3 Months

My Sweet Griffin,

Just know that I am going to say the same thing every month...I can't believe you are (fill in the blank) months old already! And this month is no different...3 months!! Where is the time going?

I daily find myself just staring at you and wondering what you are thinking, and what you will look like as you grow up, and what your personality will be like, and just exactly "who" you will be. And as I stare, my feelings of thankfulness for you are multiplied. Oh how I love you, sweet girl!

This month you continued to grow (you are quite the little chunky monkey!) and learn new things. About 95% of the time you get breast milk (still solely from a bottle - you have no interest in nursing). You are still eating about the same - about 3.75 ounces every 3-5 hours. You have pretty much no consistency at all about your timing of those bottles however (which drives your mama crazy!). Sometimes you go three hours between bottles, sometimes up to five, and sometimes after an hour and a half you are screaming for more. And at night, it's pretty much the same story. You have gone for as long as six hours a couple times, five hours quite a bit, but still sometimes it's only three or four. Again, no consistency. Your mama would really appreciate a schedule, honey!

Your current favorite things include: your hands (in your mouth all the time!), your bink, your big brother, your daddy (who you spend all day with), your swing (the only place you will nap), pooping (a lot!), your changing table (where we get the most smiles and giggles), and ceiling fans.

Your current dislikes include: waiting for a bottle when you are hungry, napping in your bed, burping, too much time in your car seat, and mommy's insistence on getting a schedule in place.

A couple funny things have happened recently (both ironically related to diapers!). Last Sunday in church, during the final prayer, you did what I had worried would eventually happen at an inopportune time. Everyone was quiet, and then you did it...a loud grunt followed by the inevitable explosion. Awesome. We happened to be sitting behind some friends who also heard "it" (how could they not?!?) and knew exactly what happened. In the end, the noises wouldn't have been so bad if they had not resulted in poop all over both of us...your dress, your legs, my pants and shirt, your burp rag. It was a mess! Thanks for that, sweet girl. The second funny happened just yesterday. When you woke from your nap (in your swing, of course), I was holding you while playing a game with Hadley. Again, the explosive noise, so I knew I better get up and change you. When daddy came in the room I tried handing you off to him when I felt a warm feeling on my leg. As I lifted you up, tee-tee was dripping down your legs onto me and the floor. Apparently you had more than filled your diaper, and things were now overflowing. At least we were at home for that one!

Silly girl...you are more than I could have every dreamed or hoped for. I love you forever and always.

Mama

Another Picture Update

I guess it's time to do another update in pictures. Enjoy!

Hi there!

Love

Happy girl

Hands are yummy

Uncle Sam & Isabel

Peaceful

I didn't do it, mama!

My little loves

Shots

Yesterday Griffin had her 2 month appointment with the pediatrician...and that included her 2 month immunizations. Yuck!! Poor, innocent little peanut didn't know what was coming. As much as I know she needs these, it is still gut wrenching to hear those screams when the nurses stick her sweet chunky little legs. Let's just say, tears were shed by more than one person yesterday!

2 Month Stats:

Height: 22 inches (10%)

Weight: 11.1 pounds (50%)

Head circumference: Didn't get measurement but 25%

Before - waiting room

Waiting for the doctor...happy at this point!

No idea what is coming!

After...after the shots, screams, and tears...exhausted!

Hugs from brother

2 Months

My Griffin Girl (aka Griffy, G-Diddy, G-Dog, Sister, Sissy, Ladybug, Small Fry)

How is it possible that two months have already gone by since I first laid eyes on you, precious girl? My heart is so full of love for you - like I never knew was possible. I still can't believe sometimes that I have a son and a daughter. I am so lucky and blessed!!

This past month has been one of definite growth and changes for you. You are becoming quite the little chunky monkey, complete with fat rolls and everything, and I absolutely love it!! Maybe because you were so tiny and skinny when you were born it makes me notice the squeezable thighs and arms more. I could kiss on your sweet little self all day long!

You are much more alert each day for more and more time. You like to lay on your play mat with Hadley, and he loves to show you all his toys and games. Speaking of Hadley, you definitely know your big brother and recognize his voice when he enters a room. We have noticed you just watching him across the room or watching him play his DS for long periods of time.

You had your first babysitter this month (thanks, Mrs. Becky!!) while mommy and daddy went to brother's field day at school. You were, of course, the perfect little girl according to the report we got.

Your hair is still as crazy as ever, but it's also starting to thin in places. I love that you have gorgeous little curls when it's wet, and I wish those curls would stay. But nope, stick straight when it dries. Crazy.

You have made great strides this month in your napping. We started this month still having to hold, or at least touch you in order for you to sleep during the day. However, over the last couple weeks you have gotten much better about that and are now taking at least one good long nap each day in your swing. Yay!! You are already good at going to sleep all by yourself sometimes. Hopefully we can get into a set napping schedule during the next month.

Mommy had to go back to work this month, which was not easy. But you have just been hanging at home with daddy, so mommy doesn't worry about you at all while she's gone. You and daddy are getting into a routine, and I can tell you are going to be best friends!

You are still a good eater, taking about 3.5 ounces each feeding. During the day you go anywhere from 3-4 hours between feedings, and it's usually the same at night. You did treat us to a 5 hour sleep spell just the other night, but then you were back to shorter times the next night. Anytime you want to go back to 5 hours would be just fine with us! You aren't quite as good at burping as you used to be. Now you tend to throw a little fit when the bottle is empty, and arch your little back when we try to burp you, until you decide to just give it up. You are, however, still an expert at pooping. We have had a couple explosions, always while we are away from home and, ironically, in your car seat. Let's just say, daddy is now an expert at removing the car seat cover so we can wash it!

My absolute favorite thing this month is that you started smiling! Melt my heart!! Your sweet smiling face (even at 3:00 in the morning) does nothing but make happy!

Mommy loves you forever and always, baby girl. Thanks for making me a girl mom!