Catching up...!

I feel like I fell a little behind with my blog over the past few weeks.  Nolan and I both had colds and yet, the weeks just flew by.  Somehow, my little Olivia is already 7 months old, and all of sudden is starting to seem like a big girl.  She is finally eating more solids, and seems to like her veggies much more than she likes fruit.  She particularly likes carrots and squash.  She is rolling everywhere and can seriously cover some ground.  Baby-proofing things will be just around the corner!  She is still an adorable thumb sucker, still adores her big brother, and is still a mama's girl.  Last night, she slept in her own crib in the nursery for the first time and did a nice 5 hour stretch.  Her top two teeth have just poked through so she's finally sleeping better after a couple weeks of frequent waking.

Nolan is maturing in so many ways and I'm so proud of what a kind, sensitive, and funny boy he is.  He continues to be a very caring and loving big brother to Olivia and is enjoying the interaction he gets back from her now that she is older.  He's tried a lot of new things lately - Little Movers at the Y, and T-ball, and has been really brave with trying these new things.  We also started a sticker reward chart to work on some good behaviors - trying new foods, staying in his chair at mealtime, staying calm when frustrated, listening to mommy and daddy, and picking up his toys.  He filled up his sticker chart within a few days - his reward for that is a trip to the Dollar Store to pick out a balloon.  

Nolan has enjoyed building blanket forts lately, and insists that Olivia join him.  He'll bring all her toys in there too, so she has stuff to play with.  She certainly doesn't seem to mind... ;)

Livi is really getting a kick out of seeing herself in the mirror lately and is really entertained by making all sorts of silly faces.  She is definitely expressive, not unlike her brother.

And as for our spotted baby...he continues to be so gentle with both of the kids.  It's so nice to be able to trust him to be so careful.  It's like Livi is his own puppy.  He's been able to be outside more as we've had some nicer weather - can't believe it's been almost 2 years since we brought him home.  In some ways it has zipped by and in others it feels like he's been here much longer.

More to come in the next couple weeks - We have some fun things planned with the kids and spring is right around the corner!