12 weeks

You are now 12 weeks old! We can't believe you are almost three months old! You are now smiling throughout the day and striking up conversations with us. You are cooing and on the verge of giggling and laughing, but not quite. You love to suck and chew on your hands, making a slobbery mess!

You love to be outside! When you are fussy and we take you outside you look around and settle right down.

You have been in our pool several times! It seems a little chilly to us, but if we ease you in, you love to glide through the water and will stay in for quite a while. As the water gets up to your chin, you kick your legs.

You are still having explosions, but now are sneaking in more silent poos! Everyone who spends time with you comments are your ability to fill your diaper!

You love to push with your legs, when you are nursing it is a bit of a challenge to keep you still. But, when you are being held, you love to "stand up." You will even stand up when I am getting you dressed to help Mama get your outfit on! Everyone is impressed by how strong you are! You hold your head up so well that Daddy even put you into the Jumperoo that we put together for Sidney when he was here. You did great, not one flop over! We need to get you a Bumbo to practice sitting in. Oh, such a big boy already!

You are starting to outgrow your small Gdiapers and most 0-3 month clothes. Mama had to pack up all the newborn and start adding 0-3 clothes to the bin. :( That was tough! You are finishing up your size 1 diapers and we need to move you into size 2s. You have to be almost 15 pounds by now but we don't go back to the doctor for another month.

Your eyes are still a deep navy blue and we hope that you keep them because you are gorgeous. We still look at you are in awe that you are our son. We love you so much and you are our joy!