Three months is such a milestone. One-quarter of a year. A season. A trimester. Three months of having a son, and nothing could be sweeter. I’ve so enjoyed these last three months, and while I’m excited to see you grow and develop, I’m relishing every day of your sweetness, knowing that toddlerhood will be here before I know it. And speaking from my current experience, toddlerhood is not sweet.
Probably the most significant milestone you’ve hit this month is sleeping through the night. We’re going on about two weeks of sleeping through the night with only one hiccup. And that was because Elise woke you with her crying. Of course, you are still sleeping in a swing, but if it means you’ll sleep through the night, we’ll stock up on D batteries until you are 18.
You are nearly sitting on your own, which is pretty incredible for 3 months old. I can hold you just by the hands, and you stay upright and your head barely even bobbles. You aren’t yet rolling over, but it’s safe to say that’s because you spend very little time on your back or belly. Your safety is more important to me than your ability to roll, and toddlers tend to think anything on the floor is a toy.
You’ve been smiling since Mother’s Day, more than two months now, and it just gets better and better every day. You love to smile, and what an incredible smile you have – it really lights up your entire face. Grandma Jo always tells me that’s the kind of smile I have, and since you look exactly like your father, I’ll take credit for that smile and enjoy the fact that we share it in common. Your smiles often lead to big baby belly laughs. When Daddy tickles your belly or under your chin, you bring tears to my eyes with your delighted giggle.
Your Daddy and I both love you so very much, but I think Elise might love you more than the two of us combined. She is such a wonderful big sister to you, and I am already getting glimpses of how the two of you will play together soon enough. She loves to push you in your swing, hold you, help feed you, bring you toys and blankets and pacifiers (even though you don’t take one), and lay with you in your crib watching the mobile. She always makes sure that we are bringing you with us wherever we go, and she lets us know if you are “ky-ying”. I worried about her adjusting to having a sibling, and now I have no doubt that the greatest gift I’ve ever given her was a sibling.
Speaking of gifts, you are one of the most wonderful gifts ever. I always knew I wanted two children, and my mother’s intuition was right - Elise + Beckett is perfect. There are days where two children under two is overwhelming, however, it doesn’t compare to the overwhelming love that I have for you and my family. Life was good, but you’ve made it that much better. I love you so much, Mommy
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