Sunday, April 1, 2012

3 Months Old


Dear Julian,

It's hard to believe you've only been here three months! You fit into this family so well, adding an added layer of delight to our lives. What a blessing and a joy you have been to all of us. Your big brothers enjoy getting you to smile, and although you are partial to Adam's charms at this point, you light up when you see either brother trying to entertain you.

You are such a calm baby. I'm thankful that you are sleeping for longer stretches at night. In general, you only cry when you are tired or scared. You have developed a slight fear of new faces already, but it's nothing that can't be quelled by returning into Mama's arms. When you are tired, you put yourself to sleep by nuzzling your head in my neck and finding your thumb. Your little warm body cuddled against mine is one of the best parts of my day.

This month you've gotten really good at holding your head up, have giggled for the first time (at Daddy, of course), and are now mastering propping yourself up on your elbows while on your belly. Strong boy, you are. And big! Compared to your brothers at two months, you are bigger than they were. This will come in handy when battling with light sabers in the future. Your hair still has red in it, and everyone wonders if it will turn to blonde like your brothers, or continue it's reddish tint as you grow older. Time will tell, and there is absolutely no rush. Stay little, young one. You are growing up entirely too fast for my liking.