Henry is Three Months!

Three months ago this little guy stole our hearts! Even though it's only been a short time, he's adjusted so seamlessly well that it feels like he's been here all along!

I know I say this every month, but truly, I'm not sure how we lived life without this little guy! I look at him in amazement, mesmerized by his sweetness, and it almost feels surreal, like it's a dream and I'll wake up any minute. If it is a dream, please stay asleep!!

Most people that I've talked to or read their blog have pregnancy in the distant past, but I remember it like yesterday. One of the few things my mommy brain remembers so well! Although, I did find myself, for the first time, missing being pregnant. Well, not the pregnancy, but being so close to my baby boy. I loved feeling his movements, his hiccups, his tiny kicks back when I'd tap my belly. I would've grown him in there til college if I could've. But not really! Ha! It's much more fun with him out here!

I love love LOVE watching this lil big guy learn new things! This month he's perfecting holding the noggin up. It makes tummy time much more enjoyable for him! He's even started to pull his knees in when he's on his belly.

He's also discovered his hands-he folds them together, like he's praying, and he just stares at them, almost cross eyed. Just take a minute and put your hands close to your eyes, now move your fingers. It's such a small, unthinkable action that seems so small, so insignificant, but to Henry it's discovery!

Now Henry likes to chew on his hands. He's not hungry so I can only deduce that he's teething. We got an amber teething necklace and we're hoping that helps!

I read in my monthly Parents magazine that by 4 months he is supposed it be grasping things. Up until this past month his hands were so tightly fisted that he had white knuckles. He wouldn't even hold our fingers. He wasn't quite showing interest in doing this yet, and I wasn't worried, but it made me aware to encourage him to try. Last week I did, and now he's starting to grasp things. I TAUGHT him this and now he's doing it! I'm a proud momma! :) Just proves that parenting is so hands on! And he catches on quickly!

Henry had his first encounter with his jumper this past week. At first he was unsure, but now he really enjoys it! He is a little too short still so we had top put a pillow under his feet so he can get traction to jump. We call this his office! Momma is his secretary and I hold his calls while he in there! ;)

And the BEST thing he's learned this month is laughing! We love hearing his sweet baby chuckle! His ticklish spots are his chunky thighs and his neck!

Henry loves his momma and daddy equally. He rarely shows signs of preferring one over the other. This makes life easy because I can depend on Matt's help! Lets hope it stays this way!

Daddy and Henry snoozing.

I had a chiropractor appointment this morning and I took the little chunk with me. He got his own lil baby adjustment which consisted of stretches and massage! Lucky him! Plus, he was a BIG hit with the ladies of the office! Such a socialite! ;) Speaking of which, he likes to try to talk to me while he's eating. This makes for longer mealtimes for him. But his precious, almost devious little grins that he flashes me, makes it all worth it!

And last, but most important (ha!)- Henry sleeps really well at night! With the exception of the last couple of days, he's been sleeping until around 5am, when he nurses and sleeps until about 8:30am! Good sleeper=happy momma! :)

As I'm sure you can guess, Henry is doing very well! He's such a JOY and we are loving watching him grow and learn! What more can a momma ask for?! :)

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