Julianne is 3 months old!

Dear Julianne-

You are 3 months old! So much has changed in this last month it is hard to know where to begin. Life with you is getting more and more fun each day. You are constantly discovering things and it is a joy to watch! You are awake a lot more during the day and interact with us constantly. I would call this the month of firsts and I would like to highlight a few for you.

1. Your First Wedding

Your Daddy and I regretted it later, but we took you to a wedding this month. It isn't that we didn't enjoy your company there, it was just a bit difficult to keep you happy during the event. We spent the ceremony in the cry room at the church and your Daddy and I took turns rocking you in your car seat during the reception. I think we will wait to take you to another wedding when you can actually enjoy yourself.

2. Your First Giggle

You giggled first for Daddy one day when we met him for lunch at Chich Fil A. I was a little disappointed I missed it since I was getting straws for us, but glad your Daddy got to experience a "first" with you and can't wait to hear it myself. I hear you are a sweet giggler.

3. Your First Easter

Last Sunday we celebrated your first Easter! On the way to church we had a long talk about why we celebrate Christ's resurrection. You looked beautiful in your pink Easter dress Gran got you and ivory sweater. During our talk in the car you seemed to be very focused on what I was saying but it turned out you were working on a nasty diaper. Unfortunately it was a total blow out mess all over the pretty pink bloomers you had on. Oh well......a quick diaper change in the car trunk and we were back in business.

4. Your First Full night of sleep!

This month you began sleeping 8-10 hours at night and seem to have made it a habit! I cannot tell you how wonderful it has been to get all of those consecutive hours of sleep. You will not understand this until you have a baby one day but I will voice my delight just the same.

5. Your first love of outdoors

Before this month it seemed you were indifferent to your environment. Now you certainly have a preference to the outdoors. There have been times when you have been fussy and as soon as I step outside you instantly calm down. I think all of the sights and sounds fascinate and sooth you. It is great for me too since I love being outside this time of year as well.

6. Your first realization we own a dog

You have become aware of Wesson and seem to like him fine. He likes you too and loves to sit near you while you play. I have also noticed when you go down for your naps he heads to his bed for a snooze as well. I think y'all may be best friends one day.

Looking back on this month I am again reminded how quickly it has past. You are growing and changing so fast baby girl! I love seeing you discover new things everyday and am trying to cherish this time when you are small. It won't last long!

Love,
Mommy