Well coda is already experiencing what it means to be the second child and is getting his first blog post at 3 months old. We can’t even remember what life was like before we had him... he makes our family complete! Coda, you are the happiest, most patient, sweetest, snuggliest, best sleeping little baby and we love you so much. Clothes Size: outgrowing 0-3 months, moving into 3-6 months Health: extremely healthy! Sleep: only wakes once or twice in the night, no regular nap schedule yet Diet: breast milk all day every day Nicknames: coda baby, coda bear, baby bear, mr. coda, coda babes Likes:
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TWO YEARS!! For some reason this feels like a much bigger milestone than one year. We are amazed at how much Jude has learned and changed in the last two years and so proud of the hilarious, curious, adventurous, caring, loving little person he is. Clothes Size: 2T and 3T Health: Luckily we have had pretty good health since coda was born! One minor cold for Jude but that’s it. Sleep: one longer midday nap, sleeps through the night most nights usually 7:30-6:30. Diet: still nursing, still eats everything. Favorites include mango (maaaayo as he calls it), pokes (sweet potatoes), cheese, berries, granola, peas, hammy (ham), sausage, aaaa- sauce (applesauce), yogurt, chicken and Mexican food from the Mexican restaurant in kamas. It’s so fun to hear how he says the names of all the foods he loves! Nicknames: bug, juderbug, mr Jude, Likes:
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This is Jude's last monthly update before he becomes a big brother and I have two monthly updates to share each month! He is talking more and more, is incredibly helpful around the house, plays independently more each day and gives mama’s belly tons of kisses. He is going to be the best brother! Clothes Size: starting to outgrow 18-24 month, 2T, honestly might need some 3T soon! Health: we all had colds this month and took awhile to get over them. Nothing major though. Sleep: one longer midday nap, nighttime sleep is all over the place. Diet: still nursing, still eats everything. Loves to ask for dark chocolate at 8 am with an especially adorable grin. Will eat sour cream like yogurt and eats condiments and dips with a spoon. Nicknames: bug, juderbug, mr Jude, Likes:
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Jude seems to be on the verge of a language eruption! He is talking more and more and seems to learn a new word or animal sound every day. He has the greatest sense of humor and loves to make us laugh. He is loving and affectionate and full of energy. He sits and snuggles to read books, helps cook and clean and loves to chase and hide from Daddy. He takes care of his baby and his animals and is going to be the very best big brother! Clothes Size: 18-24 month and 2T
Health: He had a cold and a fever a few weeks ago and we all got the worst night of sleep we have had in his entire life. Thankfully he is all better now! Sleep: Sleep hasn't been great this month. His cold really threw off his sleeping routine since he slept with us for a few nights while sick and was taking naps all over the place. Most nights goes does around 7:30/8, wakes up once or twice (sometimes not at all, sometimes more) and then wakes up between 7 and 8. Sleeping later than before so that is nice! If only Mama didn't have pregnancy insomnia and lie awake for hours most nights. Diet: Obsessed with fruit smoothies and dark chocolate. He's a big fan of all the Christmas treats our sweet neighbors have been bringing over recently. Loves dips, cheese, yogurt, pineapple, raspberries, cucumbers, baked sweet potatoes and potatoes, chicken, pasta.... Still nursing and drinking whole milk. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Buglet Likes:
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This age is exhausting but so much fun! Jude seems so mature recently (must be preparing to be a big brother!!) and is learning so many new things every day. He is incredibly helpful and is happiest when he is helping us with something. He loves to read, plays more independently and started sleeping in a big kid bed this month! He is extremely opinionated, stubborn and determined. He retells stories, makes animal sounds and dances like crazy to make us laugh. We love seeing more of his personality every day! Clothes Size: 18-24 month Health: Back to his normal healthy self! Sleep: Has started sleeping in a bed and is doing so well! Changing the clocks has thrown off his wake up time a bit but hopefully he will adjust soon. We also changed his bedtime to 8 and he usually sleeps until 7, sometimes waking once (or more with the bed transition) and sometimes sleeping through. Diet: Still nursing but also drinking lots of whole milk. Asks for bananas but doesn't usually eat them. Loves yogurt and makes a huge mess eating it. Loves eggs, pineapple, strawberries, raspberries, pasta, grilled cheese, chicken, and Halloween candy. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Buglet Likes:
