Laney 3 Months

I always remember the big changes between 2 months and 3 months.  They aren't necessarily with the development of Laney but the transition of going back to work and trying to get adjusted to the new normal.  Laney is so content though that she has handled it probably the best out of all of us.  She keeps me going just seeing the big smile on her little face.

3 Month Pics:

Update:

• Poor little thing has battled another cold this month.  She also had a weird episode of stomach bug, but I think she is coming out of it all and doing better.
• Wearing 3 month clothes and in size 1 diaper.
• She is eating every 3-4 hours and takes a 4 oz bottle when I don't feel her.  I am hoping to keep up with her bottles returning to work, but we will see.
• Laney smiles A LOT.  It just lights up her whole face!
• Not sure why or how but she is constantly blowing bubbles out of her mouth instead of drooling.
• Just recently her tongue has started popping out a lot as well.
• She tolerates tummy time much better.  She especially likes it when she is down watching the boys play.
• When working on tummy time she will roll over from her belly to her back as well.
• Laney has grown an interest in her hands and feet and is trying to figure them out.
• Her favorite past time is looking at herself in the mirror of her play mat. (typical girl right)
• She likes to look around the room and watch as her brothers entertain her
• She still sleeps great!  She sometimes goes all night or might wake up once to eat.  We still swaddle her.
• Laney tries to sit up more when being held now.
• The swing is another thing she likes as long as it is moving and making sound.
• When I try to take pictures with my phone I can get a smile easier now.  She must be getting used to that weird thing I hold up in front of her all the time.
• The boys were both very excited when Laney finally got to start going to daycare with them.  (I'm glad someone was excited.)
• This isn't really new to 3 months but I had forgotten to post it so Luke got very into nicknames around Christmas time.  He was trying out different ones for Laney and he decided her's would be Laney Lobster.  Not sure why, but it has stuck.

January Zoo Trip

When I think of going to the zoo I don't really picture it happening during January.  With the weird weather this year though and me being on maternity leave, we decided to take advantage of Erin getting out of school early and take a family there.  It was a perfect day weather wise which had all the animals out.

The boys had a friend from daycare come with us as well.

Laney's first trip to the zoo

Happy 30th to Erin!

Yesterday we got to celebrate a special guy.  The kids were so excited for cupcakes and loved picking out a present for Daddy.  I have tried more and more to step back and let the kids (Luke) get things they want rather than pick it out and say its from them.  I did have to suggest we keep thinking when the first idea was a bathroom sink (???).  The second idea was a new shirt though, much better.  Erin and I are planning on going to Nashville in March to celebrate us turning 30 together so we aren't doing big gifts.  I tried to just focus on doing little things for him throughout the week.

I am so thankful that I have this guy to go through our journey with.  He takes care of us and is always doing what he can to keep us all happy and safe.  He is great at keeping me sane as well.  Erin is accomplished a lot in his first 30 years, and I look forward to all that is yet to come.

Happy 30th Birthday Erin!

Rolling Already

Laney has already reached her second big milestone.  She started smiling at about 5 weeks, and now at 10 weeks she rolled over!  I was one surprised mom ma.  We were just working on some tummy time when next thing I know she rolled.  I quickly tried to get my video camera ready and caught her third roll on film.

Luke 4 1/2

When I was talking with Erin about needing to write this post we both went into shock that we are 6 months from having a 5 year old.  You would think after being parents for almost 5 years we would have this parenting thing figured out :)  Luke is a special little man that has such a bright smile.  He is growing up so fast and changing more into a little boy.

• No official height and weight, but his pants are getting shorter on him and is a skinny little boy.  Still very solid but losing more of the toddler chubbiness.
• He wears both 4T and 5T in clothing
• Luke is loving preschool.  We always like to hear the stories he has from school and enjoy asking him questions about his morning.  He gets so excited to go see his teacher.
• He has a great imagination!  He plays pretend with things all the time and Erin and I are always getting in trouble for not understanding what is going on when we play with him.
• Luke is very structured in his play.  He really likes to re-enact things from shows or movies.  He will use quotes while he plays.  Something he does not get from me; I can't remember a movie quote to save my life.
• Toy wise he is very into dinosaurs, planes, ninja turtles and dragons right now.
• Lawson and Luke play together all the time.  Luke still knows how to manipulate things/Lawson to do what he wants.  Lawson has started to put up a little more of a fight though which has made things interesting in our house.
• Luke has become very interested in coloring, drawing, and writing his name.  School has made us more interested in these.
• Luke still loves puzzles or problem solving activities.  He likes to do hidden picture games and trying to figure out how things go together.

• Luke is still very active.  He loves to race and run.
• He has gotten much more competitive and wanting to win.
• He has gotten a lot better at his bike (still using training wheels).
• The boys both LOVE to play tackle and wrestle with Erin.  It wears me out just watching.
• Luke is not real interested when we try to do much of an organized sport yet, but will jump in every now and then.  
• He likes to play on the play house, swing, and climb trees outside.

Luke is still my Mr. Sensitive.  He is such a sweet little guy.  I'm not sure it will ever get old when he tells me I'm his best Mom ever.  I know I'm his only Mom, but it still makes me smile every time.  He is  a great big brother and always protecting both Lawson and Laney.  He likes to tell us what Laney is thinking by talking in a baby voice and telling us what she wants.  He is a huge help to me as well.  He is always getting us stuff or helping pick things up.  It is nice that he has gotten more independent getting himself ready/dressed.

Luke is such a precious little boy.  I would love to keep him little forever, but we are excited to see how he will continue to grow and change.