Pursuit of Baby Clayton: 3 Months!!!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

3 Months!!!

My precious Caleb is 3 months old!!! May was a really busy month! What am I saying?? The last three months have been busy and I don't see it slowing down any time soon. Tomorrow will be one week since I started back to work after 12 weeks home with Caleb. The first day was bad, really bad. I held it together when I left, and did ok at work when around my co-workers. It was the quiet times during the day that it hit me. I don't get to see his smiling face all day long. I don't get to hear him "talking" to me when we play. I know that is selfish, and 12 weeks home is way more time that many new parents have. It was tough at times but I would not trade that time we had together for anything. And Caleb knew when I went back to work. The first two days he cried, often. And this is not very common for my easy going little fella. My Aunt is coming to my house and caring for him, which is another blessing. I like being able to come home on my lunch and call home as many times as I want to. And I am pretty sure my Mom likes being able to stop over after work anytime she wants to get her baby love. I also ~~felt~~ feel really guilty for leaving him. And VERY protective and particular. Would she know how he likes his bottle? Would she know that sometimes he just likes to swing and be left alone? That he doesn't really like his pacifier unless he is sleepy, facing the crook of your arm and in a snug hold? That he will tolerate tummy time for a bit but only if it is on his terms? I have relayed all of these things to his sitter, but still felt like no one could care for him like me. I don't know if that makes me crazy or not. But anyway, every day back at work is getting easier and he seems to be transitioning just fine now. So without further ado here are his 3mo stats and a few pictures!

12 lb 9oz 23 inches long

Size 2 diapers

Size 3mo clothes

Eats 3-4 oz ever 2-3 hours

Consistently sleeps from 8:30 – 1:30, then every 2 -3 hours

Several quick naps during the day

Can sit in the bumbo - which he LOVES!

Sits in the exersaucer with a towel cushion

Still enjoys bath time

Laughs, coos, squeals

Drools & blows lots of bubbles

Tolerates the car seat better now that the head support is out (YAY!)

Enjoys tummy time now that he can rest on the back of the nap nappy

Loves his sissy and loves for her to read to him

Still enjoying his swing :)

My sweet precious boy, your personality has really started to shine this month. The thought of your wide grin and twinkling eyes gets me through the work day. I can hardly get home quick enough, in a hurry to hold you close to me. You are such a joy to be around and I’m pretty sure you are loving all the attention you receive everywhere we go. I’m so glad you reward others with a beautiful smile when they speak to you. I know it melts their hearts also. I love how you hear my voice and search the room for me. Makes me feel like the most important person. I love your super messy crazy hair when you wake up. I love when you are drinking your bottle, making eye contact and you stop drinking…..to smile around the bottle at me, even though it makes milk run everywhere. I love how you tuck a small hand in the neck of my shirt when I’m rocking you to sleep. I love how you react when I hold you so that you can stand up on me. You are so excited and so proud of yourself like you are the king of the world. I love that you LOVE songs even when they are coming out of my mouth. There are so many things we look forward to doing with you, watching you learn and grow. We love you baby boy and I give thanks every day that you are my son.