Scout // 10 months

I swear Scout is trying to outdo his brother! Last week, he took his first steps (about 3)! While he isn’t officially walking, he is very close. Sawyer also walked at a little over 10 months, so I can already sense a sibling rivalry budding with these two. Scout’s personality compliments his brothers, like yin and yang; He is feisty like him, but with a calmer, relaxed side. I can’t wait to see how their relationship evolves and the bond that builds.

Sawyer was a full 2 lbs smaller than Scout at this time and shorter as well. Sawyer was definitely talking more but most everything is the same.
Here is Sawyer at 10 months: 
http://www.hamratime.com/2012/12/sawyer-10-months.html

Scout’s 10-month stats

weight: 20 lbs. 9 oz. - at 9 months he was 19 lbs. 9 oz.

height: 29 inches - at 9 months he was 28.5

clothing: 12 months, 12-18 months. Wears size 3 and 4 shoes

diapers: Size 4 – just moved him to the bigger size yesterday

eating: Nursing and eating table food. He will eat anything we put in front of him, loves pizza and anything involving bread! He really likes cantaloupe but isn’t a fan of watermelon.


sleeping: usually sleeps from about 7:30 p.m. - 6 a.m. Last week he went 4 nights of terrible sleeping, would wake up every time we put him down, we took him to the doctor because we thought it might be an ear infection but she thinks it was just separation anxiety. Luckily it has passed and he is back to his normal schedule.

teething: 4 teeth, his top two and bottom two

other updates: He is getting brave…will stand without holding on for up to 10 seconds and has even taken two steps! Starting to explore with his teeth too, and has bitten us a few times. One of my favorite things is his singing (see video below); he imitates the songs we sing with hand motions and all (Itsy Bitsy Spider, Happy and You Know It, etc.). He claps, waves, does the “more” sign language, and even folds his hands when we pray at mealtime. He says “dada”, “hi”, “baba” but still no “mama”. Sawyer and Scout are still best buds and are starting to really play together!

Here are a few more photos and videos from the month:

His adorable singing voice: https://youtu.be/80IZYvucfDM

Not very good but best we could get of one of his many first steps: https://youtu.be/hFCs3OR7vio

watching brother play T-ball

using his new teeth!

Thank you Nicole for the adorable pic from Beckett's party!

Scout // 9 Months

Once again, I am four days late on my post but this time I was actually able to get stats from Scout's doctor's appointment. Scout is 39 weeks which means he has been in the outside world now longer than he was inside (he surprised us at 38 weeks). The second child seems to go so much faster. I am sad to admit, I failed to get his picture taken with the Easter bunny for his first Easter. I do feel really bad about it but hopefully he will forgive me.

Scout is all over the place now, trying to walk and keep up with Sawyer. It is crazy how quickly they become mobile! He is still super happy with such a joyful disposition, this boy is always smiling!

Here is Sawyer at 9 months: http://www.hamratime.com/2012/11/sawyer-9-months.html

Sawyer's 9 month check-up: http://www.hamratime.com/2012/12/sawyers-9-month-ish-checkup.html

Sawyer was quite a bit smaller and this age, we were trying to figure out why he wasn't getting enough milk. Once we figured that out, he starting to bulk up. Sawyer was talking and moving a little bit more, but still very close.

Scout 9 Month stats

weight: 19 lbs 9 oz. (48.5 percentile) - at 8 months he was 18 lbs 6 oz.  

height:  28.5 inches (56.7 percentile) - at 8 months he was 27.5

clothing: 9-12 months,  12 month. Wears size 2-3 shoes

diapers: Size 3 - same as last month

eating: Still nursing and eating everything that is allowed. Able to try more table food options as well. He just tried cottage cheese, shredded cheese, beans and yogurt. He still isn't a huge fan of the meats but when we mix it with other veggies, he likes it. Grandpa even let him try a little ice-cream!

sleeping: Still sleeping great and sleeping from about 7:30 - 6 a.m. We have noticed about 2-3 nights out of each month he gets a little fussy and will walk up but it seems to be linked to teething and/or new milestones (crawling, standing, etc.)

teething: 2 little bottom teeth popped up about 4 days after his 8-month birthday.

other updates: He really wants to walk! He has been standing and letting go without even realizing it. He loves his jumper and walker, especially when we go outside. One thing his Parents as Teacher rep was impressed with was his ability to hold on and then lean down to pick items up as well as his pincher grasp (using the index finger and thumb to pick up small objects). He does great picking up small food items, like puffs or cereal, and even small blocks. He is still only saying "dada" and "hi" but no "mama" yet. I swear he says "hi doggie" too while looking out the window at Bowie.

Here are a few more photos from the month:

watching brother play soccer

doesn't even hold on anymore

fun at the doctor, no shots!

you can see his two little teeth

helping Sawyer with Easter eggs, fascinated with his hands!

holding his own bottle

playing in Sawyer's fort

Easter Sunday

with Aunt Rachel

time to play with the sign

all the boys getting their monthly picture taken

likes to stand up everywhere!

It was only a matter of time....

Many mothers have told me to cherish every moment because "they sure do grow up fast". Well,  I totally get it now. These past few weeks Sawyer is like a new baby or dare I say "Toddler"? He walks instead of crawls, feeds himself, waves hello/goodbye and even talks like he is having a conversation. I had to share some videos I captured over the past few days of his new developments because quite frankly I am a proud momma. He amazes me everyday!

SAWYER WALKING

SAWYER RUNNING

SAWYER USING A SPOON

Sawyer: 10 Months

he was moving of course, so his hand disappeared

SAWYER WALKED! This was definitely the highlight of the past few weeks. He isn’t walking full-time officially but he has taken up to 4 steps not holding on multiple times this weekend. We all had said we thought he would be walking by Christmas and looks like he wanted to prove us right.

I just love his little leg muscles

Stats this month

Weight: 18.5 (that is up 1 pound since his 9 month appointment, yippee!)

Length: 27.5 inches (haven’t measured him since Dec. 6, so he might be longer)

Eating: Still nursing and eating anything and everything in site. Loves finger foods like cheerios, rice krispees, string cheese and bread. He has also tried pizza, pasta, pigs in a blanket and a lollipop. Loved them all. 

Sleeping: His sleep has really improved. Doesn’t wake up in the middle of the night like he was for a while and usually gets between 8-9 hours. His bedtime is 8-8:30 p.m.

Clothing: wears 6-9 months clothes still, 12 months are too long for his little legs.

Diapers: size 3

Some of his artwork from school

Playing: His new trick….talking on the phone. We gave him his own iphone (it is my old one) and he will pretend to have a conversation and even pause like someone is on the other line. He is a great player! Loves the shape sorter and activity table. Also loves balls. He has learned to hide his pacifier and then when he finds it he yells “yaaaa”. He walks all around the house (holding on) playing with different toys, opening and closing cabinets and exploring. He is interested in EVERYTHING!

Talking: “Momma” is definitely the word for the last couple weeks; he tends to go back and forth. He also has little made up conversations while he is playing that sounds like full sentences. He cracks himself up too, which is so adorable.

Teething: He has 4 new additions to his top gums. For a week or so he just had the side canines so he looked like a little vampire but the front two also decided to come in. They aren’t all the way down but in a couple weeks he will have a real smile.

Other developments: Sawyer love to wave and point. My favorite thing is when I get home he points at me and yells with a smile “MOMMA”. He also has starting to shake his head no, and likes to do it a lot!