our life in fayetteville...: December 2012

Nick and I both know these videos are the product of first time parents catching the little things that are SUCH a big deal. But, we can't help but smile watching them over and over again. Kennedy gave us her first giggle last week. With a lot of encouragement (and bouncing) she cooperated and shared a "little giggle" on video.

As we've mentioned before, Kennedy has been swaddled for all of her naps and through the night. While our parents strongly opposed us wrapping her up like a burrito, we really do think this helped Kennedy sleep so well! However, about a week ago, we started the process of weaning her from the swaddle. It started with one arm in and one arm out and then transitioned to both arms out. With this freedom, she developed a new love....her thumb! We aren't so sure how we feel about this but it sure is cute!

I can't believe how long it has taken us to post these pictures! Life has been busy. Very busy. But we wouldn't have it any other way! Since the last time we posted, we survived a 12 hour drive to Cincinnati and had an awesome Thanksgiving Week. Kennedy got to meet lots of friends, family and her youngest cousin Parker! I officially started back to work two weeks ago and we've had a house full of wonderful babysitters taking care of Kennedy! Nick's parents took the first week and my mom had the second. We are so thankful for their generosity and love that they poured into our sweet baby girl while I started back to work. Kennedy will officially start at the Montessori school here in Fayetteville on January 2nd. So before we actually celebrate her 4 month birthday in about two weeks, here a few highlights of our 3 month old!

Our mornings - As we mentioned before, we are SO thankful that Kennedy is a wonderful sleeper. She usually averages between 11 and 12 hours a night. With that kind of sleep, you would think she would wake up screaming to eat. However, most mornings, Jack sits by Kennedy's door begging us to wake her up and when we do she is ALL smiles. Nick says this is his favorite part of the day.

No more bobble head - Between her tummy time and her bumbo chair, it is amazing to see her head control and neck strength. She can lift her head and chest off the ground when on her belly.

Rolling Over - well not really. We really think she may crawl or walk before she rolls over but we practice all of the time. I'm sure one of these days she will put all of her crazy leg kicks and arm movements all together that will lead to a roll.

Her hair - or what she has left of it! Kennedy has lost so much of her hair but it just gives me an excuse to buy more headbands and larger bows!

Cuddle Time - is fading fast but we cherish every second when we get it! Because Kennedy is so alert during the day, our only chance of what we call the "snuggle bug" appearing is after her last feed of the day. She is usually so exhausted that she turns into a wet noodle and allows us to snuggle...which is the best.

Smiles - I said it before, but really we can't get enough of her sweet smiles. It's as if sometimes she can't control herself and her entire face lights up. We expect giggles any day now but until then we will take the endless smiles that she loves to share.