3 Months!

Our precious girl is a whole quarter of a year old! The moment we reached 8 weeks, things got so.much.easier every day. Finlay's nightly meltdowns that lasted 6 excruciating weeks became less and less severe & frequent and are now {for the most part} non-existent. Subsequently, along with my hormones returning to normal and the gift of formula, my nightly meltdowns became less and less severe & frequent!! This last month also brought the dreaded return to work for me. The first day was nearly unbearable and full of tears, but by the end of the week I adjusted to our new normal and settled into a schedule. There's part of me {the part that is way too attached & scared of "missing" anything} that wants to stay home, but there's also the part of me that loves my job and actually wants to work. I suppose most mamas run into this dilemma. Luckily teachers have lots of breaks and a schedule conducive to working mamas. 

Miss Fin has reached quite a few milestones in her mere 3 months! She's a chubby little thing, weighing in at over 13 pounds. When propped up on a pillow, she can roll from her tummy to her back, which she loves! Most of her clothes are 3-6 months. I bought several 6 month smocks in hopes of them lasting through the summer. She has grown to love the bath. She is just as content as can be laying in her little tub having water poured on her! She most definitely recognizes mommy and daddy. There are still moments when only mommy will do to please her, and I am ok with that! If I had a dollar for every "She looks exactly like Lee!" comment I have gotten, I would be rich. Yes, I'm aware the child I carried for 9 long months then labored with for 11 long hours bares no resemblance to me. That's ok though, luckily her daddy is pretty good-looking;o) The absolute best thing my little 3 month old is now doing......SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT!!!!! Amen! Praise the Lord! Granted it's in her pack n play which is in our room. At least she's no longer in our bed, right?! *Knock on wood* she has slept 8 to 8.5 hours 6 nights in a row. 30 ounces of formula a day and my shirt laid down for to sleep on seems to do the trick. Now hopefully we can easily transition to the crib and enjoy a few more full nights sleep until those teeth start to make their appearance! 

 Such strong head control!

 Just chillin

 Whoops, fell over. 

 Toe kisses from big brother.

 The sweetest, cutest, most precious girl I get to love on every day! Words really can't describe how drastically life and both Lee and I have changed in just 3 months. Parenthood will do that I guess:o) Here's to the next 2 months home with my growing girl!