Third and Twenty

Third Month 
of Bella

Update:
Bells turned 3 months a little while ago. Bella is becoming a charmer, she is such a smiley little girl that seems to brighten everyone's day. She is content with cuddles and happy faces. She wears bows and all the outfits Mommy dresses her in, without any complaining :) She loves kisses and hugs, and tickles. She is not too fond of the pacifier but Mommy still makes her take it sometimes. (Why do my kids refuse to take the pacifier? If only.) Bells is no fan of formula and bottles, but when desperate times call for desperate measures it suffices. She adores her big brother. She smiles at him and puts up with him, even when he is a little rough. We love every inch of her, from her wispy blonde hair to her ticklish toes. 

Height: 23 Inches
Weight: 13 Pounds
(These numbers are measured at home so they are only approximate)

MILESTONES
Brings her hands to her mouth.
Swats at dangling toys placed near her.
Stretches her legs out and kicks when lying on stomach or back.
Mouths objects brought to her face.
Pushes down on her legs when her feet are placed on a firm surface.
Enjoys playing with other people; and she cries when playing stops sometimes.
Stares at her hands and fingers.

LIKES
Smiles at our faces (I love this stage where she is beginning to really respond and show us her happiness)
Laughs at Daddy
Sleeping in the Car seat, at all hours
Sticking her tongue out
Holding your finger or her blanket
Staring in the mirror



DISLIKES
Spitting up, and she knows how to let it go. Poor Girl.
Loud Noises
Bad Dreams
Sudden Movements
(She has these perfectly peaceful moments where one little thing makes her fall apart and she screams the most long pitiful heart wrenching screams that only Mommy cuddles can fix.)

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Twenty Months Old
from Connor

Update:
Connor turns 20 months old tomorrow. Since month 19 (and a little before) he has been going to nursery at church. The nursery leaders love him and he does fantastic every week,  occasionally he does need a friendly face to accompany him. But all in all we are so impressed. Having our child safe and happy in nursery is amazing, we get a break! Con is ALL BOY! He loves screaming and making messes and fighting, He is also the sweetest, most gentle brother and son he could be. He gives kisses and hugs and pouts when Mommy or Daddy are sad, he loves to give and receive back massages; and LOVES taking care of Bells he rocks Bella in the car seat and tries to carry her around and tries hard to put her hair bows in. We love him to the moon and back. 

Height: 32 Inches
Weight: 27 Pounds
(These numbers are measured at home so they are only approximate)

MILESTONES
Tries to open doors using knobs and handles
Uses zippers
Throws and tries to catch small ball
Scribbles with crayons
Turn pages to pretend to read, gabs during
Helps with simple household tasks: "throw away", "get diaper", etc.
Points to what he wants, or where he wants to go
Holds cup without lid and drinks - some spilling
Removes socks independently, places hats on heads, lifts his arms and helps put on shirt and pants
Folding his arms, when prayers are being said

LIKES
Gabbing away -we occasionally catch words similar to: Football, Drink, Here you go, See You, No, Mine, More, Go, Thank You, etc.

Lego Blocks; putting together and mostly taking apart
Reading, in short increments
Giving Bella kisses
Brushing his own teeth
Eating with a fork
Sipping from a straw
Sweeping with a broom, even if it does make more messes then it cleans up
Dancing
Singing "la la la la" around the house
Playing pretend, he already has his gun sound down and his dramatic death and he makes most anything into a sword so as to hit and slice things accompanied by all sorts of sounds
Waking up with Daddy
Talking on the phone

DISLIKES
Being Sleepy
Showers
When Mommy Brushes his Teeth
If anyone leaves the house, goes up/down the stairs, or goes to the bathroom (if he sees someone leaving he shouts NO and chases them so as to bribe them to take him too, with his pouty lip and outstretched arms)