3 Months!

I realize he doesn't look too amused in this picture, but it was hard to get a
clear pic of this kid. He's so wiggly! 

Milestones

• Baby has got cooing down. We have some great conversations. He's rather animated and smiley. Trust me, it's adorable.
• He's becoming stronger. He now likes to hold on to our thumbs and try to pull himself up to a sitting position. By the end of the month he was doing more then trying, he was succeeding. 
• He generally is sleeping more at night, Hallelujah! He seems to be sleeping in a couple 4(ish) hour chunks, which is so much better than screaming all night. However, that little night owl doesn't like to go to sleep before midnight. One night he slept for 6 hours straight, it was kind of the best night of my life. (Funny how lack of sleep changes your priorities.)
• He's found his hands and likes to suck on them all the time.
• First time being babysat away from his mom and dad. Thanks Noelle and Cal, he had a blast!

Likes

• While he doesn't like getting his diaper changed, he strangely likes to hang out on his changing table. This is when he coos the most.
• He's getting to the point where baby board books will hold his interest for a little bit and he likes looking at the pictures.
• His preferred position is to be held face forward and for us to be moving at all times. If you think you can sit down for a break, think again, he demands otherwise. 
• Kicking! Kicking in the bath and acting surprised when he gets splashed, kicking on his play mat, kicking in his bouncer. Lots and lots of kicking.
• Smiling! Smiling is his favorite.

Dislikes

• Shots. The first week of this month was a rough one.
• While he is sleeping at night a little better, he doesn't actually like to go to sleep. He fights it like crazy, silly boy. Doesn't he know sleep is glorious?
• Anywhere that is not in someone's arms. (Except for the car, he likes that.) He's in this stage where he wants to be held all time. See above for the expectation of how he wants to be properly held.

A Few Tidbits

• New Favorite Music: The Pride and Prejudice Soundtrack (it's soothing), Fictionist's new album and "The Sound of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkle. (We tried some other Simon and Garfunkle songs and they just didn't cut it.)
• Favorite Hymns: "How Firm a Foundation" and "High on a Mountaintop"
• Favorite Literary Works: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Little Masters baby book (He likes to look at the map of the Mississippi.) As well, the Little Critter board books.
• Favorite Time of Day: Morning
• Least Favorite time of Day: Evening aka Fussy Time!
• Have I mentioned this baby is ticklish, because he is. He can't decide if he likes being tickled, though.

Outtakes from his 3 Month Photo Shoot

Showing off his little double chin.

Apparently, it is hilarious to push over Mr. Lion.

And we all fall down...