Barnes at THREE months



Sweet bonus baby Barnes. He is THREE months old and it is blowing my mind!

He has turned into the sweetest, laid back baby and for that I am eternally grateful. Barnes has the cutest, most chubbiest cheeks and arm rolls like no Lindley baby has ever seen. "Where did you come from.." we continue to ask because he doesn't really look like anyone in our family. But he is  perfectly ours!

 

Some things about Barnes at THREE months:

- Still nursing like a champ. About every 3 hours during the day and going about 9-10 hours at night. Yes, we finally hit our sleep stride, I think (and I just jinxed it). Just like brother and sister, he is a fast eater, which can make life easier when you have two other kiddos running around.

- Sleep. Ah sleep, welcome back. Things have gotten better in this area and I am grateful. I nurse him and he goes immediately down at 8:00 pm. He has been waking up around 3:00-4:00 am and I can usually pap him until around 5:30 am. He will nurse and back down until 8:00 am. This morning, he slept until 5:00 am and I didn't feed him until 6:20. Victory! He's been in his crib now for nighttime sleep, but still using the swing for most naps. This continues to bother my babywise brain alittle, but I also have two other children and I don't feel like fighting that battle right now. Usually naps 1.5-2 hours, 3 times a day.

- Wearing 3-6 months or 6 months clothing. Yes, biggie is getting big. He pretty much skipped over most of his 3 month bubbles because he was mostly wearing gowns until last week. It was a sad day to give those up. Last newborn in sweet gowns....can't even really talk about it. Most of the 6 month stuff is needed for his long stride. They are loose, but he needs them for length. Wearing size 2 diapers and wondering why I waited so long to make that switch, too.

- From what I can tell from putting him on the scale, he's about 14.5 lbs. What the what? Lillian weighed 14 lbs at six months. Ha!

- Smiling is his absolute favorite! The boy has the sweetest smile ever with those cheeks. You can get the best smile out of him when you kiss on his feet or his neck.

- Loves his playmat and has started reaching and batting for the toys. He also loves the mirror. He likes to lay and look at the ceiling fan. If I need him to be still for a little bit, that is my go-to trick.

- Trying his hardest to roll over back to tummy. He gets about 3/4 over and gets stuck on his shoulder. He'll get mad enough one day soon and make it all the way over.

- He doesn't mind running around with his mommy and still loves to be in the baby k'tan. I need to look at the weight limit on that thing. He could be in it until he's 15 years old.

- Such a sweet natured little boy. Doesn't cry much at all and loves his mommy. My love this sweet child growing daily and I still can't believe that he's ours.

 



End of May happenings

Testing, testing.... 123. Is anyone out there? 

I have been so neglectful of this blog. But I am going to keep going because this is my children's baby book. And I will someday get them all printed....someday!

We are still trucking along since school's been out. The big kids go to a summer program at CH two days a week, just to keep up with a routine. And I am so glad that I did that! Bless them, they get so bored at the house...even though we try to do play dates in the mornings. 

Sweet loves! I wish I would have dressed them cuter, since this turned out so cute!

Sissy had her first Popsicle a few weeks ago, and we've been eating them all the time since. She calls them "sticks" 

We went to the splash pad at the zoo with Kelli, Kate and Owen. It was a great morning for it and we had the pad to ourselves! They also built this new arbor thing with fans, so we could chill under there and keep Barnes cool.

Next time, I will bring more snacks! Water fun makes these babies hungry! And sweet, angel Barnes just snoozed and laid there. God love him!

On May 17th, we got Barnes dedicated to the Lord at Broadmoor. Such a special morning! Barnes wore my christening gown (that Brett and Lillian also wore). I am still waiting to get the official church pictures back, because those are the only ones we got of the whole family... We tried again after lunch, but by that time, everyone was over it!

This is a real life, family of five picture! 

Papa Frank, Barnes and Me

The Mitchells came over a few weeks ago to cook out and play on our water slide. Kiki got us this thing and it is so cool! The kids had a blast!

Sissy also enjoying her first watermelon. She loves her some fruit!!! 

She pretty much as to be nakey during watermelon and popsicle time because it is very messy!

Sweet (and rare) moment of playing together outside. It has been so hot the past few weeks, and the kids like to play on the porch with the fan going. I don't blame them. If water is not involved, its almost too hot.

