All about Grayson

Our little guy is growing SO fast!  I can't believe it's been 3 months since I first laid eyes on sweet baby Gray....

Over the last month Grayson has really changed into a happy, easy going, sweet baby boy.  At this age they change so much so quickly so I am going to update you all on what he is up to these days.

Sleep:  Grayson seems to NEED one long nap every afternoon.  I can't complain about having a baby sleep for 3-4 hours everyday, Owen did not take naps like this until he was at least 6 months old.  I really think it has more to do with the fact that he is the second child and we are usually out and about all morning so when he finally gets some peace and quiet during Owen's afternoon naps, he takes full advantage.  It seems like Grayson needs a quick catnap every hour the rest of the day.  Lately we have been putting Grayson to bed around 9-10 p.m.  He was sleeping through the night consistently until this week.  He has been waking up around 3 a.m., 5 a.m. and again around 7 or 8 a.m. Not sure what is going on but I miss my full night of sleep.
Grayson doesn't take a pacifier (that is not for lack of trying), and he doesn't suck his thumb (yet).  So in order to get him to fall asleep he either needs to be bounced, rocked or nursed.

 When I am busy and need both hands (which is most of my day), I usually put him in my Ergo baby (front carrier) so he can fall asleep peacefully and I can still get things done.

 This is by far my favorite baby item - I carried Owen in this on my back until he was at least one year old - maybe older.  It is a lifesaver!

Grayson is sweet and snugly and relaxes his entire body when being held like this...

 I love to snuggle with him while he is sleeping, wish I could do this more!

 Feeding:  Grayson is exclusively breastfeeding.  My sister got him to take one ounce from a bottle when I was at a dinner for almost 4 hours.  Brad and I say every day that we need to get him to take a bottle but it is much more difficult to find the time when we have a toddler that needs attention too.  It is much easier just to nurse him when he's hungry.  At this point he is still eating about every 2-3 hours.  I am very fortune to be able to be at home and with him all the time so I don't have to worry about pumping and giving him a bottle but at the same time I would like to be able to leave the house for more than 2 hours without Grayson.

Play:  Grayson loves his bouncy seat and playmat.  He will sometimes fall asleep when he is really tired while playing.

Grayson also loves his big brother and has started looking around for him when he hears his voice.  However, he thinks mommy and daddy are especially funny right now.  We just experienced Grayson laugh for the first time a few weeks ago and it is the truly the sweetest sound.

We have also realized that he is ticklish.  He smiles with his gummy grin and tenses his entire body - it's almost as if he can't decide whether he loves it or hates it.

Stats:  So many people have commented about Grayson and Owen looking so much alike - see for yourselves, what do you think?  

They definitely look alike, but have their own traits.  At their two month appointments here are their stat comparisons.

Owen:       weight  12 lbs. 3 oz. (70%)   height  23 inches (70%)

Grayson:  weight  13 lbs. 15 oz (85%)  height  24 1/4 inches (83%)

Owen is so funny and has been changing so much as well, I will soon do a post to let you know what Owen is up to these days.