Cohen Jacob 3 months

Dear Cohen,

Just like that you are 3 months old.  It feels like moments ago I called your Daddy to tell him that it was time to head to the hospital to have a baby!  My maternity leave from work officially ends today.  On Monday I will return to work 3 days a week.  I have so enjoyed my time home with you.  I'm not going to lie we had our rough spots, but each day gets better and better.

Today I was feeding you and soaking in the moment.  I was thinking of how much I love you.  More than words will ever be able to express.  Here are a few things that I love about you and never want to forget:

• I love your baby sounds- the way that you squeak, grunt, coo, and giggle.
• I love your baby stretches.  I love when you stretch up high over your head and also the way you booty stretch when I get you out of bed.  
• I love your gummy smile.  I can not get enough of it.
• I love when I am feeding you and we lock eyes.  I adore these precious moments that I am able to spend with you.
• I love the way that you fit perfectly in my neck.  You were designed to fit ever so perfectly.
• I love the way you smell when you are fresh out of the bath.
• I love waking up with you in the morning.  This is your best time of the day.  You are so happy, smiley, and giggley!

You had a really good month.  I can tell that your medicine is working and you are feeling much better.  You are generally pretty happy, but make me work for smiles!  You still are a good sleeper.  You typically sleep until about 6:30.  I am so thankful for this!   You still don't love to take a paci, but have found your finger.  I am not crazy about the idea, but it makes you so happy.  I still have not given up hope on you trading your thumb out for a paci.  We are all so in love with you and love watching you grow.  

State update:

6/13/12 birth weight- 9.2

7/12/12 1 month- 12.2

8/11/12 2 months- 14.8

9/14/12 3 months- 17

I look forward to the changes that next month will bring.  I love you more and more with each passing day.  Keep flashing me your gummy smile and the world is yours!

All my love,

Mommy