Will sure has come a long way from a tiny, sleepy little newborn.
At 3 months, Will is sidling up to the boobie bar about every 2-1/2 hours.
He's wearing size 2 diapers now. They still look small, but I already miss those teeny tiny newborn diapers. They are the cutest!
He usually takes one long nap and several 30 minute naps during the day.
And he finally enjoys bathtime! Gone are the days I had to frantically & hurriedly soap him up and rinse him off as he became increasingly ticked off.
He's really good about communicating his feelings. And is even cute during temper tantrums.
At night, he'll typically become restless and wake up around 4 a.m. If I'm lucky, he'll nurse and go back to sleep. Last night, I was very lucky. He fell asleep around 9:30 p.m. and didn't wake up to nurse until 4:30 a.m. 7 hours straight is a record for him!
He's a big, BIG fan of being held. However, he's not so much a fan of his bouncy seat anymore. He'll tolerate it for a few minutes, but then tries to hoist himself out of it, bending his legs, and pushing off with his feet.
Pretty much just like this:
Come on, Mommy. Clearly, bouncy seats are only for babies. Not mature 3 month olds with incredible leg strength. I remember when he used to curl up on my chest and not move, even when he was awake. And now he uses my thighs as a springboard.
Sometimes he enjoys his swing. And sometimes he'll even doze off, with all of his adorable chunky rolls snuggled in the seat.
I love when he folds his hands. He looks like such a serious, distinguished baby. All that's missing are a pair of reading glasses perched on the very end of his nose.
He spends time on his play mat on the floor, flailing his limbs about excitedly, and playing with his mobile. He's getting better & better at grabbing.
Tummy time is enjoyed for a little while.
But it can become irritating. After all, it's hard work doing push-ups when you're just 3 months old. He makes the same straining face his mommy makes when she tries to work out. And I think his push-ups might actually be better than any I can do.
There was a time he was unable to focus or have any awareness of my face. And now he gazes, smiles, and talks to me. Oh- and to purple hippos.
"Hi, Hippo. How's your day been? Talk to me."
"You did WHAT??! Giiirrrl, you are CRAZY!"
"You're crazy. But I like you."
All in all, he's a handsome, sweet, chubby, adorable, precious, blue-eyed, strawberry blonde haired, strong, interactive, and loving baby boy. In short, he's perfect.
Three months is that age "they" say things become easier. And I do feel like we've settled into somewhat of a routine now.
Just 3 short months ago, I felt panic at the thought of being alone with three boys. What if someone needed a drink or a meal or a snack while I was nursing Will? Or what if I needed to go to the bathroom while I was holding Will? What if the boys were fighting and I was holding Will? When would I shower? How would I leave the house with 3 kids?
Not that I feel like Supermom now (well, maybe a little bit on the days I clean the kitchen and cook dinner), and not to say I don't still occasionally throw my arms up in frustration or lose patience or cry when I'm exhausted...but I feel like I've come a long way too.
Maybe it's because Will has reached this "easier" age. Maybe it's because I have two awesome older boys who (for the most part) play together wonderfully and help their mommy out (when they want to). Or maybe it's because I have a helpful husband.
But these days, as I hold Will in my left arm and pour drinks for the boys with my right hand,
distribute snacks one handed,
wipe little boys' bottoms while nursing Will,
lay Will down to nap and clean or play with the big boys,
and like today, hold Will while pulling towels out of the dryer with my toes,
a realization has hit me.
Sometime during these last 3 months, life with a baby, and the mothering of three (boys), has become a heck of a lot more manageable. And no longer as intimidating and overwhelming as it seemed at first.
I'm not a perfect mom. Will and I both still have a lot to learn. But so far, so good. And we've both come a long way in 3 months, baby.
2 comments:
I still don't know how you manage it all but you're right- you guys have come a loooong way from those early days.
Oh, and I LOL'd (ha) at those pics of him "talking" to the purple hippo. He's a cutie.
I think you have accomplished so much in 3 months. I will admit I was worried in the beginning. It did seem overwhelming. You're a great Mom.
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