Its been a loooooong month! When I look back on these pictures I can't believe it was only 4 weeks ago. We've made some great progress though and life is getting rosier, even as the days get darker and colder.
I'm almost certain "Xander" will be your first word. You worship him. Anything he does is the funniest thing you've ever seen. Any touch from him, even when its a little too rough, makes you melt into giggles. I don't think Xander has any clue how lucky he is to have a little brother who loves him so unconditionally.
It's getting cold in Norway and that means we've gotta start bundling up. You're pretty vocal about hating the dressing process but darn-it if you don't make a cute baby when you're all snuggly in your wool and knits!
Personality for days y'all. Benjamin makes Xander look chill. And although I grumble I secretly love it. I love that even though you yell and protest about pretty much everything I can usually tickle you into submission. I understand...you've got a voice and you want to make it heard. But Lord help us when you're a toddler.
The big question on everyone's mind though..."how is his sleep?" Folks, I am proud to say we are finally making progress. I was beginning to think I was never going to see a more than 3 hour stretch of sleep again. But something has clicked. Is it the 6 new teeth? Or maybe the fact that you're eating your weight in everything we put in front of you. Whatever it is I'm so thankful! You've slept over 10 hours a few times this month, going to bed has been easier, even naps have been less of a struggle. We've got more progress to make but I'm hopeful that we'll all be sleeping through the night on a regular basis in the next month or two.
Bahaha! Bath time. Your favorite part of the day. You love chewing on the bath toys and laughing at your brother's antics. You've made it clear we are NOT to skip your bath at night...no matter how late we end up putting you to bed. And it's fun to see you so happy and relaxed. Plus, who doesn't love and warm, clean baby!
These faces y'all! I can't get enough of how silly you can be. You seem to take a lot of pleasure in cracking us up...
...which results in you cracking yourself up too! Our little comedian!
My sweet B...its been a rough go for you the first 8 months. Now that you're sleeping so much better we are seeing a side of you we haven't seen before and we all love it! You're snuggly and sweet one moment and a barrel of laughs the next. Happy 8 months! xoxo
