(The boys are officially 8 months now, but I’m writing about up until now)
Like I mentioned in this post {here}, life is sooo much better since switching out the boys’ formula. I’ve had a hard time wanting to blog because we play a whole lot more during the day. I feel like I’m just getting to know who they really are, and our little house has become such a happy place.
But here’s an update about their 7th month.
Cannon– is such a happy boy! He still likes to spend time in the jumperoo, and still needs to be swaddled at night. He still hates being on his stomach, and has no desire to move around. Roles have switched and he’s become a definite Momma’s boy, and for the most part I’m okay with it. I feel like he continually let Cruiz have me up until now, and now is demanding his time. He loves being packed in the moby and bath time. His personality reminds me a lot of Ledger.
Cruiz – has become a little more of a go getter, and will be crawling soon. He knows what he wants and he’ll figure out a way to get it. He doesn’t like to sleep, and loves to roll over in bed and screams until I turn him back over and grins as I walk out the door.. it’s like he’s saying, “Isn’t this a fun game?” He’s become a little shy in public, and gets a very serious face when people talk to him. His personality reminds me of Preslee.
Growing - The boys weighed in just one ounce apart, and I blame it on Cruiz needing to eat while waiting in the Doctor’s office. Cannon weighed 18.5 lbs. (58%) and measured 29 in. (98%). Cruiz weighed 18.6 lbs. (59%) and measured 29 in. (98%) Cannon’s head was a half inch bigger. (No surprise)
Sitting – At the first of the month, Cannon finally learned to sit by himself. It is so nice to be able to sit them by each other and not have to hold them all day long. Some days they like the company of one another, but most days I have to make sure they are an arms length apart, or they fight. They steal each other’s toys, and they like to grab at the other. Cannon goes for Cruiz’s ears, and Cruiz goes for Cannon’s hair and eyes.
Eating - Once the boys switched formula, they started eating really well. (It had been a struggle) They both eat 2+ jars of baby food daily. I introduced fruit this month, and applesauce is by far their favorite.
Teeth – Hard to believe Ledger had 8 teeth by 8 months! Cannon’s bottom two finally came in, which makes a total of 4 teeth all together.
Sleeping– I’m just going to say it, these boys are horrible sleepers. I think a lot of its due to being overtired. Because of their stomach issues, they’ve never napped well, and usually catnap for about 30 minutes max. Slowly but surely I’m getting them to sleep a little longer each nap, and it seems to be helping at night. I’m usually up about 4 times a night. Cruiz still refuses to give up his feedings (every three hours) at night. So, we’ve started letting him cry it out… I hate it, but I know we’ll never sleep if we don’t. 
Bath Time– Okay, so I saw this on Pinterest, and it has changed bath time! Place a hamper in the tub, and they can’t fall over! I can now easily bathe them together, which saves me a lot of time! 
Interacting - It’s been fun to watch Ledger, Pat, and others interact with these two since the crying has stopped. For the past while, Ledger learned to tune the world out, and is just now beginning to realize his brothers’ aren’t so bad. Ledger is a super star with them until he has to share toys… His Toy Story and Transformer friends are totally hands off to his brothers!
We are sooo happy you two are feeing better. We love you!