Pax at 3 months

Weight: 15 1/2 pounds


Paxton continues to bring smiles and laughter to our family. He is such a precious baby. We are having such a good time getting to know this new little person. I can't believe I am about to say this but sometimes I am amazed at how "easy" he is. I think it is a combination of things... I am a more experienced mama, Pax is a second baby, and Rowen was a pretty fussy baby so in comparison it seems so much easier. Of course he certainly has his moments but for the most part it isn't too hard to find a way to calm him quickly. We feel so fortunate to have this little guy in our family (fussy or not)- he is so darn fun!

• smiling lots now
• generally very laid back
• certainly likes to be held but seems to really like laying on his back on the floor, under his play mat, in his crib under the mobile, on our bed, in his swing, or on his changing pad the most
• doesn't enjoy tummy time- we do it anyways but it certainly is not a hit
  
• really likes daddy with his glasses on- Pax gives Eric BIG smiles when he is wearing his glasses
• smiles when he hears big brothers voice and looks around until he can see Rowen
• becoming more and more intrigued with Rowen- Paxton watches Rowen run around the room while Ro is playing and smiles while he watches him
  
• most content in mommy's arms or when he can at least see mommy
• not interested at all in rolling over which we think is interesting because Rowen was rolling both ways at 2 months
• has found his hands- sucks on them lots and they seem to always be moving
  
• has slept all night long a few times but nothing consistent yet
  
• has moved out of the co-sleeper and into his crib- very hard for mama to do but I think we are both sleeping better because of it
  
• still loves his swing- this is his favorite place to chill and take naps throughout the day
  
• still isn't fond of his car seat but is seeming to not cry as long when in it
  
• cooing, "talking" more and more
• not laughing out loud yet but he opens his mouth wide and makes an excited sound
• loves to look at himself in the mirror that is hanging above his changing table
• wearing 3 month clothes, some 3-6 month, some small 6 month stuff
• stayed with Grammy and Papa a few times and Nana and Grandpa too (much harder on mommy than on Pax!)
  

There is nothing like...

a fresh coat of snow on the ground when you wake up in the morning. Especially when you are almost 4 and find pure joy in everything. We were out in the snow at 7:45 a.m. this morning and it was a blast!

"This is so much fun mommy!"

The snow had stopped falling when we were first out but it quickly picked up again. Pax didn't appreciate the snow falling on his face after awhile but he was a good sport for quite some time.


With every "first" I witness my boys experience together I can't help but imagine all the fun they are going to have with one another over the years. I can just see the crazy sledding fun, snowman building, skiing adventures, and snow ball fights we will have together as a family.

Happy snow everyone!

My Boys

Pax wanted to be a part of the lego fun too :)

Our Favorite Fall Things

Spending a beautiful fall day at the pumpkin patch.

Picking delicious apples. As Rowen says, just "twist and pull".

Spending time with good friends.

Playing in the crisp fall leaves.

Carving pumpkins

Becoming something else- a ferocious yet friendly T Rex and a darling plump pumpkin.

Trick or Treating with friends

We have truly had a fantastic fall so far.
Can't wait to see what memories the next few months bring.

This smile

makes me so happy
fills me up with joy
overwhelms me with love

What a sweet boy.
What a lucky mama.

Paxton at 2 months

Paxton had his 2 month appointment on October 27th.
Weight: 12 lbs 13 oz
Height: 24 inches
In the 97th and 98th percentiles- not sure which is which :)

Pax is loving bath time these days. We have done a few baths in the kitchen sink but we usually give him a bath in his little tub in the upstairs bath tub. When he is especially cranky in the evenings I will put him in the tub and he will calm right down.

Enjoys his play mat. Pax smiles at the animals and kicks his legs.
Mama loves those pink lips and blue eyes.

Pax is hungry here- he rolled over and began eating the play mat :).

Big Brother and Little Brother. They are so darling- they make my heart soar with love for them.

Smiles! Pax is smiling more and more.
He gives us all smiles but especially loves to give mommy smiles.

Pax and his buddy Porter. They are almost exactly one month apart.

Paxton is...

• smiling
• cooing
• giggling in his sleep
  
• loves to snuggle with mommy
• loves his swing! has taken some seriously long naps in it!
• very happy in the morning
• likes bath time
• gets tired out pretty quickly still- eats, plays for about 45 minutes then is exhausted and cranky
• once Pax is swaddled he clams down and his eyes begin to droop
  
• wakes up slowly and calmly- smiles lots when first wakes up
• wearing 3 month clothing, some bigger 0-3 month stuff and some smaller 3-6 month stuff
• loves to lay on his changing pad anywhere in the house- this has come in handy when I need to take a shower. Pax will lay there and kick and coo and smile at me.
• responds to our voices- if he hears Rowen he will turn his head from side to side looking for him until Ro comes into view, then smiles usually appear for his big brother.
• Paxton will stare at me for long periods of time. I love this. His eyes follow me around the room. If I get out of sight I usually hear a little whimper. He rarely cries hard unless he is very hungry or very tired. When I come back into view I almost always get a big grin from him. It melts my heart. As I carry him around the house he will stare at me, never looking away. I think it is so sweet. Eric said that he doesn't remember Rowen looking at me so much but it is easy to forget these things, that is why I am writing them down. I will never forget the night Paxton was born, he was born late so we were alone in our room within a few hours. In the dark hospital room while daddy slept on the couch beside our bed, Pax and I stared at each other during those short fleeting moments when was actually awake and alert. I was amazed at how alert he was at times and how calm he was. His eyes would meet mine and I couldn't look away for anything!
  
• I haven't left Paxton with anyone yet. I know he would do fine without me but I am feeling very connected to him right now. I think Eric and I will go on a date soon though.
• Paxton still dislikes his car seat. Hopefully this will change soon because we are on the go most days.
• Still likes to ride along in the Moby or the Ergo. I go on a walk at least 3 times a week and I carry Pax in the Ergo most days. As long as he is fed and changed he is pretty happy in either one.
• definitely knows big brothers voice and gives Rowen lots of smiles
  

I am sure there is more... I will be back to add on.

Camp in with Grammy and Papa

A few weeks ago Eric was in Las Vegas for a work conference so Grammy and Papa stayed at our house one night. This way they could help me with Paxton and give Rowen lots of attention. Rowen and his beloved grandparents had talked about having a camp out in their back yard but time got away from us all and the nights just got too cool to sleep outside so Grammy decided to make this special night a "camp in" instead of a camp out.

Papa and Grammy are great sports- sleeping on an air mattress when their own cozy and comfortable bed is only minutes away from our house :). Rowen loved setting up his little bed next to theirs.

Grammy and Rowen gave Pax a bath. Paxton loves bath time now. He gets so relaxed :).

Papa giving Paxton a good pat to get all of that ouchy gas out.

Grammy and Ro read lots and lots of books.

And the next morning, Papa made us a delicious breakfast- blueberry pancakes, bacon and eggs.


Papa and Grammy got to see Paxton at his best time of day. Papa took lots of photos of him in the morning light.



Rowen loved every minute of it. I am sure Paxton did too. And so did I :). Thanks Papa and Grammy for such a fun camp in!