8&9 Months

Evelynne's 8 Month

 Some days I really find it hard to believe.. My baby girl is eight months... Even though she acts much older than her age I'm still finding it hard to believe she's eight months already.. I cause because it only feels like a few months ago I was experiencing the newness of Motherhood.. I must say though every day of Motherhood just keeps getting better and better. Every new stage of her growing is so much fun and so rewarding. Love this little girl!

At eight months Evelynne is now:

-Walking with assistance.

-Pulling herself up and standing up with no assistance.

-Crawling like a pro!

-Saying "Up" in Sign language.

-Teething at the moment. Still has those two bottom teeth and a top one is going to come through any second -now.. I really hope it's soon! Poor baby just isn't happy when she's teething.

-Loving music, stories, and her baby Einstein.

-Eating stage 3 baby food and pretty much everything in small portions. And boy this girl can eat! Takes after her dad. He can put away a five guys cheese burger, hot dog and a large fry.. At least he used to. He's eating much healthier now.

-Loving her pool.. and water in general.. Bath time is her favorite.

- Waking up usually only once a night now just to nurse. And then she's back to sleep for the rest of the night.

-wearing 9-12 month clothing. Even some 18 m! 

-Loving giraffes.

- Loving her daily walks and is really aware of things.. Yesterday she was looking at everything in sight. So I started to tell her what they were and pointed at them. She gave me the biggest smile like I gave her the answer she has been looking for her whole life.. Now every walk from then she has been wanting to sit on my hip instead of the stroller so she can see  everything. She's one smart piglet!

-Gets excited when she hears Papa on the phone. (yes, I'm trying to get her to call Leon Papa) And loves seeing him when he gets home.

-Getting lots of attention when grocery shopping. Older ladies love her!

 Happy 8 Months My little piglet!! Mama loves you so much and God has blessed me with such a special girl.

Evelynne's 9 Month

I know I've said this way more times this week than I should have but I can't believe my sweet baby girl is nine months and will no longer be a baby soon!

I'm sure all of you mama's who are putting your babies in school this year want to slap me for saying this considering my baby is still practically a baby but, I seriously can't believe that she is already 9 months. I feel as though the time is just flying by! Time flies when you're having fun right? That, and running around the house to catch your laughing, fast crawling baby!

Words can't describe how thankful and blessed I am to be a stay at home mama! I praise God for giving me the desires of my heart and will forever be grateful to my beloved husband Leon for being super supportive and encouraging me to be at home with our daughter! My husband is amazing. Yes, we most definitely have to live inside our means and our budget is usually pretty tight right now. But when Evelynne wakes up every morning so excited to see me... Really, no money in the world could buy that kind of joy that brings a mama.

It may be hard for me to believe that time feels like it has flown by since I brought Evelynne into the world.. But I honestly don't feel like that's a sad thing.. I love all the new experience's and new adventures we have every day! From flipping, crawling, noticing the simple and beautiful  things of life. It's fun and exciting watching Evelynne grow up and experiencing the newness of things with her.

Evie's accomplishments at nine months:

Standing up all by herself// Walking like a pro with help// Very photogenic//

clapping her hands// waves//  Has two bottom teeth with four on the top coming in// dancing// taking three naps.

Food: Evelynne's favorite food right now is squash, applesauce and organic chicken lunch meat. She is eating solids three times a day and has snack time. She is also starting to try grownup food. She'll see us eating something and she'll want to try it!

Doc appointment: Her 9 month appointment is on Tuesday. Leon is off on Tuesday so, he'll be able to join us! :)

Weight and height: If I had to guess it would be 20 lbs but I won't know for sure until Tuesday :)

Favorite toys: She loves her loud toys especially her piano and her giraffe. She's also developing a special love for her teddy her daddy bought her.

Words: Nothing yet. She's just starting babbling more often. I'm hoping to get a "mama" soon!! ;)

Personality: All I can say is Evelynne has her own haha! She's such a joyful and happy little girl. She's def a morning person with such joy from The Lord. She sure is stubborn though. When she wants something she wants it right this second!.. She's even starting to throw tantrums! Like ones a two year old would throw. Hoping we're experiencing the terrible two's early.

Sleep: She's down to about 3 naps daily. And she naps anywhere from 30 minutes to an hr. Rarely I get an hour and thirty minutes. Bed time she's usually in bed by 7 and up around 6-6:30. For the most part she sleeps through the night but every once in a while she'll wake up around 12ish or 4ish.

Nursing: We are still nursing about 3 times a day and will officially stop at one year.

Mama's thoughts: So excited to be a mom for another month and the rest of the months to come! God is so amazing and I see His perfect gift in our daughter every day. She is such a blessing and I'm so glad He has anointed Leon and I to raise this sweet baby girl as The Lord continues to anoint her for the things He's got planned for her in days, months and years to come.

                                         Happy 9 Months Anointed one.

                                 Words cannot describe our love for you sweet girl.