Happy 10 Months, Camden

Happy 10 Month Birthday

July 15, 2013

Crawling, eating, and playing – these are what you fill your days with.  You are a busy little boy.  You crawl all over the place at super speeds. We think when you start walking, it will be a run! 

We went to a picnic at Poppy and Nana’s house for Father’s Day.  We went in the pool and ate some food.  You had a great time.  You like playing in the pool with everyone.  You would rather be held in the pool than sit in the frog float though. After the picnic, we went to see Vavo and Vovo for a picnic at their house. We had a good time.

This month, we went to Lake Compounce. Mommy had her work picnic there and you were so well behaved.  You didn’t get to go on the rides, but you hung out in the stroller and napped and were generally happy and relaxed. It was hot and humid, but you weren’t cranky at all.  You are PERFECT.

The Independence Day holiday was fun.  We went to Poppy and Nana’s for a picnic.  We played in the pool and you had a good time.  After eating and playing, we went to Vavo and Vovo’s house and ate supper there.  We walked to the fireworks down the hill from their house and you fell asleep and didn’t wake up for them.  A couple days later, we went to more fireworks. This time, we walked from Grandma and Poppy’s house and you watched the fireworks.  You liked them.  You take after your big brother that way. 

You are so sweet and happy. Everyone loves you so much.

Happy 9 Month Birthday, Camden

Happy 9 Month Birthday
June 15, 2013

Where has the time gone? You are getting big way to fast.  You started crawling for real this past month.  You love being on the move.  You are so busy getting into mischief. You see something that you want and you crawl just as fast as you can to it. Unfortunately, some of those things that you want are wires and other things we don't want you to touch. We say "No Camden" and you stop, but you do not turn around to look at us.  You pause, and then go right back to what you were doing.  Silly little love.

You cry some mornings when I am leaving for work.  I get sad because I wish with all my heart I could stay home with you and your brother.  You are happy and well loved when I am gone though.   When I get home after work, you are so excited to see me. I LOVE THAT! You have really started eating your foods and not just playing with them.  You still nurse a bunch and all night long though.  I don't mind. I love the cuddle time with you. 

I love you, my sweet boy!

Happy 8 Month Birthday, Camden

Happy 8 Month Birthday.
May 15, 2013

You are 8 months old already.  You are so much fun.  You had to get used to mommy leaving for work, but you normally do not mind it.  You are still generally happy.  You like “eating” your food and do enjoy feeding yourself with your fingers.  You LOVE being outside.  Unfortunately, you would rather pick and eat the grass than play with the toys that I brought out for you.  You watch your big brother play a little bit, but then find that the grass and dirt is way more interesting than anything else.  You like looking out the windows and doors; you throw a bit of a fit if I shut the door before you were finished exploring with your eyes. 

You started army crawling.  You can get around pretty quickly too.  You also keep trying to stand up in your crib but haven’t quite got it down on how to stand on both legs.  Keep trying little man, and you will get it soon!  Scratch that! Stop trying.  I like you being a little bit immobile.

On Mother’s Day, we went to the park (Hubbard Park in Meriden).  We went to the top of Castle Craig.  I don’t think you were very impressed.  We had a little picnic and watched your big brother go fishing with Poppy.  Grandma, Vavo, and Vovo played with you.  You slept while your brother played on the playground.  It was a great day, but a little bit cold.  Once again, you enjoyed the grass and dirt a bunch!

Happy 7 Months, Camden

April 15, 2013
Happy 7 Month Birthday, Camden

You are stinking adorable.  You laugh. You love being tickled and thrown into the air.  You love cuddling with Mommy.  You are fine even when I am not around.  I went back to work just over a week ago.  You were okay.  You take your bottles of pumped breastmilk okay, but not as often or as much as if I were here.  That is okay.  You still don't sleep through the night and love cuddling with Mommy at night and eating.

You have had a few types of finger foods.  Cooked carrots, avocado, sweet potato, and cucumbers.  You tried to eat a bread roll and flipped out when we took it from you (it was Hudson's).  You started waving your hands and screaming.  I laughed. I probably shouldn't laugh when you are being a little naughty.  You have also had jarred apples and apple/butternut squash.  You would rather feed yourself.

Easter was good.  You looked so cute. You loved holding onto the plastic egg (and tried to eat it).  Silly boy.

I miss you so much when I am away from you at work.
Kisses

Happy 6 Months, Camden

March 6, 2013
6 Months

My oh my! Six months went by like the blink of an eye.  It is amazing how quickly you went from being my tiny one who slept all the time, to the big baby you are now who watches his brother and "talks" nonstop.  You make me so happy.  You clap and sit up.  You entertain yourself with your toys. You make chewing motions with your mouth in preparation for eating.  You started solids today, on your 6 month birthday.  You had sweet potato.  You gagged and vomitted all over.  It was funny and gross.

You still are happy most of the time. You have started throwing fits when you don't get your way, or we taking something away from you.  It is cute.

I love you.

Happy 5 Months, Camden

February 15, 2013
Happy 5 Month Birthday

You rolled. This time it was from your back to your belly.  You laugh; you drool; you smile; you love to be tickled. You are very aware of everything. You love your family. We love you.  You are my valentine. You are growing like a weed.

I love you.

Happy 4 Months, Camden

Happy 4 Months, Camden
January 15, 2013

Life has gotten so busy.  I try to just enjoy you as much as possible. I just hold you when I can because all too soon, I will be back to work and not able to cuddle you and your brother whenever I want.  This past month was very busy.  It was Christmastime.  We had a few family parties to attend.  You were generally happy.  You do get overwhelmed with lots of people and noise, so we did have to go into another room a few times for you to calm down.  You are very good-natured though.  You try to reach out for things and everything goes in your mouth.  You try to chew my hand, your fist, every little toy we place in front of you. 

You don't mind being on your tummy and don't try to roll over much.  When you are on your back, you will roll from side to side. Eventually, I am sure you will start rolling and then crawling.  I have a feeling when you walk, it will be always at a fast pace.  You seem to always be in motion now. You constantly kick your legs, and bounce up and down.  Somehow, in your swing, you get it to move across the floor by kicking your feet. You also try to twist your body out of the swing so you are perpendicular to your seat. Silly boy.

I love you.