LUCA THE LION // 8 MONTH UPDATE
Okay, I am completely ONE month behind...lols. He'll actually be 9 months tomorrow!! I have all the 9 month info, fresh in my mind and I'll be getting that post out soon but I'll do my best to try to remember last month, ha!
LUCA AT EIGHT MONTHS
Okay, I am completely ONE month behind...lols. He'll actually be 9 months tomorrow!! I have all the 9 month info, fresh in my mind and I'll be getting that post out soon but I'll do my best to try to remember last month, ha!
Here's the Lion's 8 month update:
WEIGHT: 20 lbs
We just had him weighed this week at the doctor and he was 21.5 lbs! So I'm going to guess he was around 20 at 8 months.
HEIGHT: 28 inches
My little baby is no longer a little baby :(
WEARS: Size 9, or 12 month clothes!
SLEEPS: Ohhh at 8 months, I'd say he went through a bit of a regression. It wasn't terrible but he started waking up at about 5am. We also had international students staying with us, so we felt a bit bad about doing our normal CIO method....thankfully it's resolved and he's gone back to sleeping 6:30-6:30...PS...I'm sooo excited about the time change this weekend!! Really hoping he'll go to 7:30-7:30!!!
EATS: He loves, loves, loves food. Seriously, it is his favourite thing. He still feeds from me but real food is his deal. He'll eat whatever we give him, it's amazing!
HIGHS: Oh gosh, I'm trying to remember last month, but my mind is such a blur, ha sorry! Oh, his separation anxiety calmed down, so that was amazing! I went away at the end of January and James took care of him and he did so well! We also got to go to our church's couple's retreat and my mom had him...other than waking up at 4 am for a quick diaper change, he did amazing!
LOWS: The waking up at 5am (one day it was 4:30am) was super wearing on me! That was definitely not my favourite part but thankfully he's over that for now!
Sorry for the short update, just wanted to get this out before he turns 9 months old tomorrow!! But I'll be back soon with his 9 month update!
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XOXO!
Laura
MAMA + SON PHOTOSHOOT
Have you seen the movie Lion? I saw it this weekend and OH MY HEART...bring kleenex because you will be crying multiple times throughout it! It's a heart wrenching (but also happy story) about a little boy who gets lost in India. So many things stood out to me in the movie (Nicole Kidman's monologue about adoption, was one for the books) but a huge thing that I couldn't stop thinking about was the relationship between the little boy and his mom....such incredible, beautiful love that still haunted the son 25 years later (PS. Find out more about the movie and how you can help street children in India here).
Have you seen the movie Lion? I saw it this weekend and OH MY HEART...bring kleenex because you will be crying multiple times throughout it! It's a heart wrenching (but also happy story) about a little boy who gets lost in India. So many things stood out to me in the movie (Nicole Kidman's monologue about adoption, was one for the books) but a huge thing that I couldn't stop thinking about was the relationship between the little boy and his mom....such incredible, beautiful love that still haunted the son 25 years later (PS. Find out more about the movie and how you can help street children in India here).
I know I can only speak out of my own experience but man, there is something so treasured between a mama + son. This little guy has completely captured my heart in the best of ways and I'm so thankful that my friend and amazing photographer Rachael captured mine and Luca's relationship so beautifully! I will treasure these photos forever!!!!
Thank you Rachael so much for capturing these precious moments!!! If you're local to Victoria and looking for a photographer, I HIGHLY recommend Rachael...so professional, lovely and friendly! You will love her!
Outfit details:
Mama- Top (Joe Fresh last season but here's a similar one on sale!), Jeans (Citizens of Humanity a few years back but here's a similar pair)
Baby Boy- Top (Target), Jeans (Oshkosh B'Gosh consigned from Thistle & Wren), Shoes (Joe Fresh, sold out but you can still get the navy ones on sale!)
XO,
Laura
PRINTABLE MARCH CALENDAR
And just like that, it's MARCH!!! Sorry I was so MIA in February...it all had to do with Illuminate (our conference for teen girls at my church!) I'll be sure to share some photos from that amazing weekend very soon! But now I'm back and ready to get right back into the blogging swing of things because before I know it, I'll be back working full time!
And just like that, it's MARCH!!! Sorry I was so MIA in February...it all had to do with Illuminate (our conference for teen girls at my church!) I'll be sure to share some photos from that amazing weekend very soon! But now I'm back and ready to get right back into the blogging swing of things because before I know it, I'll be back working full time!
So as always, I made you a printable calendar for March...right now I'm all about lavender...nothing says spring quite like pastels!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PRINTABLE MARCH CALENDAR
(FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)
XO,
Laura
LOVE MONTH ADVICE + SOME VALENTINES PRINTABLES
Oh hello almost VALENTINE'S DAY! My goodness, this month has just flown by. I'm sorry I've been a bit absent on the blog front...my free time has been spent prepping for Illuminate but I'm back tonight to give you some V-Day reads!
I'll need to write some new relationship posts soon but these ones are good, I promise!
Oh hello almost VALENTINE'S DAY! My goodness, this month has just flown by. I'm sorry I've been a bit absent on the blog front...my free time has been spent prepping for Illuminate but I'm back tonight to give you some V-Day reads!
I'll need to write some new relationship posts soon but these ones are good, I promise!
Oh, and last year I made you some cards to give to your BF OR BFFS and I still think they are the cutest!
Whether you're single or in a relationship, I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day...remember you get to choose your attitude, so you might as well have FUN!
Love you lots,
Laura
PRINTABLE FEBRUARY CALENDAR
Well hello there February!!! One month of the year DONE, can you believe it!? This is going to be one crazy month with Illuminate, Couple's Retreat, Valentine's Day, Family Day and a whole bunch of other things but it will be FUN.
Well hello there February!!! One month of the year DONE, can you believe it!? This is going to be one crazy month with Illuminate, Couple's Retreat, Valentine's Day, Family Day and a whole bunch of other things but it will be FUN.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PRINTABLE FEBRUARY CALENDAR
(FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY)
Happy February!
xo, laura