6 Months Old

Sam, you are 6 months old today!

I can't believe how fast the time is going by and how quickly you are growing up.
You weigh 19 lbs (95%).
You are 26 1/2 in long (90%).
Your head circumference is 44 cm.

You wear a size 3 diaper.

You are in some 6-9 month and 9 month clothes.

You typically nurse 5 times a day.

You eat oatmeal in the morning and rice cereal in the evening. We are going to start baby food this week.

You take 2-3 naps a day. It is either 2 longer ones or 1 longer and 2 shorter ones.

You have been sleeping through the night fairly consistently, until your teeth started to come in. Your first tooth poked through your gums last Monday. The second should poke through any day, I can see it and feel a hump now.

Even when you are cutting teeth and have a cold, you have a smile on your face! I love that you are so happy.

You are very active. You are getting good at grabbing and holding onto items.

You are still working on sitting up. You do good for a little bit, then you slowly start to topple over. If you can have your hand on something higher than the floor (like my leg or a toy) you can keep your balance well.

You really want to be able to crawl. You get frustrated when you push a toy away and then can't quite reach it again.

I love your big cheeks, round face, and double chin! Although that is not where it ends...you have chunky legs and arms too!

You really love Kirksey! She can always make you laugh. 

You adore her and she adores you. It is so sweet to see! 

One day I will have to remember these sweet moments.

You also always crane your neck around to find her anytime you hear her.

I can only imagine the trouble the two of you will get yourselves into.

You also love to read books with Kirksey. Especially when your daddy reads them to you.

You are such a sweet baby boy. Sometimes I wish time could stop so I could saver these moments forever.

3 Years Old

Kirksey, you are 3 years old!

You are such a beautiful, smart, and amazing little girl.
You now weigh 27.8 lbs (25%)
 And you are 35 1/4 in tall (25%)

You started potty training in August and have been doing so good with it. You only wear a pull-up for naps and bedtime.

You are just now wearing mostly 3T clothing.

You wear a size 6-7 shoe.

You love life! You get so excited about the smallest of things. You are such a joy to be around.

You an athletic little girl. You have good coordination and love to kick a ball.

You have really become a "Daddy's girl" over the last 6 months or so. But you still really love me too!

You have such a sweet heart. You helped me fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child and you were so excited to give the gifts.

We just converted your crib to a toddler bed. You have done so well with the transition! You really like that you can get in and out all by yourself.

You are starting to get such a good imagination. It is fun to watch you play.

You went to your first MSU home football game this season. It was an exciting game with lots of fireworks, cowbells ringing, and bands. You were in awe when we first got there.

You love anything girly...jewelry, shoes, purses, dresses (so you can twirl), etc.

You also love trains! You have even asked Santa for trains this year!

Doc McStuffins is your favorite show right now, with Dora as a second.

At your 3 year check-up you even asked your pediatrician to do another check-up on you! I have no doubt this was a result of all the check-ups you give because of watching Doc McStuffins.

You are the best big sister! You sometimes even act like you are Sam's second mom!

You have filled the last 3 years with joy and so many smiles, laughs, kisses, and hugs. You are such a wonderful little girl. Your daddy and I love you more than you know!