Exceedingly…
Abundantly…
Blessed.
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Happy Mother’s Day.
3 Months Old
My little boy is 3 months old!
This has been a month of discovery for our little guy:
His hands… Those things at the end of his arms provide almost endless entertainment! When he was born, my doctor noticed his incredibly strong grip… He has gotten very good at grabbing (and hanging on to) his toys…or tiny handfuls of hair. He still hasn’t quite figured out how his thumb works, but his entire fist seems to be an acceptable substitute.
His tongue… He is constantly chewing on it, moving it around, and sticking it out. Babies are supposed to exercise, and practice using their tongues before they are born. But, he wasn’t able to do that because of his tongue-tie…so, he is making up for lost time! The massive amounts of drool that have accompanied this discovery have also made me wonder if a little tooth was trying to sneak in an early appearance…but so far I haven’t found one.
His voice… My 3 month old is already a talker! Yes, he fits into this family well. 
He loves to practice…trying out different sounds…and volumes. And, I love that he now responds when we talk to him! I don’t know what he is saying, but it sounds very important! Hannah thinks he is a baby-genius, and according to her, he already has quite an impressive vocabulary.
Toys… He still loves to cuddle, but he is beginning to enjoy being put down…if it means he gets to play! Sometimes, he will even protest if I hold him for too long after a feeding. His current favorite toy is a baby gym (it used to be Hannah’s!), with toys that hang down and spin or rattle. He likes to grab them, or bang them together, or kick them…or, all three at once! I am beginning to think that more noise equals more fun!!
Don’t know if I’ve mentioned it recently, but I love this little guy!!
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Saturday Snapshots
Little Boy Blue. What a handsome little guy.
Silly school days…Sometimes phonics makes you kind of crazy.
We’re still playing catch up from our (extra) time off earlier this year. Even with Hannah’s hard work, it looks like we’ll be continuing with school through the summer. (But, the more I think about it, the more I really like that idea!)
Thankfully, she has a great attitude, and has found ways to keep it fun!
I guess we were having a little too much fun… Poor little guy, we interrupted his nap!
I love this girl’s creativity! Isn’t this the cutest bunny you’ve ever seen!? (My favorite is the tail.)
Tummy time! This is one strong little guy.
Just a few of the sweet moments that make up my days…Yes, I really do have the best job in the world.
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Status Report: May
Sitting…at my desk (that’s where the computer is).
Drinking…an afternoon cup of (decaf, dairy-free) coffee… Yes, as a matter of fact, I am wondering why I even bothered.
Reading…well, re-reading Nourishing Traditions. A possible dairy allergy/intolerance in my little guy has renewed my interest in creating and maintaining a healthier, more whole foods approach to our family diet.
Watching…my daughter finish up her school assignments for the day, while my son naps in his swing….
Enjoying…a few moments of quiet before tackling the clean laundry pile on my couch.
Realizing…that it will probably be a while before I have large blocks of time in which to complete chores, projects (big and small), etc. And…
Learning…to use little bits of time productively while I have them.
Boxing up…my boy’s newborn-sized clothes, most of the 0-3 month sized clothes (already!)…and my maternity clothes.
Hoping…that I’ll get to use them all again someday…
Treasuring…this season of life as a mommy of little ones. Yes, some of the nights are a bit too short. Some days, the laundry piles up faster than I can wash it. And just getting out of the house for more than a few minutes is a major accomplishment… But, I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
Wondering…why I complain about not having enough time to do the things that matter, when I waste so much time on things that don’t matter.
And on that note…
Finishing…this post because I need to fold the laundry…and make dinner…and snuggle with my little guy…and play dolls with my girl…and not necessarily in that order.
What’s On Your Nightstand? {April}
It is, once again, time for “What’s On Your Nightstand?” over at 5 Minutes for Books…
All of these are still in the “to be read” category.
Did I ever show you what my sweet husband brought me from his trip to the Shepherds’ Conference last month?
J.C. Ryle’s Expository Thoughts on John! All. Three. Volumes. I can’t wait to jump in. (Yes, he got them over a month ago, and I’ve yet to crack the spine on any of them. However, I think I have a pretty cute excuse.)
And, joining J.C. Ryle…
Why We’re Not Emergent (By Two Guys Who Should Be), by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck – A Christmas present from my sweet husband. Yes, he knows my love language. Oh, books isn’t an “official” love language? Well, it is in this house!
Worship: The Ultimate Priority, by John MacArthur – My husband is currently reading the copy he received at the Shepherds’ Conference, and keeps telling me I need to read it. However, we don’t do too well sharing books, because, I am (overly) fond of my yellow highlighter, and he doesn’t like his books to glow in the dark. Thankfully, another copy recently appeared in our mailbox (courtesy of Grace to You, I believe).
Raising Real Men, by Hal and Melanie Young – This was sent to me by my new friend, Melanie, who is a mother of 6 boys (and 2 girls). Being brand new to the world of boys, I loved this quote from the back cover: “A practical guide to equipping the hearts and minds of boys without breaking or losing your own.”
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