Meanwhile, Barnesy just hangs out inside. I swear, this child is the cutest thing ever with those chubby cheeks!

And Lillian loves her baby Barnes! She doesn't understand the idea of personal space at all!  But he doesn't seem to mind it too much?

Until next time!

Barnes at TWO months

Barnes Lindley is TWO months old! 

(on May 18th)

This sweet baby boy has completely stolen my heart. And I think I have his, too!

Although he's definitely not the most laid back baby ever (I'm looking at you Lillian), he is so sweet and learning to be more chill. But when he's done and tired, HE.IS.DONE. And you better wrap in up and put him to sleep. 

Things about Barnes at TWO months:

-Nursing every 3-3.5 hours during the day. I'm sure he can got a bit longer, but we aren't starting that yet. Still nursing great. Only had 2 bottles in his 9 weeks of being alive, and I'm ok with that for the moment. He can go anywhere between 6-7 hours at night between nursing sessions. We are improving in that area.

-Sleep. Ah, sleep. You are so finicky these days. One night he will sleep until 5 am (yah!) and the next he will start rousing around 1:00 am. Regardless, I try to hold him off until atleast 2:00 am, and really try for 3:00 am. Sometimes I have to go in there lots of time to put the pap in  his mouth to hold him off. Like I said, that usually starts bt 1:00-2:00. BUT, we started putting him down in his crib at night after I nurse him at 8:00 pm. This was a gamechanger for us. No more dreamfeed because it was just waking him up. That way, me and Joey can have some time to relax and actually talk in more than a whisper. 

-Sleeping in his crib at night, but sleeping in the swing in his room for naps. Yes, I am a horrible babywise mom. But he sleeps so good in that swing, and I am just not ready to fight the battle of transitioning to the crib for naps. Its always been more difficult than night time sleep for some reason. 

-Wearing size one diapers and 0-3 month clothing. He still wears his newborn gowns at night, but they are getting kind of snug. He can even wear a few of small 3 mth things. Sweet chunky monkey. He's got a closet full of clothing (lots of new things and lots of Hudson's smocked things), but I still want to put him in gowns. I just can't let go of it. And if I start putting him in bubbles, then that means he's an infant and not a newborn. And i'm just not ready to accept that yet. He also wears alot of diaper sets. Love those!

-Chunky monkey weighed 12 lbs 1 oz at his 6 week checkup (which was actually 7 week and 6 days). 55% for weight and 75% for height. I look at him and see a chunkster. But in all actuality, he's just normal size really. I am just used to having really small babies. Hudson and Lillian were both in the 10% for weight for a long time (and Hudson still is). So I am embracing this sweet chunk of love and his arm rolls and double chin. Where did he come from?

-He's started social smiling and it is so so cute (see pictures below). He can totally recognize his name when I call him and will even track you. I love this phase when they are starting to be more aware of the surroundings.

-He's started to play on his playmate and likes to look in the mirror. We kind of have a routine of things we do during the day... nurse, sit in bouncy for a few mins upright because of reflux, and play on playmate. But, when he's done, you better grab him or he will scream bloody murder and turn beet red.

-He definitely doesn't mind being on the go. His favorite place to be is in my baby K'tan carrier. If you see me out with all my babies, chances are he will be in that wrap. He loves it and it allows me to have free hands. I even put him it when when we run errands just him and me. He doesn't love to be idle in his carseat for too long, so this is a good alternative. He's been to the splash pad, zoo, park, and everywhere else his big siblings want to go....like i've said before, he's my sidekick. 

-This baby is definitely a mommy's boy. No one can calm him like I can, which can be a good and bad thing. And we still haven't left all three of them (like a date) yet. I'm hoping to change that soon!

-Still no clue who he looks like. Some say my dad, but definitely not his brother or sister. 

-By the looks of his sweet smile, you can tell he's going to have the sweetest nature when he figures out the world. I want him to stay my sweet baby boy forever. We've got a wild, daddy loving and full of energy boy and a wrecking ball sweet middle sissy... I hope for a quiet spirited little boy. But I guess, we'll have to wait and see for that. 

Barnes Thomas, we love you so much! Thank you for being such a sweet bonus baby and the perfect way to complete our family!

First time in footies at 8 weeks, 

And he looks so so cute!