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It has been a big month! We moved into our new beautiful home in Oakley and Jude absolutely loves having a house, a yard and a playground right across the street. He has had a new jump in independence this month and is funnier and sweeter than ever. He loves playing games that involve chase and end in hugs and is so much fun at this age. Clothes Size: 18-24 month and 2T
Health: Several colds this month. Pretty much a constant runny nose. Sleep: Sleep was a bit rough with the sickness and naps were out of whack a bit after moving but we are getting back to routine. He is doing really well sleeping considering we just moved to a new house. Diet: Still nursing. Obsessed with bananas and asks for them constantly. Loves pickles again and requests going to kens kash to buy more. Loves pot roast, carrots, celery, pears, meat loaf, mac n cheese, waffles "wuh wuh", herbal tea, berries, grapes, potatoes, ritz crackers, yogurt and cheerios. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Buglet Likes:
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To be honest, this last month has probably been one of the most difficult months of parenting yet! Jude has hit full-blown toddler mode full of tantrums and whining. He is also obsessed with reading books, making animal sounds, dancing, doing yoga and learning new things every day. We love you, crazy bug! Clothes Size: 12-18 month and 18-24 month.
Health: Jude had two colds this month and was pretty much teething the whole month. His bottom canines have FINALLY broken through. Sleep: Sleep has been severely disrupted by sickness and teething. One nap in the middle of the day (Mama naps too!), sometimes a small morning catnap and then a bigger afternoon nap. Naps have been great, working on getting back into the regular nighttime routine. Diet: Slightly pickier but still mostly eats everything. Still nursing. Loving pears, grapes, strawberries, toast, waffles, pasta, pizza, eggs, chicken, fish, sweet potatoes, and bananas. No longer likes pickles. Prefers to roll them in the carpet. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Buglet Likes:
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16 months is even better (and crazier) than 15 months. Jude is getting more independent, especially when it comes to playing on playgrounds and playing in his room by himself. He is so good at playing by himself and keeping himself entertained these days. He is talking more and more and frequently says new words (or at least sounds that we interpret as new words). He knows the function of just about everything and wants to be big, helping with chores, picking out shoes, and always wanting to drive. Clothes Size: 12-18 month and 18-24 month.
Health: Small cold this month combined with teething. The cold really only seemed to bother him for a day but he had a runny nose for about a week! Sleep: Naps are kind of all over the place. Sometimes one, sometimes two. Still waking up around 6 am, going down at 7:30 pm. Diet: Still nursing and still eating everything. Obsessed with sweet pickles and asks for them daily, sometimes at 6 am. Loves avocado toast, scrambled eggs, meat of all kinds, especially chicken, pizza, enchiladas, tacos, blueberries, apricots, cherries, stir fry, cereal, bananas with almond butter, fruit smoothies, etc. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Buglet Likes:
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Fifteen months is the best (and busiest, craziest) age. Jude is getting more independent every day, loves to do things himself and helps cook, clean, and get ready to leave the house. He is loving and affectionate, always saying mama and dada in the sweetest voice and giving hugs, kisses and cuddles all day long. He has the best sense of humor and has started acting dramatic just to make us laugh. We love watching him learn to do new things every day and make up more signs and learn more words. This age is one of our favorites (but we sure are exhausted!) Clothes Size: 12-18 month and 18-24 month. Weight and Height: 25.6 pounds, 31.5 inches tall Health: Excellent health! Sleep: Back to the two nap schedule and no complaints from Mama about that! Naps 10-12 ish, 3-4 ish. Bedtime at 7:30, wakes between 6 and 7. Working on him sleeping in his crib all night and he is doing so well! Diet: Nurses 4 ish times a day. Still eats everything. He LOVES summer fruits and will grab and eat a whole peach, plum or apricot. He adores cherries. Inhales raspberries from Grandma Deb's garden. He loves every type of meat he has tried (chicken, salmon, pork, duck, steak, shrimp...) Loves chickpea and tomato stew, Greek yogurt, grilled cheese sandwiches, scrambled eggs, oatmeal, and every kind of dip. He requests dipping anything that could be dipped into anything that resembles a dip. Loves salsa, hummus, spinach dip... Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Goober, Bugerino Likes:
