Vaughn Mania!

 By looking at this post you may assume that I have a favorite son, but honestly that is not the case.  This post is all about Vaughn because he's growing and changing so fast, and achieving new milestones all the time!  He's now nine months old, and here I attempt to bring you up to speed with his development over the past few months.

  Vaughn's first Christmas was so special.  He loved the lights on the Christmas tree and was involved with all the unwrapping that happened on Christmas morning.  Christmas is so much more fun with children!

Shortly before Christmas he started rolling over and every time he was put down on his back he would promptly roll over to his tummy.  He loves tummy time, and his favorite sleeping position is on his tummy with his little behind up in the air.

 Mornings are quite busy in the McLoughlin household with getting Ronan fed and dressed and out waiting for the school bus, making breakfasts for the other hungry brothers, getting Latham ready for preschool and generally starting our day.  The picture above is part of our routine - Latham feeds Vaughn his first bottle of the day everyday, and I am so grateful for his help!

 

 His eyes are still blue, but Ronan and I are hopeful that they will change to green.  He does have left-handed tendencies, so maybe he will be like us in that regard!

 Up on all fours and so excited to figure out this new skill!

 In addition to feeding him every morning, Latham is so hands-on throughout the day.  I walked into the living room one day to find Latham sitting like this with Vaughn.  This was before Vaughn was sitting up on his own.

 

 First time getting into a seated position by himself, and the look on his face is priceless - "look what I did all by myself!"

 

 Handsome boy!

 He is such a happy baby, and for that I am extremely grateful.  The fourth pregnancy was definitely the worst, so I deserved a break.  He is a content little guy, and a good eater and sleeper.

 

Vaughn's first time sitting in the front part of a cart.  This is especially good for me because now I can fit more groceries in a grocery cart!  Before, him in his car seat took up the majority of the room and there were nowhere for the groceries to go. 

 Vaughn and the brothers love the local library.  We go a couple of times a month to get books for Ronan to read for his school reading program, and for books for me.  Our library also lends out Wii games, which we recently discovered, and the boys pester me all the time to take them out.

 

I had to include this picture of Vaughn to show you how he has his tongue all the time; it's hanging out, and, in my opinion, so adorable!

 

 

Raising a reader!  He's pulling up to standing and standing independently.  No un-aided steps yet, but I'm sure that is just around the corner!

 

This basically brings you up to date on Vaughn.  He's growing and changing everyday, so check back for future updates!