It's been way way way too long since I've done a blog and so I figured I would fill you all in on what's happened in our lives since last year. So, for an update on a previous post, Caleb's story, Caleb was born on September 17th just six days before my birthday. What a gift I received. We were so blessed to have him placed in our arms the minute he was born. He has known no one but us as his parents, and we are so thankful to the Lord for that. He was 7lbs 15.4ozs and showed us he has VERY healthy lungs. One thing we have never experienced with him is he has never had a baby cry...I'll leave that to your imagination lol. But I've never had to worry about not hearing him if he wakes or something is wrong. He has taken our lives into a complete 360, but it is definitely for the better. We have cried, laughed, been frustrated, excited, but mostly felt more love than I could have ever imagined. He had HORRIBLE colic for a good 4 1/2 months and has struggled with his digestive system since he was born, leaving us with a baby who is constantly in an uncomfortable state. But we have recently finally met with a GI doctor who has really helped us to get him on the right track. The last six months of his life was very hard for us as parents, because we had tried everything in our power to help him, and nothing was working. Praise the Lord he is now on his way to feeling so much better. We're only into a couple days, but WOW....what a different baby I have. I'm so thrilled that he is not in pain and discomfort anymore. As a mom, you feel horrible watching your baby struggle and you can't do anything that works, and it makes you a bit crazy.
He's getting big...weighing in at 18lbs 4ozs. He is now 27in long. His height and weight are in the 50th percentile. Everyone thinks he is huge, but he is perfectly normal. He is solid and his mama is getting a great workout with the rough plays we have. My arms have had some long lasting conversations with me at the end of the day, but I don't care, he's going to remember me playing with him and loving on him and that's what is super important to me. He is finally allowed to eat foods with the approval of the GI doc and he LOVES it! He gets so excited that I'm not sure if I get more on his face or in his mouth. lol. He is sitting up on his own now but forgets that shooting his legs out means he goes flat onto his back bumping is head. He enjoys his jump-o-roo. We're having to teach him to entertain himself every now and then, cause I do need to eat and do laundry without a human attached to my hip...so far he's doing okay, but baby steps right? :D
Since we have been to the GI doc, he is now falling asleep on his own when we put him in his crib and close the door....this is AMAZING for mama!!! I'm really not sure what to do with myself actually. We're still working on longer naps as he really only wants a power nap and I need more time than that lol....but again, baby steps. He loves his bath time and splashes all over the place. He used to scream when I took him out now he just gives me a look...like, "Really mom, I so wasn't done in there."
He definitely has a strong will and that keeps me busy all day long. He is our kid through and through. They say you have one just like you...well...he SO is! I'm praying the next baby is a bit more relaxed lol. I would love to have a little girl. He would be the BEST big brother. But that will have to totally be the Lord. Can't believe I'm even thinking of having another! Well....we'll see. ;)
At any rate...we are enjoying everything about him and can't wait till he starts talking and dancing and really developing his own personality and likes and dislikes. I'm excited to see him grow but hate seeing him grow out of 'babyhood'. Thanks to those who have encouraged, loved and prayed for us and for our son. May God truly bless you. I'll post a few pictures so you can see how good the Lord is. We love you all!
The Crosley Family!
All smiles for his four month shoot. He was cracking up at me. :)
Sitting in the car waiting to pick daddy up at work. Six months old. 