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Jude seems like such a little kid now! He started walking this month and is busier and more independent than ever. He has the funniest, happiest, most playful personality and is always smiling, clapping, laughing and playing hide and seek. He loves making people laugh, making new friends, and giving hugs and kisses. He definitely understands everything we say, follows directions, and is trying to talk and sign more and more! Clothes Size: 12-18 month, some 18-24 month (a few shirts, sweaters and pajamas) and somehow he has a 3-6 month size rashguard swimsuit that still fits
Health: Excellent health! Sleep: This month he has started transitioning from one nap to two but still takes two naps a lot of days. Nap transitions are so tricky! He has also been waking up SO EARLY some days (5:30 am!) I think because of the birds. Still going to bed at 7:30 pm and recently only falls asleep if Daddy gives him a hug and tucks him in. If Mama puts him down he screams. Diet: Nursing 4 ish times a day. Getting slightly more picky but still will eat at least most parts of every meal we give him. Loves dips (just like his daddy): chips and salsa, fries and fry sauce, snap peas in hummus.... Loves chicken apple sausages, avocado toast, scrambled eggs, apricots, strawberries, watermelon, corn chex, corn, baked potatoes, trout... Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Baby Goobs, Goober, Little Man Likes:
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Mr. Juderbug Steele Noertker is a full blown toddler, both in personality and in the fact that he has started toddling around. He is busy, curious and into everything, has a one-track mind, especially when it comes to his friend's sippy cups, and has the best sense of humor. He loves playing outside and is determined to climb everything at the playground even though he can't even fully walk yet. He befriends all people and animals and absolutely adores dogs. He is communicating more and more with both signs and words and he understands everything we say. We love you Mr. Bug! Clothes Size: 12-18 month, some 18-24 month (a few shirts, sweaters and pajamas)
Health: Excellent health this month! Sleep: Still on two naps a day, usually at 10 am and 3 pm. Goes to bed at 7:30, usually waking once in the night but sometimes sleeping through. He has started waking up earlier this month, probably because of the sun, and has been waking up at 6 am (even 5 am...too early). Diet: Still nurses about 4 times a day. Still eats and loves everything. Favorites include: avocado, raspberries, beans, grilled cheese, sweet potato canneloni, short ribs, fish (especially cod!), eggs, vanilla ice cream, and the Hack Attack from No Worries. Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Baby Goobs, Goober, Little Man Likes:
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Happy birthday Jude!! We can't believe you are already ONE. Every month I think "this is the best age" and that's exactly how I feel about having a one year old. He is curious and playful and has a great sense of humor. He shows off new talents and skills every day and amazes us with all that he has learned in just a year. P.S. I'm not going to stop with his monthly updates now that he is one. I love sharing what he is doing with our family and friends, especially those that don't live in Utah! Clothes Size: Mostly 12-18 months, some 12 month pajamas still fit.
Height and weight: 30.3 inches tall and 23 lbs 3.2 oz Health: Jude had a fever, cough and runny nose earlier this month at the same time he was teething. It was a challenging week to say the least! He is better now, though. Sleep: Sickness and teething have not helped in the sleep department. We have had some difficult nights and he even had a day where he took six naps like a tiny newborn! Mostly he naps 10-12 and 3-4 ish. Bedtime at 7:30, usually waking once early morning and then getting up at 7. However, with teething and a fever there were some nights this month that it felt like he woke up every hour to nurse in the night! Diet: Nurses 4-5 times a day (or a million if he's sick and teething...) and eats everything. He loves spaghetti squash, pizza, vanilla ice cream, sweet potatoes, bananas, mangoes, strawberries, blackberries, asparagus, beans.... Nicknames: Mr. Bug, The Bug, Bug Bug, Bug, Juderbug, Juderbug Steele Noertker, Mister, Baby Goobs, Goober, Little Man Likes:
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Baby Jude is becoming more and more Toddler Jude by the minute. He is determined, opinionated, affectionate, and social. He loves playing with little friends, is increasingly interested in the world around him, and loves to make us laugh. He is also testing limits and has moments of extreme clinginess. He is talks and sings all the time and is working hard to start walking soon. He even took his first step this month! We love you more than ever, bug! Clothes Size: Some 12 month, mostly 12-18 month. Somehow a size 18-24 month sweater fits him at the same time a 3-6 month swimsuit does. Sizing is weird.
