Lucy -- Three Months

As I've said over and over again the past two years, time is just FLYING by. We're really quite busy these days. I started a new job in August, and we've temporarily added a new little one to the family through foster care. Lucy is still a bright ray of sunshine in our lives. She has quickly become the easiest child in our family. She's chill, laid back, and really only fusses when she's tired or hungry. What a blessing.

While she has the sweetest, smiliest, cutest personality, Lucy was just not feelin' it for this month's photoshoot. She was very serious, and did not want to show off her sweet smile like she did for last month's pictures. I captured her serious side, and I think it's just as cute.

Lucy's sleep habits haven't really changed since last month. She's still waking up at least once a night to eat, and still being a little night owl and not going to bed until 10pm. She usually sleeps until about 3am, wakes up to nurse, and then goes back to sleep until around 7 or so. It's not like a science though, and there a nights where she'll wake up 3 times a night. I think since Ruby is still so young, I'm able to remember that this time with her being little and waking up to eat several times a night is going to fly by. It's easy to cherish those late night snuggles even in sleep deprivation because I know that soon she'll be running around destroying our house with her big sister.

Lucy's been doing great at daycare. She's gotten everyone wrapped around her little fingers and is getting spoiled with love every day she's there. The great part about my job is that I only work three days a week, so I get to spend 4 days with her and Ruby. We're having a lot of fun spending more time together.

Unfortunately, we've still been having health issues. My girl got another ear infection this month, and also had a blocked tear duct that got infected. I'm afraid that she's going to end up with tubes like Ruby did.

She's a GREAT eater. She still eats every 2 hours during the day (crazy, right?!), and has gained 3 lbs this month putting her at 14lbs! I'm not sure how long she is, but she's definitely gotten longer. We unpacked the 3-6 month box of clothes, but I'm still squeezing her into some of her 3 month outfits. She seems to be growing so much faster than Ruby did. She's got lots of kissable baby rolls...my favorite!

Lucy's favorite things this month: mama's milk, sleeping on someone's chest, being held, smiling, talking, and watching tv.

Lucy's least favorite things this month: tummy time, being tired, being hungry. (pretty easy to please!)

Precious Lucy, 

Your name means light and joy, and as you grow and start showing us more of your sweet personality, I realize we couldn't have chosen a better name to fit who you are. We're so blessed to have you in our lives, little one. I'm so proud to be your mama.