The Weynand Blog

Dearest Everett,

Happy four months to the sweetest and, hands down without a doubt, most smiley boy there ever was. As seems to be the norm for your parents, we simply cannot believe that you have already been in the world for four whole months. You were so small when you arrived and now you are growing at such a rapid pace. We think you change and grow on an almost daily basis, but one thing stays the same….those cheeks. Those wide landing pads on either side of your face seem to constantly attract kisses. They are the best.

You surprised us with your ability to roll from your tummy to back (the cheeks might have something to do with that!) and now we have seen you roll from your back to your tummy a couple of times as well. Physically you are very strong and have taken quite a liking to standing up. We have introduced you to the exersaucer and, when propped just right, you are content for quite awhile.

You are a proponent of sleep and take the task very seriously. You began sleeping in your crib a few weeks ago and seem to sleep quite well in your room, as in all-night-long well. That kind of sleep makes for some very happy parents. However, it was incredibly hard to pack up your bassinet when you proved to us you could manage on your own. Mommy feels a bit lost without having you right next to me during the night, not being able to reach out and feel the rise and fall of your little chest whenever I want to make sure you are okay.

Ever the good eater, you manage to still put away the milk on a regular basis and it doesn’t appear as if you miss too many meals. At your recent four-month checkup you weighed in at 15 pounds 5 ounces which places you in the 75th percentile for weight. Mommy and Daddy are contemplating starting you on rice cereal a little sooner than your sister just to keep up with your penchant for consumption.

Speaking of your sister, your are quite smitten with her. She loves to give you hugs and kisses and make you smile. We cannot think of anything better than watching the two of your interacting and enjoying each other. It still seems like a crazy reality to Mommy and Daddy that there are two wonderfully amazing children to love in our house.

Everett, thank you for being in our lives and for waking up each day with such a beaming smile. Your happiness is infectious and your existence makes life that much more fun.

We love you,

Mommy and Daddy

We’ve got two short videos to share – both of Everett acting WAY too grown up.

Everett really enjoys his bouncer

Everett holds his bottle for the very first time!

Everett rolled over three times today! We caught one of them on camera.

Dear Everett,

We apologize for missing your two-month post as time has clearly gotten away from us, and really, we are just too busy living life and enjoying you and your sister. You have already grown so much since the day we brought your tiny little self home from the hospital. You are growing so much, in fact, that we think our redundant use of the endearing term “big boy” might just be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

You are one smiley little baby. We are always amazed at how you seem to go about your day smiling at so many different things. Laughter is also starting to come pretty easily and we cannot get enough of your adorable little shrieks and laughs. Mommy and Daddy feel like we are at least doing something right when we see such a happy product of our daily efforts.

You are quite lucky to have such a sweet and caring big sister. Eisley likes to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle” to you when you need a little soothing, and she loves to give you kisses. You look at her with those big blue eyes and we can tell already that you love and adore her.

We cannot wait to watch you grow and are anxious to see you take each new step. Thank you for bringing so much happiness to our lives in such a short period of time. You are truly the sweetest little “big boy”.

We love you,

Mommy and Daddy

Everett went in for his two-month appointment last week. We knew he was chunking up but he tipped the scales at 11 pounds, 6 ounces! That puts him in about the 50th percentile after he started life as such a tiny little boy. We’re proud of you Everett! Now keep eating.