3 Months Already?

It kind of hurts this mommy's heart that I am already posting 3 month pictures. Things are just moving way to fast. He is getting so big and I just want to slow down and savor every precious second.                                                                                           This month was full of sweet moments. Jesse had his first Father's Day. I can't even tell you how special it is to see how much Elijah loves his daddy and how much his daddy loves him. It will be even more special to share with Jesse in teaching Elijah how much more his Heavenly Father loves him. 

As you can see, we are still working on this friendship. Sookie loves the time when Elijah goes to bed because she gets all of the attention but I do think she's getting a little more fond of this kid. She is also very fond of his toys and will sneak up and steal them away when he is asleep. To her credit, many of his toys look just like hers.

My little sleeping champ has continued to enjoy 11 hour nights and most mornings has to be woken up. He is going to sleep much easier and I am so thankful to God for each blissful night sleep he gets.

I am still not great at helping him with naps and they change every day. Most days he takes short 20 minute naps in between feedings and wakes up very happy and ready to play. Some days he takes one longer nap in the afternoon. I am just so content with our full night sleeps I haven't worried about nap training. That will come eventually. He still naps in his swing as well and all attempts to nap in the crib have been rather unpleasant.

This is one of the many new faces he makes. He sticks his lip out before a meltdown and while very pitiful, I can't help but crack up every time. Usually there is some laughing from him in between the tears so I know he is just fine. 

3 months old and such an incredible person already. There's so much about being a mom that I didn't expect. No one tells you about how much lint can get between those tiny toes. No one warns you about the gross world of neck fat or that baths without a fountain of pee are almost impossible. No one can describe what it feels like when your baby snuggles into your chest just a little deeper and falls asleep or the sweetness of those first smiles in the morning. The things I used to worry about seem so small compared to the worries I carry now. I wonder what Jesse and I ever did before this tiny creature came into our lives. What did we talk about before poopy diapers and tummy time?

This is my son. My treasured love. My giggly sweet ball of joy. My adventurous inquisitive companion who was woven and spun by the creator of all things. 

My Elijah. 

Happy 3 months sweet boy!