Time flies when you're having fun. I can't believe Charlie is 3 months old. I took some pictures of him on his 3 month b'day. I'm not a very good photographer, but the day was documented.
for some reason, this photo WILL NOT rotate
We don't go back to the doctor until January, but right now he is a little over 16 pounds and wearing 6 month (and a few 9 months) clothing.
We have had a relaxing time with not much on the agenda back in NC. One lazy morning we snuggled with the dogs for a while:
Charlie man loves his Baby Einstein toy
The first weekend of December we went to Cary, NC (outside of Raleigh) to a Christmas sidewalk festival. Not much to it, but we found an awesome Santa and a pretty scrumptious taco truck!
We took a family photo with Santa and it didn't turn out so well. I look like I rolled out of bed. I assure you I actually showered and attempted to look decent. My mom told me that I looked better after giving birth than I do in this picture.
Thanks, mom.
Last post I mentioned Charlie's super short naps. Well, we are trying to work on that. Today we started "CIO"... cry it out. I read a blogpost that suggested it's all or nothing. Well, I read that post after his morning nap, which was taken in his swing. I know, I know... that's a terrible habit to start and I should've started this from day one, blah, blah, blah. It's a lot less stressful in his swing, though!
This is how it's gone so far:
Put in crib at 10:50.
Cried until 11:25.
Fell asleep.
Mom thought, "That wasn't so hard. Maybe he'll take a full nap."
Nope. Woke up screaming at 11:50. 25 minute nap. AWESOME.
Calmed himself down.
UPS man knocks on door and Hutch goes wild.
Mom let baby "CIO" again.
Not giving in. Not giving in. Not giving in.
Cries went from red-faced, sweaty hysterics to talking ahhhhhs.
Then back to hysterics, followed by more talking ahhs.
Mail woman puts mail in our mailbox. Hutch goes wild. REALLY, DOG?
Charlie has worked himself in a corner, diagonally across the crib.
15 minutes later, we're back in business.
I almost gave in.
He sleeps until 12:15. 10 minutes. UGH!
I'm giving in. But I don't.
He cried for a little longer, then slept until 12:55, another 30 minutes. I had time to eat lunch, start dinner in the crock pot, and sort through the mail. I'll take it.
He woke up happy as can be!
He slept a total of 65 minutes. Not too shabby. Maybe next time they will be consecutive!
We're leaving to head back to Alabama on Friday. I AM SO EXCITED!!! We are having Charlie baptized on Sunday at our church in Auburn. The church called and said that Brother George and Charles have switched services, so Brother George won't be preaching. I was a little disappointed. Don't get me wrong, Charles is FABULOUS, but I have a special place in my heart for Brother George. Luckily, Brother George said he'd come to the sanctuary to baptize Charlie and then head back over to the chapel for his service there. How special!! I'm really thrilled that we are able to do this while we are home.
We have plans to go to Auburn, Birmingham, and Bay Minette. Looking forward to spending the holidays at home with family!!
Merry Christmas!!
