Elijah | Three Months Old

Things have been a little crazy around our house lately. Last week, I went back to work after a 12 week maternity leave. On top of this new transition, 3 out of 4 of us had the stomach bug. It was miserable. Thankfully, Elijah did not have it, and hopefully will not get it (fingers crossed).

Anyways, our little man turned 3 months old last Wednesday, and I never got around to giving an update on how he is growing, so better late than never, right? :)

• As of his two month well visit, he weighed 12 lbs and... a few ounces... (Mom brain... can't remember! Ha!). He's a little chunkster! That is for sure!
• He is such a smiley baby! He has really started to make eye contact with us and has the BIGGEST grin when he does! My heart absolutely melts every time!
• He has started to "coo" at us when we talk to him. It is the sweetest! I cherish each precious milestone and love it even more when I catch it on video!
• He has started to use his hands a lot more. When he is under his baby play gym, he tries his hardest to grab the toys. If he does get one, he gets frustrated because he can't bring the toy to his face. It is really funny to watch! 
• Last night we put him in his Bumbo seat with some toys on the tray, and he actually grabbed the toys off the tray to put in his mouth. His coordination is still a little off, so he kept getting frustrated when his aim was bad. Again, really funny to watch!
• Tummy time continues to be a hit and miss, but mostly hate! 
• We are having a hard time transitioning him from his bassinet to the crib. He does not like to lay flat on his back, so we are still learning what will work best for him (and us)!
• He has started to sleep completely through the night, and doesn't wake up until around 7-8 in the morning. He is getting better at napping as long as he is in his bassinet, car seat, or a bouncy seat. Otherwise, you might as well forget nap time!

He is such a sweet-spirited baby. He is always so happy (unless he is hungry, haha!) I am so thankful God chose me to be his Mommy!

Happy Fall! :)

Julia | 2 Years Old

It's hard to believe that my firstborn is two years old today. It seems like just yesterday we brought her home for the first time. It has been fun to watch her learn and grow over the past two years ago, and I pray the Lord will bless us with many more years to come as we watch her develop into a beautiful, little girl who loves Jesus! (It excites me to hear her say the name, "Jesus." It may come out "Jesse," but it's close enough for me! Haha.)

Happy Birthday, Julia Bug! Mommy, Daddy, & Elijah love you more than you will ever know.

Elijah | Two Months Old

Where has the time gone? It's hard to believe that our sweet baby boy is two months old as of yesterday! Has it really been two months since we met him for the first time? It goes by so fast, and I am loving every minute of it! Even the moments when I feel exhausted, emotional, and wondering how I even made it through the day. Being a Mommy is one of the greatest blessings from the Lord!

Updates on our little guy:

• As of his one month well visit, he weighed 9 lbs 11 ozs. I'm pretty sure he weighs anywhere from 10-12 lbs now! His little cheeks probably weigh the most! :) 
• He continues to grow stronger with each day. He loves to sit up - not on his own, but with our help. He loves his bumbo seat that keeps him in the upright position. He is really getting good at holding his head up when you have him on your shoulder.
• Tummy time is still a hit and miss. He mostly hates it, but every now and then, he surprises me and loves it. 
• He does not like to lay flat on his back! He simply won't have it, so transitioning him from the bassinet to the crib has been nearly impossible. I know we will get there one day, but it is a constant reminder that my first child was not your typical baby. Haha.
• He is not much of a sleeper. It takes work to make this baby fall asleep! Fill the tummy to the max, then rock, rock, rock! 
• He has started smiling and cooing just last week! It melts my heart every time I see that sweet, sweet smile! He smiles most when I give him some sugars... which, of course, melts my heart even more!