The Belly Laugh :)

How can you not smile while watching this video? ohmyword, I'm so in love with this little guy. As you can see, he has now established the most adorable little laugh in the world. He has been giggling for awhile, but the full out belly laugh is new this week. I love it! We went to my parents house this past weekend and my mom was determined to hear this new laugh. We gave him a bath in the evening and Grandma had him going for at least 10 minutes straight. I'm just glad I could finally get it on video! This afternoon Kevin was able to get him laughing, and I'm thrilled he was finally able to hear it in person. I've heard it this past week while I'm home with him, but he's usually so tired in the evening that it took a couple extra days for Kevin to hear it.



Another thing he has started doing is grabbing onto our fingers and pulling himself into a sitting up position. When he lays on his back he is constantly trying to push down on his elbows and pull his head up. He loves to sit up, still with a little help from us, but ahhhh!.... he's getting so big.

3 months old

I’m sure I sound like a broken record, but I can’t help but say it again... I can’t believe how fast time is flying by. Jaiden has now mastered rolling over from stomach to back, yayy! He smiles constantly, loves blowing bubbles, and is a drooling machine. Wow, you never really know how much saliva a person has until you’re constantly covered in it! He sits up in his little Bumbo seat and loves taking in his surroundings from a new perspective. He watched his first baby Einstein movie the other day and was completely mesmerized. I recorded him watching it, and I’m not kidding when I say he didn’t even blink. He is still sleeping through the night and we are truly blessed. He completely recognizes Kevin and I and squeals, throws his arms around, and kicks out his feet in excitement. We have had great weather this past week and spent a lot of time outside, which he loved. I’m anxious for the summer weather so we won’t have to worry about bundling up in so many layers. Kevin and I are so lucky to have such a happy, loving, cute little addition to our family. We are so in love.

Firsts and Favorites :)

Where did this little blonde hair blue eyed baby boy come from?! Jaiden is now completely blonde with the biggest brightest blue eyes I’ve ever seen. I’m thinking he got that from my mom, but who knew her traits were so dominate? Kevin has dark brown hair and brown eyes I have hazel eyes are dark hair (that I highlight to try to get blonde) and yet our little monkey is the complete opposite! Who would have thought?! He is now making some hilarious facial expressions that I can totally see Kevin through. I can’t help but laugh to see how different yet exactly alike they really are. Jaiden’s eyelashes are growing longer and thicker by the day, he’s such a cutie. He has officially grown out of his 0-3 month clothes already, but I have to admit I’m a little excited because I LOVE all the 3-6 month stuff that I’ve found.

I’ve been trying to stay up to date with his first year calendar and writing down all his “firsts” and “favorites”. I came up with a list of everything that he loves to do so far and I just thought I’d share...

1. He LOVES sleep. This may even be an understatement. He started sleeping through the night February 18th and has continued to do so since. He usually sleeps a good 8 hours but his record is 10 hours 15 minutes straight. Absolutely Amazing! I was in quite a bit of pain, and so ready to nurse, but I’m not complaining. He pretty much rocks.
2. The Direct TV Screen saver- He would stare at this for hours if we let him. He watches it travel all around the screen and is completely mesmerized. Pretty boring if you ask me, but again, I can’t complain. We often find ourselves using this trick right around dinner time...
3. Any sort of lights, he’s all about it. Ceiling lights, nightlights, toys with lights, and the list goes on
4. Music will always make him smile
5. Talking back to the television... I’m pretty sure this was a learned behavior. Note to Kevin- little eyes are watching!
6. Being naked is apparently one of the best things in life. We are really , REALLY hoping this is just a phase...
7. Shoving his entire fist in his mouth. This is his new thing and he continues to stick it far enough in his mouth to choke on a daily basis. He always manages to look shocked at what just happened. I’m sure he’ll catch on.... one day or another.
8. Talking a bath is probably the best part of his day. I cannot wait to get him into swimming classes, I think he is just going to be in a whole different world. He absolutely loves water.
9. Stroller rides in the mall- (which are a GREAT way to get rid of the awful cabin fever that winter brings). I wish I had brought my camera. Every time we passed a different store sign that was lit up he was wide eyed and completely fixated on it. I will be doing this on a regular basis until warmer weather comes. Then once it’s nice outside I’m pretty sure you know where you can find us majority of the time
10. His silky blankie... LIFE SAVER. I would recommend one for every parent to be. It calms him down 100% of the time. One side is a super soft microfiber and the other side is satin. Ours is from elegantbaby.com. Probably one of the best purchases I’ve made to this day.
11. Last but not least, the letters that spell out his name on his wall. Kevin and I really missed the memo... apparently, they are quite hilarious. We bought him tons of fun toys, stuffed animals, books, etc thinking he would love them (which I’m sure he will one day) but for the time being I think seeing those letters have made his life complete. I’m not sure if it’s the contrast of the white against the dark brown wall, but oh my word he is in love. He smiles, laughs, talks to those letters as if nothing else in the room matters... myself included. I could be singing, jumping all around, playing peek-a-boo and so on and he would not even know I was in the room. Whatever makes him happy....