3 months

At 3 months old, you are only waking up once or twice in the night.  You are starting to reach for and grab toys, but you aren't quite sure what to do with them.  You love when you have animals on the feet of your clothes, it makes them extra fun to look at.

You are just starting to recognize us when we are away from you.  It makes it super sad to leave, but really fun to come home.

You love taking baths even more than before.  You kick and splash your arms, sending water flying around the big tub.  You are getting so much better at tummy time (but we still aren't super great with our camera).

Smiley Guy

At about 11 weeks, you turned into a super smiley guy. When I bring you to the Mom's group at the hospital, you notice the other babies and moms and smile away at them. You have also started to talk up a storm. When you notice something new, you tell us all about it. Your new favorite thing is to get your diaper changed (my how the times have changed) so you can be close to our faces and play and chat. Grandma DeeDee fights to be the one to change your diaper because it is so fun now!  You also started to hang out in your jumperoo this week. Your feet don't reach the floor to let you bounce, so we had to put an old computer under you to give you a boost.

2 months old!

You are already 2 months old!  You loves baths even more now, you are starting to sleep longer at night, and you are one smiley guy!

You helped Mom celebrate her birthday this week!

You are officially in mostly 6 month clothes, and thank goodness you have a little room to grow into them.

2 Month Shots

You had your 2 month shots on Monday night.  You were a little grumpy in the waiting room because I had to wake you up from a nap to get you in your car seat.  It was the first time ever that you fell asleep in your swing!  I was so bummed to take you out.

After we took your clothes off to weigh you (13 pounds!) you were a happy guy.  You were smiling and cooing, even when the nurse pinned your legs down.  As soon as she used the alcohol wipe to clean your skin, you were not pleased.

After a few quick pokes, and some tears, you were ready to eat and all better.  Before we left the doctor, you were smiling and cooing again.  What a trooper!

Smiley Guy

In the last week, your smiles have really taken off!  It is so fun to have you wake up in the morning a happy guy (even though you are SUPER gassy) and smiling up a storm.  If we are lucky, we can even get you to make something that sounds a little like a laugh!

Alert and Awake

Over the last few days, you have become even more alert.  You will turn your neck and strain to see where I am walking if you are lounging in your swing.  Sometimes when we are trying to rock you to sleep in your room, you catch the light on the ceiling and can't stop staring at it.

This means that your naps have been a little rough, but it sure is fun to have you be a bit more interactive!

Bear Suit

Before we even knew if you were a boy or a girl, Mom and Dad bought the cutest bear suit for you.  We wanted to bring you home from the hospital in it, but you were too small!  You are finally able to wear it and it is the cutest thing.

It is super warm so you love wearing it and almost always fall asleep when you have it on.  You wore it at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you were meeting family and earlier this week when we went to Target.  After a rough night of sleep, you fell asleep wearing it, so we were afraid to take it off.  You slept like a starfish in your crib for about 30 minutes before stirring.  Big accomplishment considering how much you love being swaddled.

You change every day and every day I discover more things that I am amazed by. I love you.

xoxo,
Mom