Jack - month 3

Our little Jack. Wow this is an exciting journey. 

He makes motherhood such a pleasant and fun experience. I told someone this month that being a mom is like a huge shot of adrenalin. I never knew that the feeling of being a mom to a little guy could bring such wonderful emotions, feelings, and joyful moments. No, its not bliss every moment of every day...but I miss him so much when I don't see him for more than a few hours. Having a child makes love seem so much richer and deeper. I want to love him so much. I want to love my husband so much. I want to love my family so much. I want to love my friends so much. Children really do bring joy! It's also crazy how excited I am for people who are pregnant or planning to have kids... they are in for the best days of their life. :) You really do think that you have a pretty great life, but then kids come along. I think one of the best things about being a parent I have learned is how petty and stupid all of the "BIG" things I use to worry about were.  I don't want to even think about those stressers/drama anymore...all I want is health, strength, and wisdom for my family. Gosh - this half empty girl has turned into a sap! :)

Christopher and I have tried really hard to make the most of every day with him. I have probably over did it with posting pictures almost every day to social media...but I cant help it. There are so many friends and family who I want to share him with every day and I am not able to except through photos. Its the fastest and simplest way to share him with others...without taking mommy and Jack time away from him. :)

So enough sop about me and motherhood... onto the news about Jack!

He went to the zoo for the 1st time

• Highlight of the month - on his 10th week birthday - he started sleeping 9 or more hours through the night. We haven't looked back people. Its a beautiful thing!
• He is in his own bed in his own room.
• He is still in swaddles...I don't think we are ever going to give those sleep sacks up. AMAZING!
• He is still in 0-3 month clothes and size 1 shoes.
• We have moved up to size 2 diapers on his 11th week of life! :)
• His smile is AWESOME! "Smiling is his favorite..." (ELF quote!) :)
• He loves to talk to people. His cooing and ahhhing just make me melt.
• He is getting to be quite the porker...I love the rolls, dimples, and creases on his elbows, wrists, thighs, and ankles. So sweet!
• His favorite hobby is peeing in the tub water. Good news is...we are done with peeing on people while changing his diaper...thank the Lord.
• He is still able to fit in the bassinet part of the stroller. Not to much longer and we are going to have to pull out the big boy attachment to the stroller!
• In his 12th week we have seen some major head holding skills. 
• The only thing he really doesn't like I have picked up on...is tummy time. He is even happy on his tummy but you can tell he is frustrated with it. 
• Crying - the kid hardly ever cries. Its awesome. If he is crying...mommy is a wreck (ask Christopher) because something is seriously the matter. He cried during a nap the other afternoon and it just tore me up because he is such a good sleeper and I had no idea why he was crying. 5 minutes into his crying he was back to sleep. I am thankful for a husband who normalizes the few moments where Jack cries (Babies cry...what a concept)! :)
• He goes through about 8 diapers a day as opposed to 10-12 the first 2 months.
• His schedule right now 
• 7:00 wake up and eat and play for 1.5 hours
• 8:30 nap
• 10:00 wake up and eat and play for 1.5 hours
• 11:30 nap
• 1:00 wake up and eat and play for 1.5 hours
• 2:30 nap
• 4:00 wake up and eat and play for 1.5 hours
• 5:30 nap (this nap we are about to lose because he is just restless and awake in his crib for most of this nap :)
• 7:00 wake up and eat and play for 1.5 hours
• 8:30 down for the night
• 9:45 - mommy goes in and wakes him and gives him a "dream feed" so he sleeps till 7am. Its working wonders!

Until next month!