Happy 3 months M!

Big day on Saturday...Malin's 3 month birthday! So in honor of it, we started the morning with an apple pancake.  My dad used to make this on Saturday mornings for Tim and I.  Looking forward to having a Saturday tradition with Malin when she can fully enjoy the pancake. :)

It's apple season in NY

 We followed the pancake with lots of playtime, all of us still in our PJs...

This doesn't quite capture the fun she was having...

 Then her momma put her in her 3 month onesie and we tried on a new hat....

I can tolerate this for a few minutes...

 But look at her elation when that hat is removed!

I'm FREE!

 Malin wanted to show off her kicking moves on her back in her crib, so we obliged.

"talking" to us

More talking...

Even more talking

Malin's stats (Oct 3)
Weight: 10lbs 6oz (up 5 lbs from birth)
Length: 23 in (up 5" from birth...that is crazy to me!)
Head: Opps..didn't write that one down from the appointment!

Had 2 more shots at her 3 month check up followed by a nap that basically lasted the whole day (it was amazing how much I could get done with her sleeping that long..and she usually is a good napper!).

Malin is such a happy girl, especially in the mornings when she gets up. Unfortunately, she is so into talking and smiling in the mornings that she doesn't like to eat.  This results in a full day of no so great feedings followed by awesome (for her, not for me) night feedings. We are working to flip flop this...

Developmentally, M is starting to reach for her toys although not when they are above her, she likes them out in front of her.  She is constantly trying to pull herself up into sitting (which means she loves the bumbo).  She will do this even in her carseat when she is strapped down.  Of course this doesn't bode well for quiet car trips...

This month we are off to San Diego, Redlands and Colorado! As of 3 months old, Malin is already quite the world traveler.

The (other) star of the blog

Bentley used to get some more attention on the old blog, but I am afraid to admit, he hasn't been featured for quite some time.  I swore I'd never be one of those people who forgets about their dog after a baby.  Bentley certainly won't let me forget him (he begs every day for a walk, which he gets about 95% of the time), but I thought it was time for him to make an appearance.

Oh, well hello there, you usually don't come visit me down on my level these days...

What's that you say?  I'm going to be on the blog?  Without Malin??!!

I'd better look my best then...

I'll make my finale with a very sad puppy face in hopes that you'll give me a treat and some cuddles...

12 Weeker (a few days late)

Life as usual is flying by and I'm a couple days late posting Malin's 12 week update (Friday).  This Saturday is her big 3 month birthday, so I'll do another post then.

Malin is interacting with us all the time now...in fact so much so that she never wants to take naps or go to bed because she knows just how cool we are and doesn't want to miss out on the fun.  So we have had many nights of crying (or squawking sometimes) in the crib, just to remind us how much more fun we'd be having if Malin was partying with us.   During the middle of the night, Malin is usually up once to eat and then a couple times to just let us know that she's there and wants us to pop in and say hello.  We're learning when she is awake and needs to eat vs the later and when it's the later, letting her settle herself back down.  Hopefully we will get there.  This past week though, we've finally gotten into a routine of getting her into her bed between 7 and 8 (not necessarily sleeping during that time...it's about 50/50).  That has been great for me (at least on the nights she does go down right away) so that I can finish up work and get some stuff done around the house.

Fall is starting to show up here on Long Island.  On Monday, we had a very chilly morning (and a trip to the doctors for M's 3 mo check up).  So, I got to bundle her up in a sweater that was once my own as a baby.  We're not sure who made it (maybe my aunt Sue...Suzy, if you're reading this, let us know if this is your handiwork!).

How can I complain about sleepless nights when I get to hang out with this little beauty???

11 Weeks

My sweet sweet baby is 11 weeks.  M is so playful and loves to "talk" to us or to all her new friends (the froggy, her lambs and to Bentley of course).  She is always moving, so it's hard to get a shot of her that is not blurry with just an old point and shoot.  

Some videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HASop2JlC_0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPK4yOkaxyY


We are finally getting Malin's room finished and getting her evicted from the pack-n-play in our room.  It's time! Here's one project...her new mobile.   We haven't made any progress in sleeping through the night...more like regression.  However, we have successfully had M in bed asleep by 7:30-8:30 for the last 3 nights (she was quite the night owl before this).  So hoping a better night sleep for all of us is just around the corner.

And lastly, Lucas if finally back on days! I don't think I need to say any more than that.

Little Princess

       

10 week catch-up

The weeks are just flying by and I can't seem to stay on top of updating the blog!

5 days after returning from Cape Cod, we were off to Colorado! Luckily, my mom helped us fly home since this was our first plane trip.  Number one thing I have learned, packing to travel with a baby is entirely different than packing for a 2 week Europe trip in just a carry-on.  I've become an expert business packer, but will definitely need some practice for travel with Malin.

Malin's trip definitely sets the bar.  We had a limo ride from Stony Brook to LGA followed by an upgrade to first class.  Malin did great - hardly made a peep.  I'm sure the 1st class travelers appreciated that.  

We had a great time in Boulder.  My mom was busy playing Mary Poppins day and night while my dad and I took care of business at a conference all week.  

Patchy hair

Loves her tummy time

With her Papa

My mini me

With her bestie, her mormor

First time in the bumbo!

Malin is smiling up a storm, silent giggling, trying to mock our voices and faces, definitely interested in her toys, and wants to always be moving.  We're still not sleeping through the night (she loves her 3am party), but hopefully we'll get there now that we are home.

Still cannot believe it was only 10 weeks ago that we met our little girl!

2 Months

Happy 2 month birthday, sweet Malin! We can't believe that it's already been 2 months...1/6 of a year!

You are always moving and are so interested in everything around you.  We almost always have to have you held up or sitting up so that you can see out.  You started really smiling just shy of 8 weeks...it's so fun to watch you light up and see you with silent giggles. You flirt with your daddy when he's home, even if we've had a rough day together.  Sleep is starting to get better - you go anywhere between 5-7 hr stretches.

The stats at the 2 month check-up:
Weight: 10lbs (5lb 6oz at birth)...25th percentile
Length: 22inches (18 3/4 at birth) - 50th percentile
Head circumference: 37cm - 10th percentile (I think that's slower to catch up!)

The biggest thing that happened at the appointment was getting 2 shots and one oral vaccine.  You were not a happy camper, but seemed back to normal once we got home!

Me and the nurse holding her down! 

Sad sad baby

Oral vaccine, you enjoyed the taste!