3 Months Old

Miss Molly Jane,
You are 3 months old now... I feel like it was just yesterday that I was still carrying you in my belly, and now you are here with us, developing your own little personality, and accomplishing new skills every day. The first three months were a challenge for the rest of us but we've all figured out how to adapt as a family of four. Jack adores you and shows you in many ways...He's gets concerned when you cry and he gives you toys/blankies/binkys to make you happy...and he's right there with us when we try to get a giggle out of you. I relish in picking out your girly clothes for the day (your clothes are so cute), let's not forget about the matching bow for your hair. And Dad has found a new bond with you as well. He lights up when he's with you - even if for only a moment while he's on his way out the door. And even when you're screaming in his ear while he walks around the house with you...something softens him while he's with you. He talks to you, making you laugh and smile, he practices your 'rolling' and tummy activities with you, and has found a spot in his heart that can only be filled by you. He did all of these things with Jack too, but you're Daddy's little girl. You are wrapped around his finger so tight.

Accomplishments this month... you now add a little laugh in with your smiles. And by the way, your smiles happen every time we make eye contact with you. You also talk all day long - if you're awake, you're babbling. And since Jack likes to talk too, you now babble LOUDLY so that you are heard over your brother's chatter. You play with your toys now too, and talk to them and smile at them as well. You're actually picking things up and bringing them closer... if I put a doll next to you, I'll look over and see that it is now on your lap and you are grasping it tightly. Most importantly... you are sleeping through the night pretty regularly. You go to bed at 8:45 and you wake at 5:45 for a quick snack - then back to sleep until 9:30. To me - that's a full night and I'll take it! You hold your head up by yourself for long stretches of time while sitting in your bumbo seat. When on your belly, you'll prop yourself up on your elbows and play for 10-15 minutes as well. I'm still your favorite person - you'll spot me in a crowd from across the room and once you see me, you'll lock in and not let me out of your sights. My favorite thing now, is that you've learned to entertain yourself (I enjoy the break). It's nice to not have to hold you all day anymore...now I can lay you on a blanket and watch you play by yourself for long stretches of time. I think you like the break from me as well. :)

You are a sweet baby girl and we couldn't be more proud of you and all that you will become. I love you, Molly!