It's all about YOU baby!

So here we are, almost 3 months! I know I always say it, but where did the time go?

The past couple of weeks have been quite eventful for baby E. We took our first trip to see Mike's family. So needless to say it was an interesting 2+ hour trip. He did alright until we hit Buffalo then he started crying and getting fussy...I don't blame the poor guy. I don't like sitting in the car for long periods of time either. He did alright while he was there. I'm sure he enjoyed seeing everyone but he did not sleep well. Some people say that if you change a baby's environment and/or schedule it can throw them off!

I know Mike enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his cousin Tripp! He hasn't seen him in about a year and I know he misses spending time with him (especially since they were at one point attached at the hip!!!)
At one point during the trip I was watching Elliott and I think he finally realized he has a tongue! Ha! He would sit there and stick it out and chew on it, it was funny to watch.

He has started grabbing his blanket to put it in his mouth. His hand is always in there as well. So much, that he actually gags himself sometimes. Poor thing, I can't help but laugh.

He has now fully rolled over from his back to his stomach, not just on to his side! Big accomplishment last week. He also likes to drag himself over the boppy when I prop him up on it.

We have started him on cereal. Yes, I know it is early (for all of you that didn't start your babies until 4-6 months) but, the doctor suggested giving him a little bit because we were feeding him every 1 1/2-2 hours...and this went on for a couple weeks until we started him on it. He wasn't sleeping...he was exhausted and so fussy and he's not a fussy baby unless he is tired or hungry! He has always been a huge eater. I don't even want to think about what he will be like as a teenager. I know mike eats a lot now and he's 27 years old!! I did a little research about starting your baby on cereal so early and decided to just go with my instinct. It's not worth it for him to be miserable.

We still have not mastered sleeping through the night. He wakes up around 3 to eat. Like I said, big eater! He can have 6 oz of formula and some cereal before bed and it still doesn't fill him up. But, oh well! Once he eats he will go back to sleep pretty quickly and then wake up again about 7. He eats, plays for an hour (I have to let him get all of his "kicks" and wiggles out) then he will take about a 2-3 hour nap. Which is nice because then I get to go back to sleep. I love this kid more than anything, but he can be quite exhausting!!
It's good though because on those days I think to myself that we need a little girl too (so I can play dress up with huge bows and cute dresses)...I can stop and think...snap out of it, not anytime soon!! Haha. I have heard of many people that have a 2-6 month old and find out they are pregnant again. All I can say is God bless you because I don't know if I would have the energy or patience.

Below are a couple pics Kellie took while we were there!









"Charlotte : Is it safe? Are there stairs? What about sharp edges?
Carrie : Charlotte, it's a death trap. We're just going to strap a pillow around the kid and hope for the best. "

2 months with Baby E

This was after our doctor visit...poor guy. But at least he had cute camo band-aids



I can't believe that Elliott is now 2 months and a week old. Time really fly's! I am actually surprised we made it to this point without pulling every strand of hair out.
I have mixed emotions at this point....I am relieved to be beyond the every 2 hour feeding's MAJOR lack of sleep, not knowing what to do when he is hysterically crying at 3 in the morning. Not that I am a seasoned professional, but It's getting easier to figure out whats going on!
I'm also a little bit sad. He has grown so fast...I have finally convinced myself that the 5-8 lb newborn clothes just aren't going to fit, no matter how many times I try to squeeze him into them. So, I will put those way for now.
We had our two month well visit. He is 11 pounds! The doctor was surprised to hear how much he was cooing and "talking" and how much control he had with his head and body. Everything went great until he had to get shots.Three band-aids, many sniffles, and a little pat and hug later...all was well again.
He loves standing up and sitting up right. He occasionally throws little fits when I try to lay him down on his back. He also screams hysterically when we try to attempt "tummy time"...so much for that I guess.
We have been trying to get him to put himself to sleep. Bedtime usually goes off without a hitch (knock on wood)...all he needs is a full belly, some warm pj's and a cozy blanket. As long as he is tired, he his able to fall asleep pretty quickly. That's not to say there isn't the occasional cry or fuss. Nap time is another story though....it really depends on his mood. Slowly but surely he will get the hang of it. Sometimes I cheat a little and bust out the swing. Oh well.
I'm trying to get use to staying at home with him. Once he's a little older it will be a little more entertaining. I want to take him to MDO or maybe find some kind of play group so he can learn to interact with other kids and I can interact with adults. Haha! Sometimes there is only so much one side convo you can have in a day.
I'm glad I have such great friends (and family that is willing to babysit) so at least on the weekends I can leave 'mommy' at home for a few hours with the girls ♥.