Beckahm @ 4 Months!!!

 4 MONTHS

16.75 lbs-83%

26"-85%

Head Circ. 16.7"-55%

I am so excited for this post, partly because it has finally caught me up on Beckahm's updates thus far and will now be easier to keep up with everything else that is happening around the Bishoff place, although it isn't much haha. Exactly two weeks ago today Beckahm became a big four monther! One of the big things I was looking forward to with this month was people called it "the golden month." The month when your baby decides not to cry quite as much and is so much more interactive with you. Well people you were right about one thing, he is so interactive and I adore it so much! I can see his deep concentration sometimes and love to watch him figuring new things out like how to splash in the bath tub, and that it's fun to laugh at the funny cartoons and things like that--I ADORE THIS...however, the crying has not stopped, not even a little lol. I think that he has discovered that he has an amazing set of lungs and he is showing me that he knows how to use them and will! Or maybe he just knows that he's the boss and has mom and dad both wrapped around that little finger and as soon as he says jump we will say how high haha. But here's to wishful thinking that 5 months may just be our golden month. Some new things going on with Beckahm this month are:

* He is finally able to fit into his 3-6 month clothes!

* Still wearing his size 2 diapers

* Can almost fit into his size 2 shoes...almost

* Still loving Miss Colbie Caillat and her angel voice

* Totally entertained by Groby on Yo Gabba Gabba

* Has complete head control and can even sit up by himself for a little bit before he topples

* Such a strong little boy and can even stand for a few seconds by himself already!

* Loves everything about his feet and has managed to fit them into his mouth

* Still puts his entire fist in his mouth, sometimes tries for both

* On the verge of getting 4 TEETH to pop through, which could be the culprit for all of that crying...

* Loves to smile and laugh at his mom and dad and their efforts to be funny

* Still sucking on his bottom lip and smacking his lips together, if I didn't know better I'd think he was chewing gum haha

* Loves to be outside and around lots of people

* Has started eating rice cereal and LOVES it 

* Mastered the Bumbo

* Still sleeping through the night for the most part

* Almost too big for his carseat already

*Loves loves loves to look at himself in the mirror--we do this all day long sometimes

* Likes to watch mama blow dry her hair and thinks it's so funny =)

* Professional Drool Producer--we go through so many shirts every day and have started just wearing a bib no matter what lol

It's still weird to me that I have a four month old little boy. I know eventually it will sink in, but it's still so surreal. Being a parent is so much more than I ever thought it would be and have found a deeper love for life because of it. I love this little boy so much and am still contemplating how I will possibly make myself be okay with someone else watching him when I decide to go back to work. Just thinking about that stresses me out, so I won't =). Now of course I need to document some pictures of all of this cuteness!

I love how well these pictures show his cute little personality

Such a happy baby

"Why can't I get this sticker off of my shirt?!?!"

His feet could entertain him for hours

Stretchin it out haha

Beckahm hangin out w/ Grandpa and the tow truck

Still not too sure about this carseat of his

Practicin bein like his daddy

Lovin his bath time

He loves to splash ever since he figured out exactly how it was done =)

Monkey Baby

Eating rice cereal (solids) for the first time

It's questionable lol

Hangin out in his bumbo

"Hey, don't just leave me here" I just know that's what he was thinking

Cutie Patootie

Loungin'

Practicing a little tummy time....

My favorite PJ's of his--tough guy haha

Us just posin by our new ride

Beckahm hangin out with Grandpa on his Bday

B's Month to Month Stats

I'm constantly wishing I would've started this blog earlier so I'm not always behind on the 'present' updates I'd like to put on here, but I'm slowly getting there... It's so crazy that our little Beckahm has already passed his 4 month mark! He is such a growing boy and is learning more and more each and every day. I'm using this post as a way to record the stats of his I've remembered throughout these past 4 amazing months of his life.

NEWBORN

7lbs. 14 oz-29%

19" long-

14" head circumfrence-37%

He was born with the cutest mowhawk..loved it!

