I am falling behind with my blog...WOW!!
Dear Madalin,
You are three months old and growing every week. Your Dad and I continue to think you change every week! We love it that you are growing so well but at the same time it seems like we blink and you are changing!
You are also starting to make a lot of noise. Sometimes we can hear you from across the house. You have your moments of loud coos and ahhs. You are starting to like tummy time a little bit better, but you seem to drool quite a bit during tummy time. I usually have to wash the blanket or tummy time pillow daily. Speaking of wash...Momma is always doing wash. It seems a though the wash machine or dryer is going everyday and most of the time it is your clothes.
We have officially transitioned to size 1 diapers. Last month they seemed a bit large but you are growing into them well. You haven't had as many "blow-outs" since we started putting you in size 1 diapers. You are wearing size 0-3 or 3 months. Some of your 0-3 sleepers are coming to an end because you are getting so tall. Your feet are going to break out of them within the next few weeks. You are getting so long. Some of your 3 month clothes are a little big but I am afraid they will start fitting well in the next few weeks.
You are drinking around 4oz every 2.5 to 3 hours. There are days when you don't like eating as well as days were it seems you can't get enough to eat. You especially like to eat every 1.5 to 2 hours in the evening before going to bed. Momma is ok with that because you sleep well at night. You still go to sleep around 9:00pm. I have tried to move it up to 8:30 but it seems as though that throws you off and you wake up 2-3 times during the night. Momma has learned to stick with 9:00pm bedtime with an early evening nap.
You still enjoy being swaddled every night for bed time. You continue to sleep very well. You wake up one time a night or sometimes you even let momma sleep through the night. Momma still wakes up 2-3 times a night to check on you. Momma is learning to trust that you are ok and God is watching over you. It is hard for momma to let go!
The beginning of September we went on a little road trip to Brainard MN. Every year your daddy's mom's side gets together over Labor Day for a family reunion. Everyone was so excited to see you! You did great traveling! You slept most of the time and we stopped twice for you to eat. At the lake we did a lot of walking around and looking at nature. You were able to watch a lot of little kids play in the sand and make pretty sand castles. We also went golfing. You got to ride a long in the cart and watch daddy play like a pro :)!
You had a baby shower in September as well. We took a trip to Sioux Falls and you got to see your favorite bestie...Auntie Danielle's house. Auntie Danielle spoils you and loves you completely! She put together the cutest little shower for momma and you. There was sparkles everywhere just like a princess. You also got a yummy cookie with lots of frosting. Momma ate way to much of it :) You received many wonderful gifts from lots of Momma's friends. You got a ton of clothes which mommy loved! All my friends have good taste so you will be dressed to the "nines" this coming winter/spring!
You got to spend a lot of time with Nanna the month of September. Momma had a few weekends where she needed to attend events for momma's friends. Momma's friend Kari got married the beginning of September. Nanna took care of you in the afternoon and into the evening. Nanna and Papa brought you back home that night and daddy tucked you in for bed. Momma was very sad that she wasn't able to put you to bed. Momma treasures the time we have when she gets you ready for bed and rocks you to sleep. The last weekend of September you spent the whole day with Nanna. Momma dropped you off at 7:15am and got back home around 8:00pm. That was a LONG day away from you...Momma really missed you!
The last weeks of September were the end of all day with Momma. October 1st is when momma is going back to work. The positive in all of this is that Momma is only working half days. In the mornings you are going to be going to Donna Keizer. She has an in home daycare. She has taken care of children for 30+ years. She will do a great job at taking care of you for the morning hours. Momma is planning on dropping you off at 7:20am and picking you up around 12:15/12:30pm. The last two weeks of September, Momma and you have been having lots of cuddle time in the mornings and afternoons. I have been trying to lay your down for your naps in the morning so that daycare won't be so hard on you. In the afternoon thought, you are all momma's! You take your afternoon nap in my arms and I wouldn't trade that time for anything! I love our cuddle/snuggle time together. Also, you sleep a lot better when you are in my arms...so why not take your afternoon nap with momma!
Things you
love: Play yard (especially mr. owl), Momma Owl and baby Owl, Baby Owl book -- "Who's Hiding", lullaby music, bath time, stroller rides, and Polly your car seat
doll.
Things you don't like: Being in your car seat for
a long time unless you are sleeping, laying down for long
periods of time while awake (you love to be held & by the action)
We
love you so much!
Your Momma
September 29 -- 3 Months Old (Disclaimer...you just woke up)
When Iowa Hawkeyes played Iowa State...Hawkeyes let IA State get a touchdown! We were SAD!
Thanks to Uncle Todd...I am the cutest Hawkeye cheerleader!
