3 Months

Emerson was not overly cooperative for her 3 month photos. She is normally so happy and smiley, but some days she just isn't feeling it. This was one of those days.

 She is still fairly weak and can hold her head up for a bit, but tires easily. I blame this on the fact that she sleeps all the time! We are starting to see a routine and more awake times. Now if only we could put the girl down for some tummy time maybe she would gain some strength and start enjoying it.

She has not rolled over but is starting to think about it. She throws her legs over to the side when on her back, but always gets stuck on her arm. On her tummy, she buries her face into the ground and pretty much refuses to do more than a minute of tummy time.

Emerson is currently wearing size 1 diapers (we're moving up to size 2 after we finish this box). wears some 0-3 month clothing, 3 month clothing and occasional 3-6 months.

Reegan and Gavin love her! They talk to her, play with her and argue over who gets to hold her. Emerson loves them just the same, she smiles at them and will watch them play. I know all 3 of them are excited for the time when all of them can sit together, talk and play.

Emerson has started to play with her tongue which has resulted in a lot of smiles with the tongue sticking out and a lot more drool. She has also found her voice and coos a lot, more than I remember the other kids doing. I think she just wants to be heard with all the loudness at our house.

Sister has got rolls! She obviously is packing on the pounds but this surprises me because she rarely ever fusses for food. I am usually the one to remind her its time to eat. She only eats maybe 6 times a day.

A typical day:

Wakes up for the day between 7:30 and 8:30, eats. Is awake for 60-90 minutes before going back to sleep for her morning nap. While awake she does some time on her playmat, sits with Reegan and Gavin, will sit in her swing while I make breakfast, and talks to us while smiling. She sleeps off and on all morning. I will feed her some point, usually around 10:30 or 11. From 12-1, she is awake again for more "play time". At 1, I will swaddle her and nurse her again and she sleeps until close to 5. She feeds again and is awake for most of the evening. She will usually have a little cat nap around 7, but is ready to be swaddled and go to bed around 8-8:30. Most nights she wakes up to eat any where from 5-6:30 but then goes back to sleep until the big kids start waking up and she is ready for the day.

I cannot imagine there being a better behaved baby. She is so sweet, smiley and doesn't whine/cry about anything. She is absolutely perfect for our family!