Cash's (& Mama's) 3 and 4 Month Favorites

Another favorites roundup!

Motorola Video Monitor: We love this monitor. It is middle of the road as far as cost is concerned. The handheld reaches pretty far. We've taken it as far as the front yard. When I was pregnant I wasn't quite sure if a video monitor was necessary but I'm so glad we ended up getting one, especially while transitioning Cash to his own room at night. I spent the first couple of nights wide awake, watching him sleep peacefully across the hall.

Little Blue Truck Book: Out of all the books we read to Cash, this seems to be his favorite. He stares at it and listens intently. I think he likes all of the "beep beep"s!

Jacques the Peacock: This Lamaze toy is one of Cash's favorites. The wings make a crinkly noise and have a small mirror attached. It's perfect to attach to a car seat, stroller, play mat, etc.

Graco Sound Machine: We get a lot of use out of this sound machine, as in every night and some daytime naps as well. There's a built in nightlight which is ideal for middle of the night feedings, and multiple sound/music options. Perfect for drowning out noises that would otherwise wake the baby. There's a feature to hook up an ipod and play music that way but I have yet to use it.

Britax B-Agile Stroller: We have the travel system, which we really like. Cash is really starting to enjoy his stroller. If he's sleepy/sleeping I'll just attach his car seat, but if he's wide awake and ready for some fun I've started putting him in the stroller without the infant seat. He thinks he's a big guy.

Bright Starts Jammin' Jungle Activity Gym: Cash has gotten a lot of use out of this activity gym. We hang all kinds of toys from it and he kicks and bats at them. We attempt tummy time as well, but he prefers to be on his back:) He did, however, roll over for the first time while wiggling around on this mat.

So, there's 2 more months of favorites. Time is flying by!

For those of you with children, what were some of their favorites around this time?

Four Months!

Cash Lawrence is four months old and growing more chub rolls everyday! We went to his doctor's appointment on Monday and he received 3 shots and an oral. Poor baby was under the weather the entire next day and his little legs were so sore:(

Here are some stats:

Weight: 18#8oz (95th percentile!)

Height: 26.5" (90th percentile!)

Head size: 17 3/8" (95th percentile!)

Other milestones: 

-He rolled over for the first time about a week after turning 3 months and hasn't done it again since! 

-Our little guy sleeps through the night often but sometimes wakes up once to eat.

-Dislikes reclining while awake, wants to sit straight up and needs little assistance!

The doctor said he's a big baby but very proportionate:) He is growing and developing right on track (despite his hatred for tummy time!). We are so in love with this little man.

Labor Day Weekend

Cash hanging out with his Jazi.

Jake, being a goofball.

Canoeing with Dad. We sure got a work out pulling those two slackers behind us:)

Grammy with her grandkids- Jazlyn, Houghton, Drayke & Cash

Up way past his bedtime...

This one makes me laugh. He's almost as big as his 4 year old cousin! 

I realize this post is a little late but we had a great weekend with the family at my parents' cabin. I got a baby-free afternoon canoeing with the adults (Thanks Mom & Jake), the kids drove the heck out of our golf cart, we celebrated my nephew's 2nd birthday, had good food and a lot of laughs.

What's up with Cash?

Well, he got together with his buddy, Xander. Cash is 3 days older and several pounds heavier:)

He started hanging out with his Grandmas while I went back to work 2 days a week.

He has started to show some interest in toys and about 30 seconds of independent "play". So, here is our TV room....Gotta keep the kid entertained.

Punky practiced tummy time and this was the one time he DIDN'T cry.

3 Months Old

Three months have flown by! Our little chunky monkey is growing like a weed and is developing such a fun loving personality. He's now rolling onto his side and scooting in his sleep. This morning when he woke up in his crib he was completely sideways. And speaking of this morning, we were shocked to realize he slept through the night; 8 pm-6am! I did wake up on my own and check the video monitor at 1 and 5, of course. I'm so proud of my big boy.

Witching Hour

Here's Cash the other night during his "witching hour" ( typically 6-8 pm). Haha.

Gosh, I love him.

Cash's 1 & 2 Month Favorites

Here are some things that Cash has been enjoying (a.k.a. I couldn't live without!).

Fisher Price Rock 'N' Play: He has been sleeping in this every night (well, at least until he ends up in bed with me. #Bad habit.) And it's not offensive looking at all as far as baby gear goes.

Aden + Anais Muslin Sleeping Bag: This lightweight sleep sack has really come in handy for those hot summer nights. He's like a little oven so this is perfect.

Burt's Bees Baby Wash: We love the smell of the Burt's Bees products and Cash loves his bath time.

Ingenuity Automatic Bouncer: Our family friend was visiting from Colorado and picked this up for Cash. It has been a lifesaver. This bouncer has allowed me to shower, prepare a meal or two, and pump in the middle of the night.

Summer Infant SwaddleMe: I'm convinced that no one would be getting any sleep at all without the SwaddleMe. I recently purchased a couple more in the size up since he's busting out of his zebra one, but I've learned that tighter is better so he's sucking it in for now:)

Avent Bottles: After our breastfeeding debacle we were on the hunt for the perfect bottle. After trying 4 others we settled on Avent. He seems to take to this bottle the best and spit up the least. At 10 weeks he is exclusively bottle fed.

University of Michigan Pacifiers: Much to my husband's delight, Cash will ONLY take these random U of M pacifiers. We have tried soothies, NUKs, and Avents, and they were all no go's. If the maize and blue is what makes him happy then I'll buy them all day long. They have gotten so much use that the M logos are completely rubbed off at this point.

Pampers Swaddlers: Pampers is where it's at. These are by far our favorite diapers and prevent blow outs the best. He is currently in a size 2. Chunky butt.

Here's some cuteness for your viewing pleasure:)