Dylan is 3 Months Old!

Our little miss turned 3 months old yesterday! She's such a happy butterball of a baby and she just keeps getting more precious every day.  I love this stage of babyhood because the difficulty of the newborn stage is behind you and now the fun stuff begins.  I know she'll start hitting so many exciting milestones week after week.  And I love that we have such a strong connection now...she really knows that I'm her mama!  And I plan to keep it that way.  Given that Jack and Gavin are both daddy's boys, there is no way this one will be a daddy's girl.  She's all mine!

She's still sleeping like a champ.  In fact, we started putting her down earlier since she's so cranky around dinner time.  So we started putting her to bed at 7:30 pm instead of 8:00 pm.  I was so worried she would wake up early but she slept even longer....until 7:00 am!  I love my little sleeper!  But the poor thing is currently having a growth spurt and teething at the same time.  She's drooling like a mad-woman, constantly gnaws on her hands and is crabby during the day.  Teething never bothered the boys so I'm having a hard time figuring out what will make her feel better.  I can't wait for this tough run to pass. 

But despite her pain, she's still so happy and smiley.  She's pretty chill, but I don't want to jinx myself.  I said the same thing about Gavin and we all know how that turned out.  But to be honest I don't want her to be too laid-back.  I love that my boys have big personalities and I want the same for her.  I picture her as a spunky and entertaining toddler who dances, sings and bosses everyone around.  I have a feeling she's going to run this house in no time!

She's been giggling a lot and I finally caught it on camera and posted the video at the bottom.  But in terms of other tricks, she's still not doing much.  I guess she's just content being chubby and lazy.  Honestly, she really just wants to be held all day.  But I know she will do things in her own time so I'm not too worried about it.  I just plan to enjoy her as she is and not rush her out of the baby stage too fast.  Since she's my last baby I want to soak in every little moment because I know how quickly it goes. So here she is in all her plump glory...

I LOVE this picture.  Her daddy was standing over my shoulder making her laugh and she took the bait....and then she fell over!  Gotta love the drool on her shirt...

Hanging with dad watching some football.  We've already decided she will be a Charger fan because no girl wants to wear a brown and orange cheer leading uniform!

I catch her smiling on camera all the time now!

I was taking pictures of her on the couch and the boys decided that wanted to come over and show her their toys.  Could she look more bored?!  Her outfit came from Aunt Mandi and it's adorable!!  It's her first jean skirt and we basically had to stuff her in it...

Since she won't do tummy time very often we have been putting her in the Bumbo so she can strengthen her neck and back muscles.  So far she really loves it.  She'll sit in it for 10-15 minutes and chill with the boys while they watch the tube...

This picture says it all!  Jack is leaning in for a kiss while it looks like Gavin is about ready to smack her head...

Last weekend I took her to my cousin Shelly's wedding shower.  It was her first introduction to all the Barber ladies and she got to meet all of her great aunties and cousins. They all LOVE babies so she got passed around a lot but she handled it like a champ.  She's going to fit right into the family.  Here she is with my aunts Geri and Marlene and cousin Sami...

With her auntie Jenny, who is as obsessed with Dylan as I am.  My sister is the best!

A rare photo with mommy.  I love my girl...

Such a pretty girl!  Her eyes are looking very blue now but I am still holding out hope that they will turn green like mine...

With my cousin Katie - our kid's favorite baby sitter ever!  I love that I have so many cousins who can watch my kids.  I never have to leave them with strangers...

 

 

My photo partner in crime...Auntie Sandy...

We finally caught Dylan giggle on camera.  If you are only interested in seeing her giggle then you only need to watch the first 15 seconds of the video.  The rest is my really bad singing and the boys basically pounding on each other in the background.  I have no idea why Christian though that was cuter than the baby giggling but for some reason he did.  Enjoy...

http://youtu.be/FFZwlVUS1go