Gage at 14 Months

14 months old?? Time flies when you're having fun! This is by far my favorite age, Still a baby but big enough to do things by himself. Learning, growing and exploring on a daily basis. 

Eating: Man this kid can eat. We have yet to find any food that he doesn't like and he eats all.day.long. Even though he eats pretty well balanced meals we still can't get him to drink cows milk. We've tried everything and he just isn't having it. Which means he is still nursing and I'm having the hardest time weaning him. He mostly nurses when he wakes up at night or wants to nap. 

Sleeping: Gage is at that age where he doesn't necessarily need two naps but one nap is just not enough. So for the most part he still takes two naps a day unless he sleeps in. He usually wakes up around 7am then naps at 10am and then 2pm. I can tell his morning nap is slowly fading away so I'll enjoy it while I can. As far as him sleeping at night....ugh. On a good night he gets up once or twice. It isn't too bad because I nurse him and he goes right back to sleep but it makes our weaning process extra hard. 

loves: Eating, his binky, his lovey, his brother, taking baths, shaking his head no at me, animals, putting things in the toilet, dirt and trucks. He is the complete opposite of his brother and he gives me grey hair on a daily basis. He has new bruises on his head almost every day and I chase him around every minute of the day. He is fearless, sassy and has the biggest attitude but he gives the best kisses and has a soft spot in his heart for stuffed animals and blankies. Gage is definitely a daddy's boy but loves mama the most when he's tired or sad. His nick name is Bam Bam {bam for short} and he definitely lives up to it.

Hates: The word no, getting his diaper or clothes changed, being sleepy, his car seat, sitting still, watching tv, cuddling and sharing toys. 

{waiting by brothers room for him to wake up}

{when he puts his lovey in the toilet and it has to be washed}

He impresses me daily with his speech and the things he understands. He is starting to say dog, cat, ball, truck, tractor, snack, night night, Ry Ry {Ryder} mama, dada, nana, papa and lovey. And my favorite thing about him is he gives the best scrunched nosed smiles. 

Being his mom has been challenging, scary, rewarding, crazy and even on his wildest days, the best thing ever. 

We're home!

After a long few day, we are finally all moved and have a place to call home! We still have so much unpacking to do but for the most part we are pretty settled. It was just my luck that I got a bad stomach flu the weekend we were moving so it turned into double the stress but we all survived and we are feeling so blessed! 

I love that the new house is a blank canvas for decorating and I can't wait to splash some color on these walls. After living in our rental the last few months, I am forever greatful for my stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer, AC and cell phone service.  

The boys are loving their rooms and they've already made friends in the neighborhood. In Ryder's prayers the other night he said "thank you for the new house and our new couch amen" oh my heart. 

After all the craziness I should now be back on a blogging schedule and I can't wait to show you more of our new home. 

Sick Days

Happy Monday friends! Unfortunately for us, the boys are fighting a nasty cold and have been for a few days. Our weekend was full of tissues, warm sink baths, cold medicine and no sleep thanks to Gage waking up every 30 minutes to nurse due to his sore throat. 

I'm not surprised the boys are sick because it's finally moving week and it's just our luck the boys would be under the weather on this busy week. But we have been waiting for this day for a long time and are SO excited to finally move in! 

Everything is done in the new house minus a little bit of lighting, the yard and a few last minute things. The house was built in almost exactly 90 days and we are so impressed with how fast it went. We have basically been living out of boxes in our rental and with most of our stuff being in storage we just haven't felt settled or at home. So we are extra excited to have a place to call home. 

This week will probably be a quiet one for the blog as we pack our rental, do final walk throughs and move all while tending to sick kids. We are feeling so blessed!

Have a great week!