Rayne is just over 8 months old and we felt that he was just a little young to celebrate Easter in the traditional Easter basket and candy etc. this year however we still had a great Easter. Filled with wonderful food, family and remembering the resurrection of our Savior and many firsts with our beautiful boy.
Rayne has been rolling around lately, he has perfected the art of rolling and he's fast. This past week he slept solidly through the night on his tummy, he now prefers it every night when i lay him down asleep within seconds he has found his tummy. This past weekend we were visiting Grandma and Grandpa Bates and I had set a bottle of water on the floor for Rayne as he likes to sip on water every so often and we got to talking and all of a sudden we saw movement and Rayne had steadied himself up on his legs and moved forward for the water. He CRAWLED for the first time. He hasn't got it down all the way but he is now mobile pushing his little body all over the place. I'm so happy for my little bean. For weeks I could see the frustration in his face that he couldn't follow me when i left a room or if he just wanted a toy. Although i'm told to cherish the times when he can't move, i feel relief for him that he can now move. We witnessed another first this past weekend. Rayne had his first night terror. He woke up crying and when i went to comfort him he started with hysterical crying. Crying I have never heard from a baby and I couldn't settle him or wake him. Kyle knew right away what was happening as all the bates had them growing up. Its a little unsettling and scary that there's not much you can do for them. Now that I know what they are I'm more prepared and pray that it doesn't happen much.
This past weekend was a blast and can't wait for next Easter when Rayne can dye eggs, do a egg hunt and learn more about the meaning of Easter.
