“This is my friend, Beckham.”
Jackson, to anyone who visits our yard or visits on FaceTime, even if they’ve already met Beckham. He switches back and forth saying “friend” or “brother.” And then usually it’s followed by an introduction to the dog: “And this is my brother, Luc!”
I put my hand against his feet, not pushing but just providing some resistance — and off he went! I’m in trouble, lol.
I was sold on this one after my friend explained how there is no plug so you can move it around easily and put it anywhere. And then apparently the babies have fun bouncing themselves.
Also it folds flat for travel! Even though we probably won’t be doing that any time soon…
Jackson often wakes me up (and the baby) in the morning by running into the room saying, “I just want to say hi to Beckham!”
I know it’s wishful thinking, but I hope this means Luc will start behaving better!
Jackson, responding to Beckham crying:
“I think Beckham is saying he’s hungry. Beckham, wait patiently for Mommy.”
I’m sure I will be saying this every month… but, I can’t believe a month just went by! It already feels like he is growing up so fast.
A couple of highlights from Beckham’s first month:
First, his sleep!!
I worry I will jinx it every time I say it, but Beckham has been a pretty good sleeper. He sleeps sooooo much better than Jackson ever did at this age. Beckham gives me much longer stretches at night, and that has made a world of a difference.
The other night he went 4.5 hours before waking up and I was like whaaaaaaat is happening???!!! But usually he’ll go about 3-4 hours initially and then maybe 2-3 hours after that. Jackson, on the other hand, was waking up every 1-2 hours all night long. If I ever got even close to a 3-hour stretch, I felt amazing the next day. So Beckham’s sleep schedule has been a welcome surprise.
Also, I don’t have to do anything special to put Beckham down at night. No rocking or anything. I just lay him down in his bassinet, even if he’s awake, and he’s totally fine. I can’t remember what age Jackson was, but I definitely remember rocking him in the middle of the night waiting for him to fall in a deep enough slumber so that he wouldn’t wake up once I put him down. Maybe this stage is still coming with Beckham, but so far so good. Knock on wood!!!
Next, his poop! Omg… it’s crazy. He is definitely much more of a pooper than Jackson was. I am always amazed when I have to do TWO diaper changes to get through one feeding. And this happens much more often than you’d think!
I remember when I was getting all of Jackson’s old baby clothes ready, I was surprised by how nice and clean and “new-looking” all of his onesies were. I don’t think these outfits are going to fare as well through this baby, lol.
Overall, Beckham has been a pretty easy baby so far. He loves staring at Jackson, mirrors and his black and white picture book. And snuggling in his baby wrap.
Beckham looooves the wrap!
And so do I! We use it all the time. I don’t know how I could possibly chase after Jackson (inside, outside, upstairs, downstairs, this room, that room, sitting, standing, etc.) without it.
Jackson, referring to Beckham: “What should we name this baby? Beckham or CiCi?”
Me: “Oh, what do you think?”
Jackson: “Let’s name him JJ.”
Jackson: “Mommy, can you hug Beckham?”
Me: “Aww, does he need a hug? Will that stop him from crying?”
Jackson: “Yeah, plus I can’t hear the music.”
I was feeling so good because I somehow managed to change Jackson and get him down for a nap while baby wearing, but then I took Beckham out of the wrap and he was completely covered in poop…and so was I!
Before Beckham was born, I was trying to find something to replace our Rock-n-Play, which had been recalled. I’ll need somewhere to be able to put the baby down, I thought.
Now that he’s here, I discovered Luc’s dog bed works just fine. So cozy!
(Jackson gave him Soldier Teddy Bear to sleep with — how nice!)
