Dear Gabriel,
You are now 3 months old. You are growing like a weed and
already weigh 15 pounds. They say a baby should double his weight by 6 months
old…you’re a bit of an over-achiever, I suppose.
I felt like our emotional relationship got off to a rocky
start because of the breastfeeding issues we confronted, but now when I look at
you…wow! My heart is full in a way I never imagined.
Sometimes I just stare at you in wonder. How did you get
here? Did I really make you? Are you really a part of me? I just think you’re
so beautiful. Your smile is amazing. The way your eyes light up when you
recognize me is the most wonderful thing.
The other day you started making a sound that is oh-so-close
to a laugh. I cannot wait to hear your full-blown laughter. Can’t wait.
You’ve been holding your head up pretty well since about 7
or 8 weeks old. You’re still not a fan of tummy time unless it takes place on
my tummy. Your legs are getting strong, and you sometimes practice “standing”
when we hold you in a standing position.
You’re now sleeping in your crib for most of the night. You
fuss when you wake up, but if I come put your pacifier back in your mouth and
pat your tummy a bit, you usually go back to sleep. Sometimes I pull you into
bed with me for the last hour or so before we get up for work and daycare.
Don’t tell anyone, but I kinda like to have you with me for just that little
bit. When we both finally wake up, I like to see that first smile of the day.
You are a pretty happy baby. You generally only cry or fuss when
you need something, and getting that something usually calms you. Sometimes the
thing you need is to be held…all the time…which gets a little tiresome for your
mom and dad…but we’ll take that over an inconsolable baby any day.
Being your mommy is really pretty wonderful.
I love you,
mommy
