Growing up so fast!

Jackson is about 3 1/2 months old now and learning so many new things! His biggest accomplishment this week was learning to roll over from his back to his tummy. He's doing a lot better about tummy time and doesn't fuss about it as much. He's also starting to reach for toys while he's on his belly.

Every morning he gets up with me and sits in his chair while I get some coffee. Then we usually spend some time playing on the floor or reading books. The look on his face while I read to him is precious - he is just mezmorized by the colorful pages!

Over the last few weeks he's been taking a little bit longer naps and doesn't cry for very long if I put him in his crib. When I'm really struggling to get him to go to bed I just take a nap right alongside him. He loves to cuddle!

3 months old

Jackson turned 3 months old this week. The "little" guy is around 19 or 20 lbs! My arms are getting stronger by the day :)

Last night he went on his first church outing to hear his Nana's singing group perform. The music was wonderful and he was an angel baby. He even spoke up and babbled when the pastor asked the congregation to voice any joys or need for prayers. He was showing off all the new sounds he can make and it was very cute!

Jackson is also gaining a lot of strength in his neck and back (although he still hates tummy time). He loves to be pulled up into a sitting position and also enjoys the view when he's standing up.

Earlier this week we moved Jackson's crib into a separate bedroom so he can have a quieter place to sleep. Sean and I don't have to tip toe around at night anymore too! I keep the monitor next to me at night so I can hear all his grunts, hiccups, and cries. During the day we have the webcam set up so I can check on him while he naps. Such wonderful technology we have!

Love you baby boy,

~ Mommy

12 weeks old

I can't believe my baby Jackson is almost 3 months old! Just in the last week or so he's been developing such a personality and likes and dislikes.

He loves sleeping next to mommy & daddy in the morning. I usually pull him in to bed with us after he's slept in his crib all night and I can usually get a few more hours of sleep that way. When he is ready to get up for the day he just smacks me in the face a few times :)

We found out this week that he loves watching tv. I almost feel guilty letting him watch tv in his swing, but he gets so tickled and just laughs and shouts the whole time. It's very cute!

Jackson is using his hands a little more this week and gets excited when we give him a blanket to chew on. I can put him in one of his swings or baby chairs with a few toys and his blanket and he'll keep himself busy while I get a few things done.

I'm still struggling to get him to take naps during the day. He gets so mad when he gets tired and really fights falling to sleep. He seems to only need 2 or 3 cat naps lasting 30-45 mins if I'm lucky.

Being back home has been great already. Jackson gets to play with his cousin all the time and has been spoiled by his grandparents. He even got to go swimming for the first time and absolutely loved it!

Love you baby boy!

- Mommy