Three Months Old Already

Jackson Cole turned 3 months on March 23! We haven’t been back to the doctor so I don’t know how much he weighs, but he has certainly gotten heavier and longer as he no longer fits into his 3 month clothes, and we’ve moved onto 3-6 month. It seems like he changes every single day. His latest tricks include: much longer louder and more frequent cooing and giggling; trying to pull himself to a sitting position while holding onto our fingers; sleeping through the night (thank you!); looking for mommy and daddy when he hears our voices; and holding his chest up when doing tummy time. He hasn’t quite discovered his hands yet, but it seems imminent. He has also officially declared himself a thumb sucker, which is actually nice because he’s able to put himself back to sleep if he wakes up at night most of the time.

Eric and I have adjusted to parenthood fairly smoothly and fall in love with our little man more every day. We are just in awe of God’s amazing blessings in our lives. Going back to work has not been easy at all, but I’m starting to get used to it, and I just try to soak up as much time with him on the weekends as I possibly can. As most of you are aware, Eric and I have two fur-babies, Lexi & Beau. Lexi, the spoiled rotten cocker spaniel, has adjusted surprisingly well. She’s pretty disinterested in Jackson, with the exception of the occasional face sniff/lick. Beau, the sweet easygoing rescue, has assumed his position as almighty protector of Jackson. When we first brought him home, Beau would not leave his/my side, and he watched nervously anytime someone other than Eric or I held him. He has relaxed a little but still likes to follow us around the house, and he’s also very good about giving Jackson lots of kisses on his head and hands.

The pictures are of Jackson in his sweater vest all handsome and ready for church; of he and I when we went on our first official walk around the neighborhood; and of he and Daddy watching football. Enjoy!