Bobble head status

Over the last 12 weeks, we've been working on strengthening our neck muscles -- either through tummy time or upright time on someone's shoulder...and it's paid off! Over the past few weeks we've gone from looking like a bobble head on the dashboard of a truck off-roading in the jungle to one sitting on a stable surface. The head still moves, but in smaller, more controlled motions...so we're getting much closer to the coveted "sitting up" position.

Today we tried sitting in the bumbo seat, and while we're probably not quite ready for this -- he sure did look cute. :)

The dreaded "growth spurt"

Alas, dear family and friends -- we've hit the wonderful 3-month growth spurt. Doctors say that Ryan could literally grow several ounces or centimeters all at once -- and with the way he's eating these days, I believe it.

Ryan's chowing down every 2 to 2.5 hours the last day or so, which is great for him...but not so great for mommy's sleep. (Although he didn't sleep much more than that to begin with anyway!)

Cross your fingers that he doesn't outgrow his baptismal outfit before the big day arrives (t-minus 8 days). :)

Ryan - 12 weeks

Now that Ryan's a little older, I can find time (during afternoon naps - yay!) to post pictures, short videos and stories...

Ryan's become quite the "talker" these days -- take a look at this conversation with daddy from the other night and see for yourself.