Jack David - 3 Months

As expected, this was another busy month for all of us.  Jack has changed so much in the last couple of weeks.  He no longer has the newborn look and is becoming more of a little person everyday.  There have been so many milestones this month and I am so so glad that I have been able to see them.  I feel like I missed things with the girls because they were in daycare.  I seriously don't know how I was able to leave them so young. (8 weeks for Kaitlyn and 12 weeks for Madi)  There are days when I question why I run a home daycare.  Just one look at his sweet face and I have my answer.

Weight: About 12.5 pounds

Length: ??

Sleeping: He started sleeping through the night at the end of August.  Though, last week he was up once or twice every night.  I'm hoping that was just a fluke and that things will go back to normal soon.  Bedtime is anywhere between 9:30 p.m and 11:00 p.m.  He usually wakes up around 7 a.m, eats and then goes back to sleep for a couple more hours.  

Eating:  Still exclusively breastfed and nursing on demand.  In the morning and evening he nurses every 2 hours.  He usually takes a pretty long nap in the middle of the day so he goes a little longer.  

Clothing:  0-3 months, though I'm not sure how much longer his sleepers will fit.  About half of them are a little snug.

Diapers: He could definitely move up a size, but I'm cheap and I want to try to use up all of the size 1 diapers first.

Milestones: Sleeping through the night, rolling to his left side (He could roll over if he could just get his left arm out of the way.), laughing (not quite a giggle yet), playing with his hands, grabbing onto nearby objects, holding his head up for at least 30 seconds, lots of smiling and "talking", and his first road trip to Oklahoma.

Eyes: Brown

Hair:  Most of his newborn hair is gone, except in the back.  I can't quite tell the color of his new hair.  Most days it looks brown, but occasionally it looks blonde.  I guess will find out soon.

Likes: Being held, being talked to, Mommy, swinging, being naked, baths

Dislikes: Being hungry, wet clothes, tummy troubles, spitting up, pacifies (I've given up trying)

The Parents: We're doing better.  We still have lots of projects that are keeping us busy (and tired) and we haven't quite established the routine that we need.  Hopefully, this month that it happens.

Mama: I've lost almost all of my baby weight, but most of my pants still aren't fitting like the once did.  It's definitely time to start working out again.  If only I had time. Ha!  I keep telling myself that I'll be able to once I get caught up on all of my new house projects.  Also, I'm surprised that I'm not bald with all the hair that I've been losing.  Postpartum hair loss is in full force.  Seriously, how long does this last?  

The Sisters:  As obsessed as ever!!  They are constantly checking on Jack and hate it when he cries.  We still see a bit of jealousy every now and then, but I think they're used to him being here now.

1st visit to Great Grandma Bogle's house

Madi is Four!

Okay, so I realize that I am a month late with this update.  But late is better than never and I don't want you to think that I forgot about you.  You are impossible to forget and you make sure of it.   Life has just be a little crazy these last few weeks.

Madi, 
You are truly one of a kind.  You might appear shy at first, but that quickly changes once you have warmed up.  You are not one to just blend in and it's very rare to see you following the crowd. You are a definite leader and I love this about you. 

You still have a vivid imagination and can make almost everything fun.  I love watching you build scenes your with Barbies, Calico Critters, cars, or Frozen toys and listening to your pretend conversations.  You love being outside, whether it be in your Barbie Jeep (you are always the driver), riding your bike, or swinging in the backyard.  You also love to sing and dance.  You frequently ask me to turn on the Christmas music so you can show off your skills.

You are the sweetest little girl when you want to be, but can also be very headstrong.  You know what you want and it can be very difficult to change your mind.  These last couple months have been a trying time for you.  So much has changed that you have had no control over.  I am glad that all of our major changes are over for now and that we can establish our new normal.  

During these three months, you have become an awesome big sister (and little sister).  You constantly trying to take care of Jack (sometimes a little too much).  If he's crying, you are right there trying calm him down.  I'm sure that you will be the best on of friends once he is a little older.  You have a special bond with Kaitlyn (when you aren't fighting) and I'm sure you will with Jack too.

This year your birthday occurred during one of the busiest times of our lives, but we didn't let that stop us from celebrating.  You spent the last two days as a three year old being spoiled by your grandparents.  Then you came home and we celebrated your birthday at home with a cookie cake. 

You had to pretend to blow out your candle since we couldn't find the lighter.

Watching the solar eclipse.   Pretty cool birthday present.

We waited until the following weekend to celebrate with friends and family.  You really wanted to have your party at Mercury Gymnastics (You called it the nastics place.), but it just didn't work out.  Instead, we had our first party at our new house.  

You enjoyed playing on our water slide with friends and family.  Followed by a cook out, a Princess Poppy birthday cake, and presents. 

Happy 4th Birthday, Madelyn Rose!!  You are so loved!