Three Months

Dear Cole,

This month brought a new routine and new challenges for our little family of four.  Mommy went back to work, and you started spending the day with Levi at Misty's house.  Levi was so excited for you to go with him.  I was a little bit worried he might try to boss Misty around, but it seems to have been a smooth transition.  Mommy hates being away from you and your brother all day, but slowly we are all getting adjusted.

Sorry for these pictures kiddo.  You aren't wearing any pants, but this was the best we could get this month!  I had good intentions of taking some better pictures of you but time got away from me.  We're getting dangerously close to your four month post, so I decided I'd go ahead and use what we had!

You've acquired quite a list of nick names.  Daddy's favorites are Coltrain and Coley Moly.  Pops came up with Colar Bear, and Mommy usually calls you Buster and Mister.  

Likes: You are noticing your toys on your bouncer and play mat more this month.  You lay and talk to them and sometimes look like you might be reaching towards them.  You like to be on your tummy or sitting up.  This month you've also become really interested in your hands.  If you don't have a paci in your mouth, you probably have your hands in there!  You still love loud noises like the hair dryer and vaccuum!  You also love to be outside or be near open windows.  

Dislikes: You do not like to be laid down on your back (unless you're sleeping).  You still aren't a big fan of your carseat unless it's moving.  As soon as you get to Misty's house, she says you're ready to get out!  You especially hate it on Wednesday nights.  I guess it's just a long day, but you always scream when we're on our way to Summit Group.

Eating: You have been taking bottles like a champ during the day.  Most of the time you eat about 4 ounces every three hours.  At night, I've been getting you up right before I go to bed to do a dream feed, and then I'm usually able to sleep until my alarm goes off.  When I get up, I do another dream feed before I get ready for school.

Playing: Like I said earlier, you are starting to "play" more with your toys.  I love listening to you talk to them and watch your little feet kick and kick.  Today you were watching your brother play.  You started talking to him, and he got so excited!

Sleeping:  Most of the time you are still taking good naps after your "playtime" and before your next feeding.  At night you sleep 6-7 hour stretches.  You are starting to move around in your crib more.  I think it's mostly from trying to wiggle out of your swaddle.  We've stopped swaddling you in blankets and only use the saddlers.  You somehow still manage to get out of those.  We'll find you with your legs out but your arms still swaddled.  This morning when I went to get you, you only had one arm that was still in the swaddler!  

We love you sweet Cole and are so thankful God has blessed our family with you!