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3 month sweetie

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Being a mom is hard. I have so much respect for all of the moms that go before me. It is hard yet so beautiful. Our little love was 3 months on the 30th. 

Abby, 
Your smile is so contagious and so sweet. You  "chat" away with whoever will listen! You've started making new sounds and love when we echo you!!
 

This month you've  found your first  beloved toy: Mr. Monkey. You  coo at and talk to Mr. Monkey and friends frequently. I would say you even flirts with him. 

You have become much more content being on your own- you love to lay on your play gym and talk to your friends, move your arms and kick your feet! 

You started sleeping through the night this month!!! After a week back at school for mom, you went ALL night in your crib.  (10 weeks old) This was the first time that we put you in your crib overnight. What a game changer for mom and dad!! 

Mom got her first full night of sleep since before she was pregnant at 11 weeks ! Phew!

You have gotten so much stronger this month and continue to build that strength. You love when we let you stand on our laps (this started last month). You used to only make it about 10 seconds, now you could make it 10 minutes!! You also can sit in the Bumbo on your own now!! This happened right about at 3 months. You get tired of holding your neck up after about 15 minutes. :)
 
We love when you flash us a cheesy smile and bring your shoulders up to your chin after your morning feeding.

You recognize many family members and have so many that love on you!! 

We love you miss Abby!  




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