{8} Month Baby Update

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I am so glad Aaron turned 8 months old just a day before Christmas because I LOVE this age. He is so active and aware of everything. I have not enjoyed the holidays this much since I was little! Having a child during the holiday season means reliving all of the Christmas traditions like buying him his own ornament, Christmas pijamas, visiting Santa, tree lightings, parades, going on drives to see the lights AND  I can shamelessly sing Christmas songs anywhere:)                                                                                                                                                      

This month has been a rollercoaster for us. On one hand, his eating is very hit and miss (scary at times), he started wearing a head band to help with his head flattening due to sleeping at an angle his whole life, and we found out he has to have another surgery and an MRI which he needs to be on anesthesia to have :( On the other hand, Aaron is a happy, amazing baby and a joy to to see growing. He overcomes obstacles on the daily with a huge smile on his face. Thank God for that because it gives me the strength to keep going!

Weight -  16.11 pounds - the doctor said he is finally chubby!!! He is outgrowing his 6 month clothes now, and starting to wear 9 months.

Aaron's Schedule- 

I call Aaron my pint sized boss because he is always changing the schedule! Just when I think I have it down, he decides he no longer wants to nap or eat at that time. But as of late he...

6:00 am - Wake up

7:00 am - Bottle and attempt solids(Oatmeal and fruit)

8:00 am- Change and get ready for the day/play/look at his fish

9:45 am - Bottle/Nap time

11:00 am - Wake up/play

12:00 pm - Bottle and attempt lunch w/ mom and dad (vegetables/ teething biscuit)

1:00 pm - Run errands

3:00 pm ish Bottle (Might power nap)

4:00 pm - Play

5:00 pm - Nap 

6:00 pm -Attempt Dinner w/ Mom and Dad

6:30 ish - Bottle

7:00 pm - Play w/ Dad

7:45 pm - Bathtime/Brush Teeth/ Books

8:15 pm - Sleep!

New Foods/Solids - 

Eating solids, and even bottle drinking, has slowed down this month after a few choking episodes. He has gone back too eating very little. Thank God for his g-tube, I can still make sure he gets enough to grow and gain weight. A few days ago he had a very scary choking incident, so we have been working hard with his eating and swallowing therapist to get him to eat again. This has to be one of the hardest things to deal with as a mom. Every so often he still really enjoys sweet peas :)

                                                                                                                                                                            

New Discoveries/Accomplishments- 

-Shakes his head "no"

-Waves Bye and gives high fives (Sometimes)

-Cries when I'm out of sight or Dad leaves - decided to develop stranger anxiety the day I started work - broke my heart to pieces!

-Stands with support

-Scoots on his butt to get around

-Tries to stand up in his crib

A few pictures from this month...

First time he tried to pull himself up... and out of the crib!       

Grocery shopping with mommy <3

Ready for the Christmas tree lighting at the Temecula Duck Pond

Here he started at the boppy, and made his way over to put his feet up on the wall!

Thank you so much for reading and Merry Christmas!

One of my FAVORITE parts of Christmas is shopping for gifts for the wonderful people in my life! I love putting together gifts that are tailored to what I know they love or would appreciate. When shopping for my beauty obsessed friends this year, these were my top picks. I hope this helps you find the perfect beauty gift - or even add something to your own list! Happy Shopping!

THE most luxurious feeling brushes at an affordable price! Ulta has gift sets starting at just $19.99! 

Sephora always has crazy good gift sets - I received this exact gift last year from my fiance and enjoyed every last drop(just finished up the hair serum yesterday) - it was a great way to try Josie Maran products, and maintain hydrated through the drying winter days! 

Matte makeup is a pretty big trend right now - thanks in large part to Kylie Jenner. Help your friend achieve the look with the Naturally Pretty Palettes by IT Cosmetics! I was able to swatch these in stores just the other day and oh-em-geeee they are buttery soft, pigmented, and to die for! Plus the colors are neutral - you can't go wrong with them! I added this palette to my own list!

Fragrance can make a very nice holiday gift, but it is also very personal. I love this set of 14 deluxe samples of Sephoras's best selling fragrances, because it comes with a certificate that allows you to choose your favorite and trade it in for a full size bottle!

GLAMGLOW face masks are amazing..... and quite pricey! This is an incredible deal because it comes with three for the price of one. I can confidently say that your beauty obsessed friend already has this on her list

Face oils are still pretty popular, and there are so many to choose from- I recommend Maracuja oil to anyone who is willing to listen- I am obsessed with it! This cute mini gift set allows you to try the skin brightening oil (lasts forever), the eye cream, and a cheek-stain! Beauty obsessed or not your loved ones will thank you for this!

THE brow game tool from the brow queen - enough said.

NARS did it again with this creamy and pigmented line of lipsticks named after woman (Pictured:Charlotte). If you are willing to splurge a little it is a perfect stocking stuffer!

I don't know any girl that loves beauty that would not love a gift card to Sephora or Ulta!This is a simple go-to present that is sure to be enjoyed!

Thank you so much for reading, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!