weeks 6-13

 

 

Can you tell how much he's grown already??? It's unbelievable to me that my sweet baby is already 3 months old!

Sweet Tripp - 

These weeks were very full and busy. Not only were you busy growing and changing, but our family was busy traveling so that all our friends and family could meet you and love on you. You didn't start off as a great traveler, but over these weeks you have become much more relaxed and "go with the flow." 

You reached so many milestones in such a short time! During week 7 you really began responding to us. Your first smiles were so sweet and so precious to us. We enjoyed just sitting and talking to you and watching you begin "talk" back. Over weeks 7 to 9 you really discovered your voice. It was so fun listening to you squealing and gurgling. You made some really funny noises. One of our favorites is when you go "hoooo, hooo" like a hoot owl! You really love to talk...I think you came by that one honest thanks to your Daddy. :)

You hold your head up really well during tummy time, though it is still not your favorite thing to do. You love playing under your play gym and you talk to the animals that hang over your head. It's been so fun watching you begin reaching for them and clinging when you actually get ahold of them. Around 10 weeks you began bicycling your legs, especially in the bath. You still love your bath so much and you have started splashing around like crazy. No matter how cranky you are I know I can give you a bath and you will become a different baby. You still love your hand and prefer it over your pacifier. You can't quite get your thumb yet, but I am almost certain you will get it soon. Your hair had almost all fallen out by 6 weeks, but were pleasantly surprised that it has begin to grow back really quickly and you have almost as much as you started with by week 13. Weeks 12 and 13 were big milestones for you as well. You started to roll yourself over from your back to your tummy. You aren't doing it often, but I know it won't be long. You also discovered your feet! It's so funny to watch you stare at them and rub them together like they are hands! You also have discovered the talent of "bubble blowing" with your spit. It's funny now, but I don't know how fun that will be in the future. Your salivary glands have kicked in and you are officially now a slobber monster. 

If you can't tell precious boy already I'll just state it plainly. In your 3 short months of life you have absolutely captivated both your Momma and Daddy. We are so in love with you. Your Daddy says all the time, "He is the coolest guy I know!" He is incredible with you and I know you will respect and admire him so much each day. You two will be the best of friends. We are so blessed by you and we thank Jesus each day for allowing us the privilege of raising you. We love you so much!

-Momma & Daddy