4 Months and writing names or something like that

Johnathan turned 4 months this week - it is amazing how fast it is going.  We go to the doctor next week, I can't wait to see how much my big guy weighs.  I updated on him last week and the only thing that I forgot to add was how much he enjoys bathtime.  He splashes and watches the other two and has a great time.

Annabelle and Logan are working on writing their name at preschool so we decided to practice at home too.  Annabelle has been able to write an A for a while now and the l's are pretty easy as well.   We are working on the other letters.  Logan has his O down and we are working on a capital L.  Annabelle has  better fine motor skills and always has.  I need to get Logan to work on putting nuts on screws and such to work those little finger muscles.

Updates

Johnathan

• Is lifting his head and shoulders off the ground and will sometimes bend his knees and put his feet up at the same time
• Can really move on his belly, will rotate around or move forward
• Has rolled to his side but hasn't rolled all the way over yet***he rolled over twice from belly to back tonight
• Is a talker!!!  He talks and squeals often - he was with me in my room last night and Robert came into the room from the family room to see what was going on because he was so loud
• Is grabbing at objects and enjoys his playmat 
• Sits in a highchair while I make dinner or do dishes and joins us at the table during meals
• Is technically sleeping through the night most nights, although I'm not sure who thought that sleeping 6 hours is considered sleeping through the night... 

Logan

•  Is such a funny little guy, he makes himself laugh all the time over saying something funny and we all end up laughing too because he is so darn cute
• Is still my night owl, is almost always the last one to fall asleep
• Loves shooting a nerf gun, throwing rocks and teasing his sister to no end
• Is a great snuggler 

Annabelle

• Pretends to be a mom to her baby, Cinderella
• Really enjoys coloring and writing letters
• Talks and sings to herself all the time!  She really plays well by herself and is happy to just play pretend in any situation
• Is a great helper, she will put clothes away, put away groceries, etc

Robert

• Is keeping busy at work, but would love to do anything else
• Is really trying his hand at being a trainer by bossing me around during workouts
• Came back a champ from his tournament in Vegas

Me

• Trying really hard to loose the baby weight (still not back to pre-pregnancy weight)
• Trying to be a patient mom and teacher :)  off interrupted sleep

I'll post pictures when I get home - pumping and typing today :)

3 Months!

It is amazing to me that my little boy is already 3 months, don't get me wrong it feels like he has been here for a really long time, it is just crazy to think of how much he has changed in the last 3 months.  He is awake more during the day and loves to smile, talk and laugh with people.  He is a really happy boy and truly fusses when he is either tired or hungry.  He doesn't however like being left alone in a room.  After feeding him I may go start dinner or help out Annie or Logan and leave him on his playmat and he will watch me walk away and then cry for me to come back.  The big kids are really good about talking to him and loving him.  I am trusting them more to hold him and interact more with him.  The other day Annie was laying down next to him on his playmat and he was on his back and rolled to his side to see and talk to her better.  I thought he was going to go all the way over.  He has not rolled over either way yet but kicks his legs like crazy.  He really enjoys bath time and the kids think it is great when he kicks his legs so much that they get splashed by him.  He is getting so much bigger and is still barely fitting into size 1 diapers, moved to 3 months and 3 - 6 months clothes.  He is sleeping better at night, thanks Janine - I am swaddling again and it seems to make a difference.  Hoping that writing this doesn't jinx me :)  The big kids are doing well, back to our normal routine now that school is back in session.  Trying to get them to bed at a decent hour, down by 7 pm and hopefully asleep by 7:30.  Logan is still my night owl and will wander the hallways after Annie falls asleep.  This morning the poor guy was woken up by Johnny at 5:20 and was a mess at breakfast and getting dressed - Good Luck Preschool!  I am at school now so I will post Johnathan's 3 month photos when I get home - I tried to get some that show off his chunky thighs :)  He is noticing the camera now so it is hard to get a smile out of him on camera but oh well.  Who do you think he looks like???  Most people say Robert.

Winter Break

Christmas Morning

 Christmas Afternoon at Nana & Pop's

 Uncle Jason's Birthday

 Girls trip to Julian

 Our new toy at home