He eats everything and anything he can get his hands on. Normally prefers table food but lately has been wanting pouches more than anything and I think it has something to do with teething. He is down to only nursing 2-3 times a day and as much as I miss the constant snuggle-sesh that nursing brings, I am loving the freedom. I haven't decided what we will do about weaning yet so for now we will just go with it. He takes to a bottle just fine and we've even given him whole milk a few times mixed in with some breast milk because my freezer supply is sorely lacking. Could be because I loathe pumping-- all you momma's who exclusively pump I salute you!
He goes down around 8 at night and wakes up around 9 the next morning (hallelujah)! He takes 2 naps a day ranging from 1-2 hours each and I really think 2 naps a day is the sweet spot! 3 naps a day was so hard to maintain and I felt like I was constantly housebound. 2 naps is WAY better because he takes a great morning nap, we go out for a few hours, then back home just in time for another nap and I usually take one too. There is part of me that's excited for that 1 long nap a day so he's more on schedule with my other friend's kids. Playdates are a serious necessity in a week! Not sure how I would survive without my mom friends!
Jace loves our dog Bailey and literally lights up when he sees her in the morning. He loves to say da-da and has figured out how to pull off all the outlet plugs. When we try to discipline him and sternly say "no no Jace" he just throws his head back and laugh so hard. Parents how do you keep a straight face when they do such hilarious things?? He has lots of little friends and really actually loves playing with other kids. As crazy as I know the transition to 2 kids will be eventually (not pregnant), I can't wait to see him with a built in best bud in a little brother or sister. We love the playground and when it's not so cold outside we usually go almost every day to swing on the swings. He also loves bath time and dunks his head all the way under water to blow bubbles. I'm thinking we need to get this kid some swimming lessons because he has no fear.
Approaching that big 1 year mark has my heart so full. Motherhood is an incredible gift of which I hope I never take for granted. In a world where children are looked at as a disturbance or inconvenience I pray we always see our little bud as such a joy. Yes there are hard days and frustrating moments, but I try to always keep in mind how desperately I always wanted and prayed for this and how greatly God answered. Spring is fast approaching and I think it's my new favorite time of year because it will always remind me of those first few precious weeks of being a new mom. There is something so magical about the relationship with the firstborn because everything is a first for the mom too. I feel like just as he has grown, so have I. We have figured it out together and it has been such an amazing journey. It has made Austin and I's relationship so much stronger and more dynamic too. It requires that we extend MORE grace and understanding for each other. But yet we also share this intense love for this tiny person.
What a gift you are, our little boy Jace.
Surprise! Aunt Stacy was in town! Jace loves Camryn!
Finally gotten in a good workout routine and this little man uses me as a jungle gym while I workout!
I went to the bathroom this day and left him in his highchair and when I came back I found him like this... we have a climber on our hands!
Always hanging with our buddy Oliver!
Cuties!
Jace loves hanging with Bear and Brooks!
All smiles for a big boy carseat!
So full of JOY!
We love Brantley! 4 months apart! Best friends for life!
Around 9 months we transitioned him to only using his pacifier at nap time and night. Sometimes you just got to sneak it in a little early!
Nana! Definitely one of Jace's all time favorite people! Mine too!
Cutest visitor at work! I still struggle with being away from this guy for 12 hour days but thankful I don't work that much and Austin always brings him up on the weekends!
Another friend was born! Love my sweet friend Marlee and her perfect buddy Liam! Can't wait when him and Jace can run around and play together!
I think my days of leisurely shopping may be numbered for the next few years because this guy does not want to sit still! Wouldn't trade it for the world! And PTL for online shopping!
