Little Lizzie Lew: August 2011

Little Lizzie, my how you’ve grown these past 3 months! Lizzie is no longer a newborn, she s a real baby. I’m sad to see her cuddle stage go away and have already forgotten how bad some of those late nights were. Most of what I remember are sweet moments of her lying in my arms and seeing her accomplish skills that we grown ups take for granted.

As I look back at pictures, I see how much we have all grown as a family. Its amazing how much we love her and how strong that bond became these last three months. Lizzie may never remember these days but I will always think of these days when I think of my little girl.

Hello 3 month old! I’m also very excited for this stage. She is meeting some of those milestones already. Lizzie is showing her strong but sweet personality. She coos all of the time, she’ll be a talker like dad. She moves a lot. In fact she is rolling from front to back on both sides and occasionally will roll from her back to front on her right side. This is very rare and she is scared each time she does it. She is vocal about what she wants and calms when she gets it. She is putting her fingers in her mouth and putting toys in her mouth when they are put in her hand. She is observing all new places and faces these days! She has really woken up to the world. Lizzie is scared of new things these days and I don’t blame her with all of the new observations to take in. She has been clingy to mom lately during social events outside of the house but we’ll keep trying on her terms of course!

I’ve joined a mama group in the city and we’ve met some great moms with great friends for Lizzie. Most of them are older but some are younger and some we haven’t yet met. So, its nice that Lizzie is in the middle. We not only get great company, we get good advice and will be able to give good advice later on. It’s so nice to have them in our lives!

This past week we had a few visitors with friends who are expecting. One visit was with one of my oldest friends, Clare, and her fiancé Blake. We also visited with 2 of our newest friends who are expecting, Tim and Lara Compton. Lizzie can’t wait to play with their expected ones in the future!

Visiting with the Hernandez family

Why is that bird so angry Lizzie?

Not digging dress up time

Tolerating dress up time. Going for the Asheville/kid/I wear what I want look.

Lizzie and Clare

Talking to Daddy

At the park with the mama group

Sambo

It’s been a while since the last update but Lizzie has been busy. We are so proud; she has slept through the night, 8+ hours!!! However, most nights are averaging 6 hours and then 3 hours after a feeding. We are NOT complaining! She is also taking naps better. Sadly the pediatrician told us to begin getting rid of the swaddle so think of us in these upcoming weeks. Hopefully this transition goes smoothly.

She had her shots last week, which made her fussy for a few days. She's back to normal now though.

Lizzie is rolling! Or has a few times. She is also keeping her head up for several minutes at a time! She loves watching the swing go back and forth.

Lizzie’s LewLew and Pappie came to visit. She enjoyed it and so did mom and dad. Tim and I were able to go to dinner and I was able to run and do some yoga classes. We went to the Sheffield garden walk and Nana also came out for a day.

Lizzie and I have been getting out more and more. We’ve been shopping, walking, and even went to a stroller fitness class. She is loving the time outside now that Chicago weather isn't competing with Mississippi's!

That’s it for now. I’ll try to be better at posting next week!