottle anymore, that boy is on the MOVE. So he just drinks his bottle in between crawling all over the place. It's actually kind of nice, I can just put him in his exersaucer or on the floor and hand him a bottle. But it's also a little sad because he doesn't want to be cuddled anymore. It's ok - I'll have my newborn baby fix come November when one of my close friends has baby #3.
It's interesting to see how different siblings are, especially when they are the same sex. Jack ALWAYS finished his bottles, we were giving him four 8 oz bottles by the time he was 8 months. We are lucky if Finn finishes one. He's all over the place. But when it comes to scarfing food that is put on his tray for dinner, that is no problem!Jack was such loud giggler and laugher and Finn he is all smiles and he makes those dinosaur squeals, but his laughs sounds like a squeaky toy. Like he only makes noise when he inhales and it's super high pitch. It's the funniest thing ever. I've tried to capture it on video, but it hasn't worked yet.I used to say that 4 or 5 months was my favorite baby stage, but I think I like the 8-9 month stage better. They are just more independent. And once Finn starts walking, I'm screwed. So I'll enjoy this as much as I can right now.
In other news, Jack is still doing great in his bed. He still screams for me to come get him in the morning, but I'm totally fine with that. Yesterday morning, we all slept in until 8:30! It was heavenly. Well, Finn was up at 6 AM, but I just put him in the pack n play in the basement. He always goes right back to bed down there. Maybe I just make that his room.
This weekend, Tom and I are going on our first overnight date since Finn has been born. Actually, I can't
remember the last overnight date we had even before Finn was born! We are staying at the Graves601 hotel
downtown and we have gift cards to Seven Sushi. We are going to have an awesome time downtown and we are so excited. It's much needed! Jack and Finn will spend the night at Grandma and Grandpa Starkey's house. We are going to bring side rails for the queen sized bed for Jack to sleep in and Finn will be in the pack n play. They love going over to their house, I know they will have a great time!
Tonight - is CARRIE UNDERWOOD with my girl, Alissa. Here's to hoping we don't get down poured on!
Can't wait!
PS - be on the watch for a new blog design coming soon :-)
i cant wait either! hold off RAIN!!
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It's unreal the difference from the pictures at the top. You forget how SMALL they are at first and how FAST they grow!!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe how big your boys are getting! Have a great time this weekend you both deserve it!
ReplyDeleteHappy 8 months Finn!
ReplyDeleteHave fun tonight....So exciting!!!!!
Can't wait to see the new blog layout!