Three Months

Jack turned three months old on Saturday and it's been an exciting month of growth and changes. I am guessing he is getting close to 16lbs and he's completely in 6 month clothes now. His car seat feels like it's getting heavier everyday.  Just look at the pictures to see his chubby cheeks and big belly!

He loves his gym mat - particularly the mirror

I prayed a lot for Jack while I was pregnant, and one of my most repeated prayers was that our baby would be joyful.  I think that my prayer was answered.  He smiles at anyone that takes the time to look at him and grins each time we walk into the room.  He knows our faces and voices and follows us with his eyes as we walk around.   I continue to pray that this joy permeates his life and that it will bring happiness to the people around him.

Tummy Time

Thank you Uncle Karl and Aunt Erika for the fun t-shirt shown below!  The caption reads "My turn" and shows an elephant sitting on a swing while a mouse stands by watching.  Honestly, I don't get it.  When I opened the gift I thought I missed the joke.  They also gave Jack a t-shirt that shows a happy cloud with a rainbow mustache riding a bicycle.  Huh?  Am I just not cool enough to understand the humor?  Well, the great thing about friends like Karl and Erika is that they will keep Jack cool even when his parents are completely clueless.  Karl has a clever sense of humor that keeps you on your toes and Erika has been a kind friend and wonderful aunt to Jack. We love the Dollards!  Check out this website for other unique t-shirts for kids and adults!  

2.12.11

For my own records:  Jack is now sleeping without a swaddle.  I knew we had to take it away at some point so we went cold turkey on Friday night.  He slept soundly and didn't move around the bed as he had been doing when bundled tightly all night.  I think he must have been trying to escape!

Jack is holding tightly to anything that comes close to his hands -- my hair seems to be a favorite.  I have been covering him a fleece blanket while he naps during the day.  He is learning that this blanket signals bedtime and quickly quiets down as soon as it is in his hand.  I hope this helps him to sleep well when he's not his own crib.  Grandparents, this was for you.  I know you are dying to have an overnight visitor and this is step one to getting him to be a great sleeper anywhere!