three months

Wow, it has been 90 delightful, busy, fun-filled, days! Every parent says it and it is completely true, babies grow so fast and learn so much in such a little amount of time.  The first 30 days were a whirlwind, everything was new.  We spent the first month getting to know our new daughter.  We learned about her needs, wants, wishes and desires.  We learned she liked to be swaddled and shushed.  She liked to cuddle on her belly. The next 30 days we spent the time getting better at our parenting skills.  We were better able to predict Eva's needs and wants.  We got even better at swaddling, bath time, and knowing what Eva liked and didn't like. The past 30 days have been so enjoyable.  Eva's personality shines through more and more each day. She recognizes Chris and I and often greets us with the biggest smiles that just melt your heart.  She has gained so much more control of her head and body movements.  She is starting to move and groove (rather than just lie on the floor and stare).  She has also begun to talk a lot more.  Although her talking isn't words I feel we have great conversations.  I look forward to so much more to come!

Eva's three month milestones

• loves to roll to her side to sleep
• no longer being swaddled
• can hold her head up for a few seconds during tummy time
• while laying on her back pushes her heels down to go backwards
• loves to reach for objects (and then attempt to put them in her mouth)
• had her first sleepover with Gran
• blows raspberries
• loves to smile at funny sounds and faces (it just melts my heart)
• attempting to roll over to her belly (gets farther and farther every time)
• talking A LOT more

Marlena and Chris's three month milestones

• had their first date night (yummy ice cream and all!)
• had their first night away
• Chris took Eva on her first Daddy-Daughter date (aka they went to Costco and Dick's Sporting Goods)