Landon is 3 months old!

It is so fun watching Landon develop and learn new things. We just love interacting with him- making him coo, smile, wiggle, and just recently giggle. It's a little giggle, but it's definitely something! And he squeals too~ it's so incredibly cute. As you can see from the pictures he is a BIG boy. He weighs 15 pounds now, and is about 24 1/2 inches long. Healthy little thing. He's sleeping better with each passing week, and right now on average will stay down for 6-7 hours, feed for 20 minutes, and then go back down for another 3 hours. That's really great since I go back to work next week. :( But enough about that.

Landon is very strong, and he's been grabbing things and playing with his hands for a while. He recently started putting his toys in his mouth. He's rolled over a couple times, but I don't think he's doing it intentionally. He LOVES music and flashing lights. I sing to him often, and I always get a big smile in return. Sometimes he even joins in with his baby talk. Oh yeah, he also can't get enough of... the television! I know, it's horrible! 3 months old and already he gets sucked into the boob tube. And what's his favorite thing to watch you ask? What other than FOOTBALL! I'm not even kidding.

The boys watching a football game.

I'll leave you with a little clip I took this morning. I get to wake up to this each day. Sorry about the poor quality of the video, but you get the point!

Thankfulness

There are so many things for me to be thankful for. Even though things with my job and our home have been challenging these past couple weeks, in the end I have so much. I'm thankful for the wonderful family that although we don't get to see much we talk to often. I'm thankful that although stressful at times, PJ and I have jobs and are making money in this rough economy. I'm thankful for our comfortable home in a neighborhood where we feel safe. I'm thankful for our wonderful doggy who loves us unconditionally. And most of all, I'm thankful for the beautiful, happy, healthy little boy that is the light of my life.

Sleepy head!

What are you thankful for?

Landon is 2 months old!

On August 30th our baby turned 2 months old. It's amazing how quickly babies grow and change. He is much more alert these days- smiling in response to us (which is just the best thing in the world), making the most adorable little sounds, enjoying music and listening to new/different sounds, loves looking at and studying faces, is getting into a better sleep pattern, and is continuing to pack on the pounds. We may have a little football player on our hands...

Yesterday we had our 2 month check up. Landon is doing great!

Weight: 13 lbs. 5 oz.

Length: 22 1/2 inches

Sleep: 4-6 hours (lately closer to 6 hours :))

We've been keeping busy. I've been taking Landon to a Mother Baby T.E.A. class. It's more for me; a bunch of moms getting together to discuss questions/concerns with a couple nurses. I really enjoyed it. However, now that Landon is too old for that class we'll be going to a Moms Meeting Moms class for the next couple weeks until I have to go to work. That day is approaching much too quickly.

This weekend we're taking our first road trip (yikes!) to Coral Springs to visit my family. Landon loves car rides, so I'm really not worried about him. I just hope we remember to bring everything we need! We're also going to take him to the beach for the first time. It'll be a very short trip, since he's so young and his skin is so sensitive, but he'll get to see the beach none the less. And don't worry (Mom), he'll be well protected from the sun. The first of MANY visits to the shore :)

I've been feeling great! I'm getting a little bit more sleep, which is AMAZING, and I'm back at the gym. I recently got my hair cut and a pedicure. Not usually a big deal, but when you've been couped up for weeks and weeks, these little things are so enjoyable!

Strengthening his little muscles during tummy time!

Kingston- such a good big brother :)