Sleeping Beauty

Finally...back to blogging! It's been a fast few months with new little Lucy in our lives and it feels like we're finally coming out of the newborn phase and into baby-dom.

I'm happy to report that my major issues from before (nursing and the subsequent scream fests Lucy had because of it) have since resolved themselves, just as many of you mom's assured me they would.  I now have a very VERY easy going little girl.  She nurses really well and is content as long as the diaper situation is monitored.  We discovered early on this girlie will not fall asleep soundly in a wet diaper.  She is now officially 3 months old and is right on track for development.

Its funny to notice all of the things that are different with her from Keller.  I was describing to someone the other day how Keller used to be very observant (he still is at times) and just seemed to try to take everything in and figure it all out.  But Lucy, she gaze is much more purposeful.  She intently stares down things and people and has this determination about her that is fun to watch.  It's so awesome to watch how much they learn without me having to actually (on purpose) teach them.  Lucy can now lay on her tummy and push herself up into a cobra position.  She doesn't like to hold it for very long but I believe the next milestone is rolling...which is scary.  For some reason she seems too small.  Keller always felt bigger to me at these young ages, but she seems SO tiny!  I'm assuming its because I've got the constant comparison to her (almost) 2 year old brother.

Other than that, not much to report for little miss Lucy.  She still co-sleeps most nights but I've been impressed with her ability to doze off to sleep in her crib if I lay her down when she's drowsy.  Again, something I don't think I ever accomplished with Keller.  I can't proclaim any type of routine or permanency of this ability, but it's a good starting point for the sleep routine.  However, very similar to her brother, she does wake up smiling and cooing each morning and is starting into the morning nap routine.  I can almost count to the minute that she'll be wanting to doze off again an hour after waking up...beyond that...the sleep cycle changes daily still.

I suppose I should mention (so I don't forget).  She does love to be Moby wrapped on.  I think she could be snuggled in it all day and be happy as a clam!  She also is starting to be able to purposely move her hand to hit a toy that dangles above her in one of her little chairs.  And she has a good time sitting in the Bumbo already (Keller hated the thing so I'm glad to be getting use out of it).

My final point for this small update will be that yes...Keller is still in love with his little sister.  Probably too much in love with her.  He want to hold her, kiss her, grab her feet and hands and poke her little face all the time.  If he could snuggle in bed and sleep with her next to him he would.  I hold no expectations for the future of their relationship but I can envision him being a very protective older brother :).

Until next time...