Dear Avery,

Dear Avery,

Yesterday you turned 3 months old!  Happy birthday little one!  Mommy has started back to work this past week and I miss you terribly at night when I am gone.  I know that you and Lily are in good hands with your daddy.  You were so good for daddy on my first night back...you slept through the night for the FIRST time!  Why can't you do this for mommy?  I think it was just a fluke though because the next time mommy was at work you woke up twice for daddy to eat.  I know I don't have to worry when you girls are at home with your dad.  He loves you both so very much. 

What You are Doing at 3 Months Old:

~you took your first long car ride to Scottsbluff, NE this month and did FABULOUS!

~you stayed in your first hotel

~you went to your first wedding this month

~if you take a bottle it is usually 3-4 ounces every 3-4 hours...mommy gets frustrated with this because it seems like you don't care if you eat (yesterday was really hard for mommy...you wouldn't eat at all and you didn't even cry!)

~you still prefer to nurse with mommy

~your lower birthmark seems to be growing still, but the upper one seems to have slowed down

~your left tear duct is STILL blocked...hoping this opens up soon

~you had thrush this month and had to take your first medicine (Fluconazole)...so did mommy

~still love your binkies...you got all new ones because of the thrush

~you are just a cat napper...not like your sister

~I am starting to see your eyes changing color...I think you will be a  beautiful brown eyed girl like Lily

~you don't really like tummy time, but it has really helped your neck get stronger...you look ALL directions now...even on your tummy

~I think your little head has gotten much better

~you smile and talk A LOT...love it!

~you have grown to really like bathtime...you used to cry

~you are still as laid back as ever and such a good baby...you did let mommy and daddy know that you could get really mad when your sister threw a soccer ball at your head though

~you are still just a little thing...still wearing size 1 diapers and 3 month clothes...a few 6 month things fit

~you are NOT sleeping though the night...you for sure get up at least once and mostly twice a night, but always go right back to sleep

I look at you right now, sound asleep and so peaceful and content.  How did I get so lucky to be your mommy?  God blessed our family in so many ways the day you were born.  Your mommy, daddy and big sister love you so much little Avery Grace.  I can't wait to see what you are able to do this next month!

I love you higher than the sky and deeper than the sea,

Mommy