James is three months old!
weight: 13 pounds, 9 ounces
length: 24.25 inches
head: 17.25 inches
hair: early stages of male pattern baldness
My little chubster gained over two pounds in the last month. It’s not surprising, because he eats all the time. I’m not complaining, though: his chunk is my favorite thing. He also grew over an inch in length and, unsurprisingly, an inch in head circumference. The noggins on my kids, man.
This month, we learned that James does in fact know how to cry. That being said, he rarely uses his voice for anything other than laughing and cooing. He’s such an easy-going, happy little guy.
He loves tummy time now, and really likes sitting on my lap, facing the room. His favorite thing to look at is Annabel, but he also watches Rigby like a hawk. His neck is pretty strong, especially considering the size of the melon on top of it. I think he’ll start rolling from his back to his tummy in the next few weeks. He’s sooooo close.
I’ve been working on transitioning James to his crib. For the most part, he’s been sleeping in a Rock n’ Play Sleeper next to my bed, which has been AMAZING. I wish I’d had one for the girls. But, he’s approaching the age and weight limits, so I’ve started putting him in his crib for naps during the day. He doesn’t love it…the Rock n’ Play is very cozy, so it’s weird for him to be in a wide-open bed (he has never liked being swaddled). Once he’s happy with his naps in the crib during the day, I’ll start putting him in his crib at night, too. I don’t want to mess with him too much all at once, because he’s sleeping for eight-hour stretches at night. I KNOW! Neither of the girls slept that long at this point, so this is really amazing.
A quarter of a year is done already, I can’t believe it. Oh how I love this sweet little boy.
Gina says:
I have three kids of my own which I think are pretty cute, however James and Annie are the cutest kids. James is so angelic and perfect. You and your family deserve it.
Kim says:
oh so cute; and I can see both Maddie and Annie in his face!
Annalisa says:
What is it with Thursday babies and being opinionated about everything? It took my daughter months to accept sleeping in a crib. She never took to swaddling either. Then, we had the same issues transitioning her to a “big girl” bed (just did it last month, after about six months of her stubbornly saying “no! cwib!” whenever we pointed out the nice comfy bed in her room).
Here’s hoping James doesn’t prove as stubborn.
alimartell says:
The rolls on his legs. OMG. I was to squish.
alimartell says:
or, you know, want.
Annalisa says:
+1
I also love how this is continuing the fist pump thing from a while back.
Shelly says:
I love the monthly updates that you’ve always done for your kids but I especially love the new format for James with his little “bio” each month. It’s like he’s a celebrity we’re all following-too cute! Glad to hear he’s as happy as he looks in all his pics & that he’s sleeping through the night. Victory for any parent of a 3 month old!!!
MG says:
I so wanted one of those sleep things. But then I scared myself by all the bad reviews about the whole “flat head” issue. BUT the good reviews were SO good! Instead my littlest one (my 4th) lived in her homemade Moby for almost 4 months! I’m so happy for you that your little guy has been such joy!
Jeanie says:
The pictures are great. He is adorable!
Cam says:
Wow, what a happy guy. He really is your clone! It is crazy how much you two look alike.
nat says:
Ridiculous amounts of cuteness. Ridiculous.
Ah, yes, the RNP and flat-headedness. We had one too (due to baby having severe reflux) and it was almost literally a lifesaver. No joke. It was either that or a gagging, choking newborn who could not sleep more than 20 minutes at a time. She did develop a flat head, but that was due to not being able to get tummy time b/c of the reflux, and also she was swaddled (it was cold at the time) and couldn’t really move her head around. If he’s getting enough tummy time, he’ll be fine. Also without swaddling, he’s likely moving his head around enough while he sleeps in that thing.
We did the same thing as you…naps in the crib…I think she moved out of the RNP for good around 4 / 5 months.
Mary Ann says:
Wow I can’t believe he is three months old already. I love watching him grow, he is such an adorable baby. Little boys are so sweet.
Debra says:
I’ve been following for a while, first time commenting though. I just had to say that in the second and last pictures James looks so much like Annie, in the eyes especially.
Amanda says:
3 months old already!! What a sweet little boy!
Lanie says:
Happy 3 months to you and your parents, sweet baby James!!
Jenn says:
3 months already?!?! He is so sweet & check out those lashes!!! My favourite pic is the one where he is one the white sheet with his chubby little legs pulled up and that huge, adorable smile on his little face!!! Love him!!xo
Jen says:
We used the Rock n Play for a loooong time; isn’t it awesome??! Our little boy was 5 mos when we HAD to switch to a crib (and he was quite the chub!). Don’t feel like you need to stop using it if he likes it. You have adorable kids btw!
Mia says:
OMG i can’t stand how adorable he is!!! look at his delicious thigh rolls! congrats on your beautiful family
Paula says:
3 months. It IS hard to believe. A whole summer. I’m glad you had him in the summer too so that the weather wasn’t so crappy. Just hot.
staci says:
he is so cute! love all of those smiles (and rolls!).
Becca Masters says:
Heather, you are making me want another teeny tiny squish!
he is freaking too cute for words!