Merry Christmas to all!
I apologize I have been delayed with the blog. Being a new mom, and going back to work full time really wears a person out! I find that any ounce of free time I do have is fully dedicated to me and baby, or our little family of 3. A lot has been going on and we are looking forward to some new and exciting things to be happening within 2012!
Elliott turned 3 months old the day after Christmas! We celebrated by making a Build-a-Bear with Grampa Tim, Gramma Vera, Uncle Josh, Auntie Erica, and Cousins Luke and Reagan. Cousins Matt and Dani came with too! Elliott made a bear named Patches. Patches is super soft and very cuddly and has lots of love inside from Mommy and Daddy! (gramma snuck some love in too :) ) It was a great time...I am excited to bring him back when he is able to pick out his own bear and understand a little more of what is going on!!
We had a very busy December seeing as Mommy officially started back full time! OOFTA. Tiring. Elliott was able to meet almost ALL of his family now...minus some Great Grandparents! It was such an exciting time for all of us. Elliott had just started cooing and was really starting to become quite alert! He loves twinkly lights and shiny wrapping paper! We cannot for next year to see him rip through gifts!!! I am going to eventually get pictures up from Christmas, I promise. I initally started writing this specific blog entry the day we got back from MN but its now a month later and I haven't been able to get to it!
Elliott had his official 4 month birthday on the 26th!! He also had his doctor appointment on this day as well! He weighed in at a hefty 15 lbs. 4.6 oz and is 23.5 inches long! He's a giant. Not really, BUT compared to when we brought him home...hes ginormous. His vocabulary has expanded SO much and he loves to talk...he also is the most smile filled kid I know and is nearly always happy! We ADORE him and cant get enough of him! Elliott got to start eating rice cereal in his bottles as well as the introduction of eating with a spoon! I think both Evan and I were hoping for a small miracle thinking he may sleep through the night, but it hasn't happened yet. I am not complaining. He knows night time and he just eats every 4 hours regardless. When its night time, he will eat and go right back to sleep! Really cannot complain there! Elliott has FAR surpassed his 3 month clothes and is almost fitting into 6 month clothing...That is really funny to me. I joke with many people saying we go to bed to wake up and find that he grew 2 inches and gained 2 lbs! Haha! We are ecstatic at the rate he is developing and growing. He has also recently been reaching for objects and just this last week he reached and held onto his ducky attached to his carseat. He loves his duckie! Elliott also still LOVES bathtime! He still lays spread eagle in the tub too, which is hilarious, and again I promise to get a picture up of that soon too! Elliott follows moving objects quite well and is very drawn to his puppy Jack! They are best buds already...Elliott also has another puppy friend named La'Shy at daycare! La'Shy is a big basset hound and she protects Elliott like he was her own! She is a sweet sweet girl. Elliott also loves going to daycare. Mrs. Becky and "Uncle" Jerry have been absolutely wonderful and love Elliott just as if he were their grandson! Elliott also really loves playing with his pal Anna who is Evan's bosses daughter. She is a great entertainer for Elliott!
Well Folks! For now, that is all I can do! I have a sleeping baby laying on my lap and I must bring him to bed. Like I have said, I promise to get pictures up sooner than later and be prepared for a huge picture assortment!!!
Thank you all for being extremely patient and still reading.
-Rachel
