Lucas :: Weeks 9-13

Photo Dump :: 3 months

Lucas :: 3 Months

Lucas Neal
THREE MONTHS

written Friday, March 14th.

What an awesome 3 months this has been.  Your dad said to me this week (and he'd probably be embarrassed that I'm writing this for the world to see ;)...) "This might be sappy, but this is the first time in a long time where I feel really, truly happy."  You better believe my heart melted right then, and of course I feel the same way. I want nothing more than to see you and your dad happy.  Watching him fall in love with you more and more each day is the most amazing gift.  You are one loved little man!

I started back to work last week, and beyond a few tears shed the night before I left (on my end, that is), it has gone really well.  You are loving hanging out with cousin Laura.  She takes you to play dates, lunch dates and plays with you all day long.  I know you go on lots of walks, too!  I miss you every day while I'm at work, but you better believe I'm thinking about you all day long.  I have shown you off to all my students and colleagues.  It's been a smooth transition, and for that I am grateful.  Also, SPRING BREAK this week! holla.

saying "ooooo!!!"

Daily Routine:

Each week it changes, but is usually consistent for a bit.  Right now, you wake up for the day about 5am.  That might seem early (and um, yes, it is) but it's actually working really well for us.  You eat, then play with dad while I get ready for work.  I'm off to work by 6:30am.  You play with dad for a bit before taking a nap.  Laura gets here about 8am and dad heads off to work.  You wake up around then to eat again.  You usually take two good naps for her, one in the morning, one in the afternoon.  I get home about 3:45 and get some play time before you take a short nap (usually on my chest because I love it).  When your dad gets home we take you on a walk, then you eat around 6:45.  You get a bath and a book and are usually asleep by 7:30.  And for the record, your dad and I are asleep by 8:30.  You usually wake up around 12:30pm to eat, but go back to bed pretty easily.

Weight: Hm... we'll have to weigh you soon, but I'm guessing 15lbs ish.

Length:  ?

Diaper Size: Size 3 starting today. Say what?!

Clothes Size: 3-6 months mostly, but they're getting a little snug.

Hair Color: Still guessing dirty blonde.

Eye color: More blue each day.

Health:

So much better this month!! You recovered from your virus after about 2 weeks.  You still have a little stuffiness now and then, but it doesn't bother you one bit.  So glad to have you back to your happy self!

Eating:

You eat about 4-5 ounces each time you eat, which is anywhere between 6-8 times each day.

Milestones:

Tummy time is becoming more tolerable, but still is just so boring.  You look around and follow us around the room.  You can SCREEECH and love to hear yourself talk. The fist is always in your mouth, but you also bring toys and blankies to your mouth all the time.  You rolled from your back to your tummy on Sunday, March 9th, but haven't done it again since.

Your favorite toy: 

Grandma and Grandpa gave you a new rattle that you love.  You also love to play with the Oball Rattle and Sophie the giraffe. You are quickly growing out of the momaroo and Rock 'n Play.  I'll be looking for an exersaucer soon!

Firsts:

-rolling over from back to tummy
-giggles

Learning about you and watching you grow has been the best of the best.  Love you to pieces, Lucas-son. 

-m