I feel like time is flying past me and my baby just keeps getting older and older in super speed. Being a mama to a 9 month old is so much fun. I think every age is more and more fun, I can't believe it just keeps getting better. I mean, he still wakes up at 4 or 5 am for the day, but I look forward to seeing him as long as I am rested as well! He has been going to bed at 5:30pm (he wakes at the same time every morning even if I put him to bed at 8pm) so I have a few evening hours to myself and then try to be asleep by 9pm every night.
On Friday we had our buddy Isaac over for the day. Isaac and Eli are 11 days apart and had so much fun together. They always wanted to play with the same toy, when one was being held the other one wanted me too, they ate snacks together. Oh my gosh I loved having twins for the day! Isaacs parents pay for daycare at the gym so I was able to take both boys, get my workout in and lay in the hot tub for a few minutes and not have to pay any extra, talk about awesome!
Eli is walking EVERYWHERE. He took his first two steps on October 1st and then two weeks later was walking pretty much everywhere but still falling quite often. Now he rarely falls unless he tries to run, which is also pretty adorable!
Eli also eats EVERYTHING. The only thing he doesnt really like, but will still eat is plain yogurt. He looks at me like "mom, what the heck is this" so I usually give him some flavored with homemade jam since that's what I do for myself. Speaking of yogurt, I have been making my own for months now and I never want to go back to eating storebought yogurt. Yogurt made with whole milk, and strained to be my own greek yogurt is absolutely amazing. I have streamlined the process so the heating and cooling of the milk and clean up takes probably 20 minutes each time I do it.
I have been dressing Eli up more often now that I actually put clothes on him. I always thought Becca was crazy for saying boys were more fun to dress than girls, um she is so right. There are cute dresses and girly stuff everywhere but you kind of have to come up with boys outfits and it is so fun!
I gave Eli his first haircut (I had trimmed around the ears a few times already) and he looks so grown up! He actually needs a trim again but his hair is getting so thick I need to figure out how to not make it look like I am giving him a bowl cut!
These pictures are so out of order its ridiculous. Eli loves playing peek a boo around the doorway with daddy. Sadly since Eli has gone to bed so early for the last 2 weeks he doesn't get to do this anymore because he goes to bed before Paul even gets home. I also have taken the handles off my drawers since these pictures were taken. It is so nice not having Eli be able to get into the drawers but still be able to open them! I wish I would have thought of this a month earlier!
New succulent I got at Costco! I have always wanted a succulent garden but with each succulent being so expensive I didn't know how I would ever do it. Well in comes costco with this beauty only costing 11.99, so I treated myself and am so happy I did!
I have watched a friends baby girl a few times so mama could take a nap. Eli is such a good "big brother". It was so fun having the two of them, but I must admit, its actually easier to take care of two the same age than a 4 month old and a 9 month old. I think there is a reason there is 10 month gestation for humans, we need the time!
Eli was making some noise and then began fussing. I walked around the corner to find he had gotten himself under the stool like this and couldn't figure out how to get out haha.
1. With Azaria on our second evening walk while her mama slept
2. Helping Daddy study. Oh Paul passed his interview to become a store manager so now when a store opens up that he is interested in he will be able to apply. This whole having to move is becoming a more real possibility.
3. Isaac and Eli are so fun together!
4. My little hipster baby
The end! Eli was up at 3:55 this morning and I couldnt get him back to sleep. Needless to say I am quite tired today as I didn't go to bed early enough last night!
Love to all.
Wow, Angela, I cannot believe Eli is WALKING already!! A whole new fun fantastic stage. I loved it when my kids started walking - except of course, with Shea it meant chasing him everywhere, with Hailey it made life easier. I love all these cute baby pictures and little friends you have been watching. I have been wanting to try to make yogurt for a long time, but have never done it...what recipe do you use? Happy to read your update and I am jealous of your new succulents!
ReplyDeleteI use this recipe to make the yogurt but j heat it in a double boiler (just a bowl on top of a pot, I don't have a special one) I make it plain with while yogurt and Greek yogurt as my starter. I strain it using cheesecloth folded 4x over laid in a strainer to make it greek yogurt then use the whey in smoothies for added protein. You can make yogurt from other milks you just usually need an added thickner
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DeleteBeautiful post and beautiful life! I feel like I have become obsessed with other peoples little boys because I think of Callum being at that stage and age. Eli is so adorable! I know, it is so fun to dress a little boy! I wasn't able to capture a photo, but today Callum had a dress shirt, sweater vest and pants, plus little blue shoes, so cute!
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to make yogurt, I'll put that on my list of things to try out when I feel life is a little bit more organized.
Yay, Eli is walking! He looks like he has so much fun in life. Is his hair getting lighter? It looks slightly blondish in some of the pictures. Also, how did you get the photo of yourself standing next to the stroller? Was that taken with your phone? Is there a timer for phone cameras?
Haha I laughed when you talked about taking the knobs off the drawers and not thinking of it sooner, I'm starting to feel like that a lot. Simple things that take me awhile to think of make the world of difference and I often say to myself, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" There is so much to learn in motherhood!
Oh my gosh Callums outfit sounds adorable!
DeleteYeah, I didn't try doing anything new for quite a while after eli was born, I spent every minute soaking up the baby awesomeness!
His hair is getting quite a bit lighter, and oh so thick! I just love it.
Yeah I just use my phone camera and it has a 10 second timer. I also have a remote for my phone but I forget it half the time!
I want some of your yogurt! Costco doesn't even HAVE full-fat yogurt! Would love to taste some...maybe I'll stop by this week after I hit the gym, if it works out for you!
ReplyDeleteYes, most definitely stop by and I will treat you to the best yogurt you will ever eat. :)
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