Tuesdays with Jacob: 13 Weeks Old

Little man turned 3 months old this week!

We went out to brunch to celebrate! We went to an Indian/American fusion place near our house. Daddy tried some spicy Indian breakfast, but Mommy stuck to her old favorites.

You've been waking up so happy in the mornings!

You are really starting to grab on to things. You like to pull mommy's hair, and put your toys in your mouth!

We got you a mirror this week to look at while you do tummy time. Mommy thinks it looks like a fun house mirror, but you love to look at yourself!

You are 'talking' so much more now!

Friday we took you out for happy hour with some of mommy's friends at Duffy's. You got to meet Morgan who is only 5 days older than you!!

You were entranced by all the lights and t.v.s 

After happy hour we browsed around T.J. Maxx and Homegoods. They had their halloween stuff out already so we picked up a few things for you :) Then we stopped into coldstone for mommy's favorite - oreo shakes.

Saturday we met Daddy downtown on his break for lunch. You were asleep when we got there but once you woke up you were so happy laughing and smiling at the waitresses and 'talking' to us.

You love Facetime with Grandma ;)

Sweet Boy :)

Here's to three amazing months!!

Monthly Favorites: 3 Months Old

Jacob is 3 months old!!

This means the fourth trimester is over right?? Jacob is absolutely still loving  all of his one and two month favorites, but here are 6 more favorites now that he is a month older! 

1. Sir Pracelot: This is a stroller toy from Lamaze. It has a ring to clip onto the car seat handle and Jacob loves staring up at him when we are riding in the car, or going for a walk. His body is made from different fabrics and textures for visual interest. Jacob loves grabbing at the rings on his tail. 

2. Snuza Hero: Jacob just started sleeping through the night and it makes momma a little panicky. The Hero is a small clip that goes on Jacobs diaper. Once it's turned on it detects even very small movement like breathing. If Jacob goes too long without breathing, it vibrates to startle him and hopefully get him breathing again. If that doesn't work, an alarm sounds to let us know. We plan on using the Angelcare monitor once he's transitioned to his crib, but it can't be used in his bassinet or rock and play so this is a great solution for now. Daddy calls it Jacob's beeper. 

3. Hillsong United: Not exactly a baby product, but Jacob loves their worship music. When he's having a hard time settling down at night, one last nursing session or bottle snack along with their music calms him right down. 

4. Ceiling Fan: Again, not a baby product, but it's Jacob's favorite thing. Ever. 

5. Carter's Zip-up sleepers: God bless whoever decided to put a zipper on pjs instead of all those snaps. It makes diaper changes a million and one times easier, especially for that first diaper change early in the morning when I'm still half asleep and he's screaming for food because "Hello! It's been 7-8 whole hours since I last ate!"

6. Fisher Price Animal Krackers Rinsin' Tub: Jacob outgrew his baby bath sponge so we transitioned to his big boy bath tub this month. The sling cradles him just right and I don't have to worry about his head not being supported. He likes to hold the red crab toy while I wash him and the cup thing works great for rinsing him off. The plug at the bottom is great because I can let the water drain out while I"m drying him off and focus on dressing him and rocking him and not have our bedtime routine interrupted because I have to go back in and dump it out. 

Previous Monthly Favorites:

1 Month Favorites
2 Month Favorites

10 on the 10th: September Edition

Here are ten wonderful things about Jacob at 3 months old! 

1. You love your lovey. Love to grab it, wave it around, and try to eat it. 

2. You can roll over front to back! 

3. You are obsessed with your hands! 

4. You love to go for walks in your stroller.

5. You are awesome at holding up your head during tummy time. 

6. You went swimming in our pool for the first time!

7. You love watching the fan! 

8. You sleep for about 9-10 hours a night, waking up once around 5 or 6am to eat. 

9. You finally made your first trip to church.

10. You've been on your first airplane ride! 

We love you so much!!!