3 months old!

Pearce, you are 3 months old today!  You are just the sweetest, happiest baby!  

*You wear a size 2 diaper now.

*You are wearing mostly size 3 month clothes.

*You take 5-6 ounces of Similac Formula every 3-4 hours.

*You have started spitting up more, so I have to be careful with how active you are right after feeding you.  Sometimes you want to burp, but you can't and it makes you upset....then you spit up and you feel better!  I hope this gets better soon!

*You are going on your first airplane ride tomorrow to go to Arkansas.  Mommy is a little nervous about this, but I think you'll do great!

*You still sleep great!

*You started getting out of your swaddle blanket, so Mommy got you something new.  It's called the Magic Sleepsuit and so far you love it (see the picture below)!

*You smile all the time.  I think you are on the verge of laughing...especially at daddy!

Pearce, these past 3 months have been so much fun!  I love you more and more each day.  I am so proud to be your mommy.  I love looking at you and talking to you because I know you know who I am.  I love soothing you and rocking you to sleep.  I love that I can make you feel better if you are sad.  I love it when you smile at me for no reason at all.  I. LOVE. YOU!!!! 

So, this is the sleepsuit. Pearce has been getting out of his swaddle, so I decided to try this.  I saw it on another girl's blog. the idea behind it is that the baby can still move his arms and legs, but the movements are muffled which means he doesn't startle himself with his movements and wake himself up.  The first night we tried it, he slept uninterrupted until 9!  This morning he slept until 8.  I think it just makes him feel snug and secure, but not restricted like with swaddling.  I was worried about him getting hot since the outer layer is fleece, but he did not sweat one bit!  It really is pretty amazing!  He looks so funny in it!  

Visiting my classroom and a picnic at the park.

Today, I took Pearce to see my kids at school.  They have seen pictures of Pearce, but they had not seen him in person.  He is 3 months old today, so it was time!  He was in such a good mood (of course!).  The kids were soooo excited to see us!  I didn't let any of them touch him, but I went around to their desks and they got to look at him and talk to him.  Pearce just smiled and smiled :)  Then they all got in a big circle and I laid Pearce down on a blanket and he just kicked and smiled and cooed away!!  They all thought he was the cutest thing ever and I was a proud mommy!  I got to see a lot of my friends at school and they just loved holding Pearce.  I do miss seeing my friends daily, but I am so thankful I get to stay home with my little guy, I just would not trade this experience for anything!

This is Jennifer Shropshire who is my sub.  I had two of her kids in first grade and I just love her!  

Thanks for the rabbit ears, George! 

Yesterday, it was my turn to host my mom's group.  I was a little nervous just because I am new to the group and I wanted everyone to have a good time!  We usually meet at someone's house and just talk while the babies play on the floor.  I thought it might be fun to do something different...which made me even more nervous!  There's a cute park right in the neighborhood.  So, I emailed the girls and asked if they would be up for strolling to the park and having a picnic!  They all loved the idea.  So, Chris made some good dips, I got cookies from the store and bottled waters and everyone brought their own sandwich.  It was a great turnout!  A few moms met us at the park because their babies were still napping.  It was so funny seeing all of these mommies and strollers walking down the street to the park.  We found this great shady area and spread out our blankets and just had fun watching the babies, eating our lunch, and talking.  I just love this group of girls.  They have been so welcoming to Pearce and I!  One girl even said Pearce was the best dressed baby of the group...ha!!  All together, there were 12 moms and babies and they all said this was a great idea...so it was a success!!

Enjoying the beautiful day with our babies!

My little guy.  Notice his little sneakers :)