Braxton's 1st Christmas Eve

WOW! This first year is FLYING by! Christmas Eve already? I remember the Christmas Eve I was pregnant with him. Lots of food, family, laughter, and presents. This year it was just the same, minus the husband, and plus the baby! We went to Eric's house, had a TON of food, played some games, and opened some gifts. Braxton lasted about an hour before he started crying, and rubbing his eyes. He is a crib boy and won't sleep anywhere but there. So I couldn't put him anywhere. So it was kind of miserable for the both of us. He had a lot of funeral potatoes, turkey, beans, salsa, and chips! I let him open up his Christmas pajamas. We didn't get home till about 1 in the morning. I still had to nurse him and get him ready for bed. So he didn't get to bed till about 2 in the morning!!!

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

11 Months!

Wow. I can't believe I will have a one year old in a month! Where have the last 11 months gone? They have gone TOO fast, that's for sure!! If someone finds a way to freeze time, please let me know. Here are some stats on my little man

Braxton is somewhere around 20 lbs.

I don't know his height.

Braxton is signing. He knows "More, Please, Milk, Fish, Dog, Banana, Eat/Food, Drink, Thank you (he only does that once in awhile), and Bath"

Braxton is crawling EVERYWHERE!

He knows how to climb up the stairs.

He is standing up to everything.

He tries to climb up my bed

He can say Da da da da, Mom, Ma, WAH (Wow), DAH (Dog) 

He loves all animals, mostly dogs though. He would jump out of my arms for a dog.

He is still nursing 3 times a day.

Still eating 3-4 solid meals a day

Lots of snacks a day

He loves applesauce, yogurt, rice cereal, broccoli (raw and pureed), cauliflower, peas, carrots, mashed potatoes, chicken, turkey, and any kind of juice.

He loves "building stuff" He tries to put things inside of other things. We gave him 2 measuring cups, and he sat there forever, not moving, just trying to stack them. And put them inside each other.

He is really good at throwing tantrums, and getting his way! He is becoming very independent and wants to do things on his own.

He HATES Santa Clause.

He can play "Pat-a-cake" and "Peek-a-boo" 

When he listens to music he bounces his head, and claps his hands. He has some pretty cool grooves!

He LOVES the bath. And he loves to play with his toys in the bath.

He LOVES chocolate covered cinnamon bears....

 

He HATES getting his diaper changed, and clothes put on him.

Here is some more pictures, just for enjoyment...

 

Some much needed videos

 

So, The first video, Braxton does this when he is happy/excited! Cutest thing ever! He sucks in air and gasps. Love it!

   

In this video, I set my mom's ringtone to a Christmas song, and every time he hears it he shakes his head like that and waves his arms!

 

In this video, he decided he wanted to pull himself up to the table, and swing his legs, like he was on monkey bars! He only does it for a slit second in the beginning. 

Wordless Wednesday

Braxton's 1st Thanksgiving!

I love holidays! And they have been double fun having a kid. I was so excited to start the holiday festivities with Brax. He started the day of with a banana, mango applesauce, and some peaches. He had some chili, and gluten free corn bread for lunch. And for dinner, He had turkey, potatoes, gluten free bread, and mandarin oranges. I also gave him Olive fingers! I am happy to announce I successfully stuffed my baby full of food on his very first Thanksgiving! We had lots of fun playing Nerts, playing with a remote control UFO, and just hanging out! I can't wait till he gets older, to start making traditions with him that he will never forget!!

 

 

Thankful Thanksgiving Thursday

I find it fitting to post all that I am thankful.
I am THANKFUL for my Family
I am THANKFUL for my Husband
I am THANKFUL to my Heavenly Father for sending me a beautiful son
I am THANKFUL for Braxton
I am THANKFUL for food
I am THANKFUL for a home to live in
I am THANKFUL for the gospel
I am THANKFUL for warm water
I am THANKFUL for electronics
I am THANKFUL for modern technology, so I can keep in touch with those far away from me.
I am THANKFUL for clothing
I am THANKFUL for my car
I am THANKFUL for my sweet, naughty doggy!
I am THANKFUL for my life
I am THANKFUL for love
There is more, But that about sums it up

Piano Man

Love this little boy! I let him sit at my sisters piano and play. He did pretty good, and seemed to enjoy it!

10 Months!

Wow!! Ten Months old ALREADY?! It can't be so! I remember it like it was yesterday. Here are Braxton's 10 month updates..
Height- 26.5 inches
Weight- 17.5 Lbs

Head- No Idea! We didn't get that measured, But I'm guessing it is still the same.
I took Braxton to the doctors today because he has not been feeling well. One unhappy baby, a 30 minute wait, and time to go to the doctors, we have 2 ear infections. So, I have to give him an antibiotic for the next 10 days! Hopefully that will clear it right up.
Braxton is still nursing. 3-4 times a day.
He eats 4-5 solid meals a day
He LOVES Peas, banana's, applesauce, cheese sticks, his little cheese snacks, Kix, Rice crackers (baby mum-mums), Spaghetti, chicken, apple juice, and prune juice.
He doesn't love avocado's, or squash (he used to love it, but won't touch it now).
He hates getting his nose wiped, and his teeth brushed.
He knows the signs "more" "doggie" "please" "eat/food" and "milk"
He yells at everything saying DA DA DUHHHHHH
Once in awhile he will say Ma Ma Ma, but that is rare!
He is crawling everywhere! He started crawling for real about a week ago. He could scoot, but his left leg just didn't want to move. But it's a moving now!
He stands up to EVERYTHING!!
He loves to eat Bentley's food.
He points at everyone and everything with his pointer finger.
He loves to pull glasses off of people's face.
He is really shy, when people talk to him he will turn and grab me.
Every morning when he wakes up, he will stand up, peer over his crib, babble at me. So, I get up and he signs "Eat, Milk" then I pick him up and he signs "doggy" and then points to the doggy. So I let him pet the doggy, then feed him.
He loves Bentley!!
He loves to eat paper
He loves to take all of my make-up out of the bag and throw it or suck on it.
He sleeps through the night, (he has been since he was a month old!!)
He has 6 stinking teeth! Working on 2 more as I type! (Please come in soon!)

 

I love you so much baby! You are amazing! Happy 10 month Birthday!!

Day 30

A letter to yourself: tell yourself EVERYTHING you love about yourself. 

Dear Cozette,
     I love my personality. I love the way I take good care of my child. I love my long pretty hair!! I love my honey brown eyes. I love that I care so much about people. I love my kindness. I love my big heart. I love that I love to laugh. I love my smile. My down syndrome toes. I love that I'm responsible (I swear I already did this post?!) I love that I can still act like a little kid! I Love how crafty I am. I love that I am a great hands on learner. I love that I learn really quickly. I love me!