And please look at those cheeks. I am totally in love...and don't think they don't get kissed 5786 times a day! Love my baby boy!

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School's out!

Last week was the big kids last week of Trinity MMO. And what a sweet school year it has been!
It has been amazing to watch Hudson grow so much in his language and speech.... And his Trinity teachers (Ms Julie, Ms Ashly, Ms Amanda and Ms Michelle) and his speech therapist, Anne Marie, have played a huge role in that!
I am so glad that we decided to let Hudson repeat the twos this year! Best decision ever! This way, he will be one of the oldest (and not literally the youngest), he's in his corrected class based on his birthday, and I get to spend a whole extra year with him before he goes to five year old kindergarten (as a six year old).

He's made so many friends this year that he loves so much. And it's been fun for him to actually come home and talk about them and what he did at school.
I mean, look at that frat boy hair! I die!











And look at that sissy! She started two days a week in January to prepare for the baby coming. Before then, she hadn't been anywhere other than with the nanny at home. Not even the church nursery, I'm embarrassed to say, we were very loyal to the mommy room!
But she did great! She did get upset for awhile at drop off, but Ms La Rue and Ms Faye assured me that she did great after I left.
My favorite thing about picking her up in the most recent weeks is she'd run up to me and tell anyone that was listening "that's that ma-ma". Love that she's still a mommy's girl!





And please look at what less than 6 months can do to a growing toddler! Wow! And look at the hair transformation. She's grown in hair, bows and sass!





The very last day, the school held a fundraising carnival in the gym! It was so fun and so small children appropriate!
They had a shaving station which Hudson loved!





And Lillian got in on too!





Daddy even got to come! Which will love!!!





Hudson wanted a spi-doh painted on his face. And then we couldn't wash it off for 2 days.





Riding the train. Even Barnes loved it!





Sadly, we are going to miss this sweet school next year. We made the decision to move the big kids to Madison Methodist in the fall. It will be overall better for our family because I won't have to drive into Jackson every day. That drive was killing me! Especially since the school is only 3 hours a day, I was spending waaaay too much time in the car. And we've always been interested in MM, but could never get in. So in February, at 36 weeks pregnant, me and my friend Katie camped out (literally) in front of the church to secure a spot for our children in the fall. Like CAMPED OUT outside that church. Got there at 7:00 pm and registration was at 8:00 am the next morning. I would do it again bc we got the kids in!
But we will always remember our time at Trinity and the amazing staff that made my children feel so loved!

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Weekend outings

Since we've had Barnes, I've tried to keep life semi-normal for the kids. We hang out in our room or the bonus room more if Barnes is sleeping (his room is kind of off the family room) and we have to use our inside voice a bit more than normal. But I've tried to keep up the activities and live life like we always have. This can be tricky with 2 small children and a newborn... Especially when your hubby is into doing more things around the house than actually getting out. I'm not sure, but taking all these wild animals out stresses him. I, on the other hand, can get stir crazy up in here and like to go do fun things.
And Barnes agrees with me.





One day after school pickup, he was sleeping so soundly in his car seat, so I stuck him in his crib. He's not the sounded sleeper in the seat when the cars not moving.





A few weeks ago, the junior league of Jackson hosted the 2nd annual touch a truck at trustmark part. It was a great time! I had to be there super early that morning for my shift. So daddy got to spend some quality alone time with Barnes.





The next day, we took the kids. It really is a great activities for small kids. Mine definitely loved it! And, of course, a JLJ function is always going to be so fun and well organized!













We got to see our Kaykay!




Also that weekend, my parents took Hudson to the circus. He had a blast and Kiki bought him all of those ridiculously expensive toys that they sell... She's the best! Can't wait for Sissy to join them next year! But sad they are phasing out the elephants. That's Hudson's favorite part. (But it also makes me sad that they are there. They need to be in a jungle somewhere).





Meanwhile, Barnes (sometimes I call him BT) just hangs out with his sweet cheeks.




Last weekend, we headed to the children's museum for Williams birthday party. Since that place can get OOC, I left Sissy at home. I can't handle her sassy self alone in such a big area.
Please look at Barnes' face.
Mommy and her boys!





Love these sweet friends so much!! They have kept me sane these last few weeks!





On Sunday, we headed to weekly lunch at our neighbors house who also happen to be Kiki and Papa. Ha! Barnes and Bubba catching some sleep!





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