Health: A tiny cold this month. Runny nose and a little cough but not much else. Mostly he is a healthy little guy! Sleep: Wakes up between 6:30 and 7:30 am. Two naps: 10-12 and 3-4 or 5. Bedtime is at 7:30. He naps really well and usually falls asleep right away. He usually wakes up once in the "night" (really it is early morning around 5.) Diet: Nurses 4-5 times a day (morning, before naps, before bed, sometimes in the night). Eats everything. Favorites include spaghetti squash, pizza, avocado toast, graham crackers, gold fish, puffs, strawberries, apples, frittatas... He loves everything. Nicknames: Bug, The Bug, The Lizard, Mr. Jude, Baby Bug, Likes:
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Life with our little bug just keeps getting better and better. Every month he gets more playful, more social and shows more of his happy personality. He is affectionate and goofy, he loves to give hugs and kisses, and laughs at everything. He plays hide and seek and peek a boo, loves reading stories and playing musical instruments. He is more stubborn and independent every day and becoming more and more like a little toddler. We can't believe he will be one in only two months!! Clothes Size: Some 6-12 month, some 9-12 month and mostly growing into 12-18 months!
Health: I totally jinxed it. Jude got his first cold this last month and it lasted nearly 10 days! He was really sick for about three days and then just had a lingering runny nose for another week. Sleep: He is officially down to two naps a day and has more of a schedule than ever before. He typically wakes up around 7:30, naps from 10-12, naps again 3:30-5 and goes down at 7:30. He's such a good napper and mostly sleeps through the night but recently likes to wake up at 6 ish. Not sure if he is wanting to get up at this early time or just nurse and pull my hair. Diet: Nurses 4-5 times a day plus eats everything but nuts and honey! He loves avocado, pizza, burritos, vegan shepherd's pie, spaghetti squash with ground turkey and rose sauce, strawberries, bananas, muffins, eggs...Still have yet to find something he doesn't like to eat. Nicknames: Juderbug, Baby Bug, Bug, Babes, Mr. Jude, Buggaboo, Love Bug, Punkin, Juderlove, Baby Goobs, Baby Goose, Little Love, Munchkin, Dumpling, Little One, Bug Bug, Goober, Little Goobs Likes:
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Jude is definitely starting to creep into toddlerhood! He is mobile, social, and increasingly independent. He already wants to do things himself, like feeding himself and "reading" (closing and then chewing) his books. He has started to develop a sense of humor and teases us by pretending to feed us and then eating it himself. He laughs, squeals and claps all the time. This is the best stage so far! Clothes Size: Some 6-12 month, some 9-12 month and starting to grow into 12-18 month (mostly snow suits and pajamas)
Height and Weight: 20 pounds 15 ounces, 29 inches tall Health: Excellent health! I don't want to jinx it but he still has yet to get sick. Sleep: Jude is starting to transition from 3 naps per day to 2 naps per day. Some days he takes 3 naps, some days he takes 2. Mostly he goes down easily for naps and sleeps for 1.5-2.5 hours. He sleeps through the night sometimes but hasn't slept through the night the last few weeks. He has had a little trouble going down for the night recently (around 7) and has gotten into the habit of waking up sometime between 8 and 10 wanting to be held to go back to sleep so we are working on that. Diet: We have yet to find something this kid doesn't like to eat! This month we have started giving him more bites of what we are eating. He eats all sorts of fruits and vegetables, oatmeal, chicken, yogurt, eggs, pasta, rice, burritos, etc. He loves feeding himself! Nicknames: Juderbug, Baby Bug, Bug, Babes, Mr. Jude, Buggaboo, Love Bug, Punkin, Juderlove, Baby Goobs, Baby Goose, Little Love, Munchkin, Dumpling, Little One, Bug Bug, Goober, Little Goobs Likes:
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