Grandpa lovin on his first grandson =)

Tryin out the new aviator hat with dad before his newborn pics

NEWBORN PICS

 

 

Love the yawning face- Have I mentioned that Aunt Kristen is one of Beckahm's favorite people ever??? Next to his dad, she is the only one who can get him to laugh hysterically for forever it seems like =) We loooove her!

Beckahm's first football game-cheerin for dad @ 3 wks

Our first few weeks of being parents was a little bit crazy and hectic and tiring, but soooo worth it. One big thing I remember about this first month was being SCARED to death! I felt so bad that poor little Beckahm was going to have to suffer through me learning what I was doing. I'm sure there are many things he wishes I was better at, but I'm trying to be the best mama ever to this little man =). One other worry I had going into this was how in the world was I going to be able to wake up every two hours to feed this hungry hungry baby??? For those of you that know me, you may know that I had to set three alarms to wake up in time for anything (one of which was placed across the room so that I couldn't possibly hit the snooze button!) But some way some how the smallest peep out of this little boys mouth got me up and out of bed before David could even crack an eyelid. There were many nights this first month that I just hated the thought of leaving him in that big crib all alone in this new place so most nights after waking up to feed him I would just sleep in the huge bedlike chair we had in his room, that way when he woke up he would see a familiar face =). He was not a big fan of his sponge baths, but sure loved his hair being washed; and happiest when he's getting his diaper changed (kinda funny). We got lots of practice with constant feedings, diaper changing, laundry doing and sleepless nights and we loved every second of it!

1 MONTH OLD
9lbs-48%
14.5"- 37%

Some things about Beckahm after a month of getting to know his little personality--

* Is bound and determined to keep us in shape! One of the only things that stops him from crying is if we hold him and do squats...not those wimpy squats-I mean you get your butt down to the ground and in a timely manner get up and do it again..haha, I hate that David discovered how much Beckahm loves this and how easy it was to stop him from crying by doing this-I now feel like I have to squat my life away =).

*Bouncing on the exercise ball is his second favorite thing!

*He makes the cutest faces-my favorite--the blue steele ha!

*His hair is turning reddish? What?! But oh sooo cute

*Still doesn't fully fit into his 0-3 month clothes yet

*Not a fan of the swing just yet

*Loves people and lots and lots of attention

*Has a very distinct cry between needing to be fed, put to sleep, or a diaper change

*HATES tummy time..emphasis on hates...and dislikes me for making him do it for a minute or two anyways =(

* Loves being held and seeing new things

*Loves loves loves bath time

*He's always putting his little hand under his chin when we're just hanging out, I love it!

I hate how fast time has flown by but love watching all the new things B is learning each and every day. Having a child has definitely given my life so much purpose and desire to be the best I can for this little guy. He amazes me more and more every day and I am still in awe that we created this beautiful amazing little boy!

1 Month

Always has a serious concentrating look on his face!

Good pic of the double chin haha

One of the few times I got him to stay on his tummy for longer than a second

Total Daddy's boy--this pic makes that very obvious!

Loves his baths

Obsessed with those cheeks of his-definitely got those from the Johnson side

Just hangin out bein cool

Moved from the counter sling to the bath sling already!

I feel so blessed to be able to have this handsome little boy call me mama...of course when he's able to that is--no need to rush things =) I love you Beckahm David Bishoff!!!

 2 MONTHS OLD
14.37 lbs- 94% (wowza)
23"-49%
Head Circ.-15"-10%

We definitely have a growing boy for sure! I couldn't believe he was up in the 90th percentile for his weight...I honestly think he was longer than 23" because the nurse seemed a little new and didn't even stretch him out all the way, just marked where he was laying =(, but either way he's happy, healthy and definitely runnin those stats up! I'm so curious to see how tall he's going to be! I'm sure he'll definitely be up there seeing as how I'm tall enough that I can't wear heels without feeling like I tower over everyone and his dad is in the 6's so we'll see =). I joke with David that he is going to be our basketball player...he isn't a fan of that and is all about teaching him how to be a State Champ Wrestler...we shall see I guess if he follows in him moms footsteps or his dads =). Some facts about this month--

*He is still trying to fit into 0-3 clothes (How is this even possible with that weight?)haha But crazy enouh they're still baggy on him

*Almost moving out of his size 1 diapers

*Laughs and laughs and laughs and I love every second of it!

