Lots to Catch Up On

I am horrible at this whole blogging thing. The last time I blogged was right after Easter. I have to admit I am even HORRIBLE at writing down new things that Bronner does. I always say I am going to do better at recording things, but I always find myself wrapped up in something...and MUST get better at all this "stuff". I have so many pictures to post...and so many things to update about.

Bronner 8-9 months
* Bronner took his first "beach trip". We went to Gulf Shores with Buckhorn's softball team and visited the beach on our way home. This was also his first time to travel. He did great in the car, but had a hard time adjusting to sleeping in his pack-n-play away from his bed. He HATED the heat. He doesn't like to sweat.

* Bronner says: "ma-ma", "da-da", "bubba", "nana". He does the sign for "all done" and "more". he shakes his head no. He also meows like a cat...to annoy the cat. THAT is really cute!!!

* Jamie, Bronner, and I celebrated my first Mother's Day. It was precious. Bronner and Jamie made me a Mother's Day card, they also bought me a Chamilia Bracelet with four charms...so that I can continue to add charms. : )

* Bronner started crawling on ALL fours really well today....he's decided he can get to where he wants to be faster than if he just rolls or does his army crawl.

* Bronner has been pulling up on EVERYTHING for about two or three weeks now. Over the last week he has started to pull up on this and walk around it. I can tell he is on the verge of walking. He likes to let go of whatever he is holding on to until he gets just a little to scared.

* Bronner has been going through some separation anxiety over the last couple of weeks. It seems to be worse at night when we are trying to put him down for the night. He has ended up in the bed with us several times...just so we could get some sleep too. I have FINALLY worked up the courage to lay him down after his bedtime story and let him cry. It was very hard on me at first...especially since Jamie is out of town this week. We seem to be making some improvement. Last night he cried for about 20 minutes before he fell asleep...and tonight he only cried for 5 minutes. Maybe he will catch on quickly! : )

* Bronner is in SOME 6-9 month clothing, but can also wear some 12 month and some 18 month clothing. He is wearing size 3 diapers.....and size two or three shoes.

* Bronner LOVES being in the water. I think he would stay in water all day if I let him.

* Bronner loves being around children that are older than he is...he eats it up.

* Bronner usually wakes up for the day by 6:30 if not before...EVERY now and then it's later. He eats his bowl of "cereal" with fruit as soon as he wakes up. THEN he usually plays for an hour or more and takes his morning nap around 8:30. He usually has two 8-oz bottles between breakfast and dinner. For dinner he usually eats two size three baby foods (one veggie and one fruit). He LOVES fruit. I am really bad about remembering to give him juice.....I guess I'm trying to hold off on SOME things.....he's growing too fast for me to keep up!!! He LOVES eating puffs and Mum Mums...he also loves Club crackers. He likes strawberries....he did NOT like my spaghetti at all...but he will eat what comes in the baby jar. : (

* Bronner loves to play.....but he likes to play with someone....or at least for someone to watch him play.

I realize that I am Bronner's mommy...and maybe I am bias...BUT I have been around MANY, MANY babies growing up....and I have to say that Bronner is one of the MOST content, happy babies I've ever been around. He does have his moments where his temper is short....but it is USUALLY for good reason. Jamie and I are completely in love with Bronner. He's an amazing blessing in our lives. He amazes us daily. We love our boy more than we could ever describe. :)

All of my recent pictures are on our desktop...so I will be adding those soon!!! SOON...I hope!!!