Rolling, Rolling, Rolling

Will is rolling over from his back to stomach. I haven't actually witnessed the roll yet because he keeps doing it in his crib when he sleeps. He seems to be more comfortable sleeping this way, until he wakes up and realizes what he has done...he doesn't know how to roll back over yet. So he yells, and I come in and flip him back over. 5 minutes later, he is back on his belly again.

I think tomorrow we will practice rolling all the way over. Maybe then I won't panic since he isn't sleeping on his back as long as I know he can roll back over.

Will - 3 months

Happy 3 months Will!

Stats:
Height - 24 inches (That is 1/3 of JT!)
Weight - Not sure, but probably 13-14 lbs

This past month has been so much fun! Will's personality is starting to show more and more each day. Time is flying by and I really wish it would slow down.

Will smiles all the time! He smiles when he plays with his toys, when he sees us, and when we are talking to him. After screaming, crying, or any other thing that can test our patience, one little smile makes it all worth it!

I haven't heard a good giggle or belly laugh yet, but he is trying so hard. He goes through all the motions, mouth wide open, but no sound comes out. He does squeal with delight though, so I know the laugh should be coming soon.

JT and I traveled to Pickwick for a night a few weeks ago without Will. NeeNee kept him in the morning and early afternoon, then Gram, Gramps, and Uncle Brandon got him for the evening and overnight. I think everyone had a wonderful time! It was nice for us to get away, but I could not wait to get back home to Will! When we went to pick him up he was in a great mood! He was trying to be a part of everyone's conversation, making all kinds of sounds and just making sure he was center of attention. I swear he grew overnight!

We made our first trip as a family to Chattanooga. Will did great in the car! I rode in the back with him on the way there so we could play. We set up his Pack'n'Play in our room. Will didn't want to go to sleep because he was having way too much entertaining everyone there, but when he finally went to sleep, he was out!

I got a playmat for Will that has toys overhead. He lays there and checks everything out and is starting to try to grab at toys. It kind of scares him when he actually touches one because his startle reflex kicks in. He also has a mobile now over his crib that he is pretty fascinated with.

He still loves his hands and has become a thumb sucker. He isn't great at this yet and starts with his whole hand in this mouth and slowly tries out each finger until he gets his thumb. I have been trying to replace his thumb with a pacifier, and he seems be liking it more and more. It is calming for him and helps him fall asleep. He makes fists all the time and checks them out like it is the first time he has ever seen it.

JT's favorite picture - Will has his right hand in a fist and
he is staring at it. JT says it looks like he caught a bug
in it and he is trying to decide what to do next. :-)

Bath time is still pretty fun depending on the day. Sometimes he is in the mood for it, other times he just wants it to be over as fast as possible. He gets baths in the tub now. Maggie is usually standing over him wanting so badly to jump in!

Will holds his head up great! I have just started putting him in his Bumbo seat and he seems to like it. He bobbles his head and kind of dances around.

We love you so much Will! Our little family is just perfect!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Back To Work I Go...

Which means that Will is almost 3 months old! Unbelievable! Tomorrow is going to be an interesting day. I am excited to get back and see my work friends and patients, but I am going to miss Will so much! I love our daily routine even though it probably seems terribly boring to someone else. Will pretty much eats, plays, and sleeps...REPEAT pattern every 3 hours. But I enjoy this routine because it is me and my little man. He has become my buddy and I don't know how to spend a whole day without him.

We have a hired a nanny to come to the house to watch Will and Maggie. Gram and NeeNee are going to help out too. My instructions include a picture message to be sent to me several times a day.

So here I am putting Will to bed knowing that he will probably already be asleep when I get home the next 2 nights. JT is expecting a phone call from the nanny in the morning saying one of two things:
1. Sabrina won't hand over the baby and leave. OR
2. Sabrina is in the driveway crying and won't go to work.
I must admit, these are both great possibilities!

UPDATE: 7/15/11 - I made it through my first week! No crying or threatening to quit my job, so I think we can consider this a success! It is nice to be back in the real world, but I miss Will when I am away. I get to show off pictures and talk about him all day though, so it isn't all that bad. The long days are tough though because he may be asleep when I leave for work or when I get home. Will has done great with the nanny and I appreciate my daily pictures from her.