*My favorite is giving him raspberries on his belly-he thinks it's so funny.

*I feel like I'm constantly trying to be a goof to see that beautiful smile of his-it melts my heart!

*Feeding time is still his favorite time and he will let you know right on that hour mark that it's time, and it's time RIGHT NOW! haha

*He's become more of a fan of his swing

*Starting to notice his hands and feet and is loving his playmat

*Sleeps all through the night (lucky me) and is the happiest little boy in the world when he wakes up...that is until he notices that he hasn't ate yet =D

*Still so curious about everything, I can just tell he's gonna be a little smarty pants

*We celebrated his first 4th of July and realized that he looooves fireworks, but mostly just the light they make, not the sound

* The ceiling fan could keep him entertained FOR DAYS!!!

 *He was such a good little boy after he got his shots done, he only cried for a second and then was happy as soon as I picked him up!

Happy 2 Month Birthday to our little stud xoxo

Sporting his big boy bandaids from the Dr.'s Office

"What's goin on mom?" haha

How could this face not make your heart melt???

Love this little man

Still has that serious face all the time!

No pictures please...

4th of July fun!

Proof that he absolutely ADORES his Aunt Kristen

She was tellin him a story and he was lovin every second of it!

Hangin out with his auntie

Getting ready to go to his first 4th of July Parade

Chillin in his ride at the parade

Beckahm's First Firework Experience

He loves Aunt Tammy

Wore out after Dad's Championship Football Game!

3 MONTHS OLD

The only stats I got this month since we didn't go to the doc was his weight- a whoppin  15 lbs! Some facts about this month are:

* Finally fits into his 0-3 month clothes nicely!

*Wearing size 2 diapers

*Loves to put any and everything in his mouth-especially his ENTIRE fist and his travel buddy (his monkey blanket)

*Not a fan of his car seat, but loves when we finally get to places & he can get out and see everything

*Has started making the cutest sounds and will talk your ear off if you let him =)

*Has the absolute most adorable laugh of all time!

*Total daddy's boy- after being with mom all day he can't wait to see a new face..this makes me sad but I love that he's so in love with his daddy too!

*Loves to just stare at his hands and feet and move them around and stare some more, it's so cute.

*Still sleeps through the night like a little angel baby <3

*Loves attention and will let you know if he thinks he's not getting enough.

*Smacks his lips together and sucks on his bottom lip-he started this because of his auntie, so funny.

*Has started to like cartoons more and more

*Looooooooves Colbie Caillat- she helps keep our car rides pleasant =)

*He is so strong he's already pulling himself around and can do 360's on the floor, it's nuts! 

*He holds his head up all by himself now, sometimes he swings it around a little too hard though

*Has 4 teeth about to break through already, poor little guy

*Loves his cousins and just watching them play (this keeps him content for hours)

*Has starting grabbing toys and passing it from one hand to the other!

Our newborn is growing and not quite as newborn any more =(. I love watching all of the new things he is learning to do, but it makes me so sad the time is going by so fast. I feel like he is way ahead of where he is supposed to be right now and think I'm gonna have my hands full trying to get him to settle down and stay a baby for just a little while longer. Love you B!

Love those beautiful lashes!

Happy 3 Month Birthday Beckahm

Totally obsessed with his side profile, so cute

Love this smile!

Cuddle time with his travel buddy

Yep, it's going straight to his mouth like usual

Seriously? I have the most handsome little boy

Hands down, prettiest eyes I've ever seen

Twinners!

He's so ticklish on his sides--so of course this happens often

That pouty lip is so sad, but so cute

Starting to love his exersaucer

He was so entertained by the lights & music

ADORE

Teaching him to pull faces at an early age--he's not so into it haha

This weather was a little too hot for both mommy and the babes

First trip to Vegas to watch Daddy's Bowl Game

This little boy is definitely the center of our lives and consumes every happy thought we could possibly have. This was a huge picture overload, but I could sit and look at them for hours! I love this boy more than life itself and am so proud to be able to call him mine.