Justin at Four Months

Justin is the sweetest child. Just precious. He will study an unfamiliar person’s face for quite a while before he decides to grace them with his infectious grin. It is just that – a grin – from side to side. At the time he throws out that grin, he often looks downward as if he’s shy. A person whom he knows will quickly see that grin grace his beautiful face.

He loves to be held and prefers one hold him so he can see what is going on around him. More often than not, he enjoys watching his brother running around the house. He has begun cooing more and more and often throws out some “la” and “ma” consonants. I’m working on him accidentally saying mama first. We’ll have to see what happens with that little project of mine.

Justin is trying to sit up, enjoys the bebe pod, loves the swing and laying underneath his mat. Despises the bouncy seat. Is okay with tummy time for 5-10 minutes at a time. He can still roll from tummy to back but doesn’t do it every time he’s on his belly. Loves outside (and it’s so hot these days).

His feet are still quite sensitive. It is normal for this to happen since they see the light of day only about an hour a day, sometimes more and sometimes less. Putting him in the pool or trying his feet in the beach water results in cries from him. It is just too cold. Warm bathwater is fine for him. Speaking of his feet, they look great. He’s doing great with wearing his braces and I sometimes think he is more comfortable with socks on his feet. They have caused the fat in his legs to accumulate above the brace line on his calves. Hopefully this will resolve itself when he doesn’t have to wear them 23 hours a day.

Rarely cries – because we won’t leave him alone long enough to cry too much. I’m still nursing him and it is going well. I’m very thankful that I’ve been able to stick with it this long. Initially it was difficult with Troy running around but it has become easier and easier to deal with. I really don’t know how much milk he gets in a day. He eats wonderfully for Goli. You know those people he’s familiar with and smiles for? Goli is his favorite – by far. He adores her. Much more than me. And I’m not kidding! The child lights up when he sees her!

Justin is wearing size 2 diapers.

Here are his stats (he has grown a lot and moved up the growth chart a ton):

Weight: 14 pounds, 12 ounces (50%)

Height: 25 inches (50%)

Head: 15.5 inches (3%) – both T and J have had heads on the lower end of the scale

Interesting Sesame Street episode from 1977

Barely before I was born but still made it beforehand. This is very interesting to me. Watch and be amazed!

1977 Sesame Street Episode clip

And to think this would be inappropriate today (probably) – but we can watch all of the rear ends and listen to cussing out the wazoo…

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Beachy time…

It was a couple of weeks ago but I am finally getting around to posting them…

As soon as his chair was set up, Troy felt the need to kick back (thinking old man here!).

We did some swimming, swinging, laughing and some little man liked eating sand (still)!

Justin stuck his feet in the sand

Spent time with cousins…..

Played in the kiddie pools…

Little J slept in the sun and smiled later.

The grandparents invited some friends over to see J (of course I forgot to take more photos).

Our little fam…

And we celebrated Grandy (aka cookie) having a birthday!

Troy at 21 months

Ball of fire. Energetic. Loves to jump. Loves cars, trucks, bicycles. Wants people to “watch” him all-the-time. Loves to run – doesn’t seem to know what walking is. Loves his brother and kissing him with fish lips. Says hundreds of words – I cannot even begin to count now. Is beginning to speak in sentences but thinks hard about it. Can count to 10 and say his ABC’s (although not well). Knows itsy-bitsy spider, Jesus Loves Me, The Barney (I love you) song, Wheels on the Bus and Old McDonald. Knows several animal noises – and loves animals.

Is HAPPY!

He’ll probably kill me for this one day…

Progression of the mornings when Brian is out of town: He wants his brother in his bed. Talks to him, kisses him…may be a little rough. But I think it comes from love for him?!?!

Running more…

And I’m not sure if I should mention this but he’s beginning to want to “go” in the potty. I’m not exactly sure he’s ready for this.

To Greensboro to Greensboro

My first trip (besides Birmingham) taking Justin out of town. My cousin was getting married, I haven’t been to my grandmother’s house (in Greensboro, AL) in almost a year so it was time.

My grandmother remarried almost three years ago, a couple of years after my Granddaddy passed away. I’ve never written about Granddaddy but I can say I still miss him dearly. One day I hope to write about him. Crawford is pretty much polar opposite from my Granddaddy. Not in a bad way but they are just different. So Crawford is pretty quiet and laid back. This past visit with he and my grandmother were very enjoyable. He was much more talkative and really took to Justin – which meant a lot.

Brian had been out of town the week before so we decided that it was too much for him to get in from a flight just to get back in the car for a three hour drive. Troy needed some one on one time with his daddy, too!

Evelyn married Chad at a beautiful country wedding. It was gorgeous. The ceremony was outside with white chairs, a beautiful pergola adorned with many flowers and greenery, the bridesmaids wore turquoise dresses. So did I – WHAT? I had the same color dress as the bridesmaids. Made me look like a wanna be. I had to laugh. Justin slept through the ceremony but was awake during the reception. The reception was in a barn – a huge, dressy barn. Not like the ones I grew up around. Painted concrete floors, an upstairs with 6 bedrooms, a kitchen. You get the point. It was nice and we had a great time.

The wedding itself was in Tuscaloosa so we drove a little over an hour to get to the wedding. I drove myself, my mother, Justin, Mamama (my grandmother) and Crawford. Justin did great on the way there but was fussy on the way back. Crawford just happened to be sitting next to him. I even heard Crawford singing to Justin. At one point he said, in the sweetest voice, he was going to take a board and attach it to the pacifier and his head just to keep the darn thing in. Ha!

Brian introduced Troy to his big bed while I was gone. I thought the child would fuss and fight, get out of the bed and not cooperate. Little did I know that he would love the big bed and would take to it immediately. The bed has been in his “new” room for a year now but we thought he was too small to start sleeping in it alone. He was ready for sure and has been doing great ever since (almost 2 weeks).

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Justin at Three Months

Really? Three months – this is going by way to fast for me!

Rolling from front to back.

Doesn’t like tummy time – which is why I think he has rolled from his belly to his back since he was three weeks old.

Loves laying on his back on his play mat.

Is beginning to laugh – but needs a good bit of prompting (i.e. clapping his hands and saying “Yay Justin”!). Grabbing at toys when laying on his playmat.

Is the sweetest baby. Sleeps from 9-10 at night until 3-4 in the morning. Justin loves watching Troy and will stare at him running around and playing.

Stats:

Weight: 12 1/2 pounds

Height:  23 1/2 inches

Size 1 diapers