My Man Baby

I just can't get enough of this baby face! I seriously am obsessed with my boy. I could stare at him all day. I must kiss him 200 times a day. I just think he's so handsome and smart and funny and cute, I could go on and on. He's has developed such a sweet personality and every morning I can't wait to get him out of bed. He's such a great sleeper and he sleeps so much- that I really enjoy it when he's awake and just crawling around our house. I'm not the only one that has fallen for this guy. The other kids love him just as much. I was laughing the other morning- telling Aaron that it's so funny that the first thing the kids say in the morning is "can I wake Carter up?"- it's not like he's new to the family- he's almost 10 months old and they are still doing it! And he loves them just as much.

He just had his 9 month check up and he weighed in at a hefty 27 pounds and 31 inches. I called my sister to tell her and I was cracking up because he's almost 3 feet tall! She fondly referred to him as the "man-baby." He's in the 99th percentile- and I love every inch of that sweet body. (he also has 8 teeth!) It's funny because he really doesn't eat a lot. I want to jot a few things down that he's doing and his schedule so that I can remember. I wish I would have done with with all my kids- it's so fun to look back and see how they've changed!

6 am- wakes up for a bottle- back to sleep
8 am- wake up, breakfast (1 jar of baby food)
9am- bottle (6-7 ounces)
9:30- nap
11:30- wake up, bottle
12:00- lunch- snack in highchair and juice
1:00- bottle
1:30- nap
5:00- wake up, bottle
6:00- dinner, 1 jar of baby food
7:30- bottle, get in PJ's
8:00- bedtime

Carter loves to:
*crawl into the bathroom and pull up to the bathtub when the other kids are in there
*puts something in his mouth and then takes off crawling
*crawl into the playroom or out the back door
*wrestle with his big brothers
*listen to mommy singing
*eat snacks (loves to find food on the floor- yuck!)
*be held
*clap his hands

Carter does not like:
*getting his face washed
*being dressed or getting his diaper changed
*being put in his car seat
*being awake when he's tired
*sleeping anywhere besides his bed
*when Addison tries to "mother" him

Everyday I am thankful for this sweet boy that our family has been blessed with. I am so thankful for the chance I have to be his mommy. I love that he loves me and reaches for me now! I love having another child to be in love with- my children are such a blessing in my life and I am thankful for each one of their sweet faces and different personalities. What a blessing Heavenly Father has given me to be a mother. It sure is a hard job, but one I wouldn't trade for the world. Every hard day is made up with all the hugs, kisses, pictures, cuddles and laughs that we share. I think I have the best job in the world!