Some Big Changes- Part One

In May 2012 John Thomas and I decided to ride through a neighborhood on a random day. We had sort of talked about moving into a larger house, but had not put too much thought into it since it was just us and Wally. As we were riding around we found a house that we loved! We called the realtor, set up an appointment and after a few weeks of praying and discussing, decided to put an offer in contingent of selling our home. Since we did not want the stress of two mortgage payments (who would?) we listed our house on the market. Long story short, we could not come to an agreement with the sellers but decided to go ahead and keep our house listed and keep looking for our new home.

We had our house on the market for about 3 or 4 weeks and had a few people come and look. Early June we found out that we were going to have an extra addition. We had decided we would begin trying for a baby and if it took one month or twenty months, we would stay patient throughout. Month one and I was pregnant. We decided we did not want the stress of preparing for a baby and selling a house, etc. so I called the realtor and took our house off the market.

The next few months we were not actively looking for a house or land, but we had not erased the thought out of our head.

Fast forward to November. I randomly rode through the neighborhood and noticed that same house from May was still for sale and the price had been dropped to lower than our original offer. It was a sign. I prayed, talked to John Thomas and we decided we would call the relator again.

We went and looked at the house and decided we still liked it. Put in an offer (contingent on selling our house, again) and bam, they accepted. Our house went back up on the market at the beginning of December.

We had a few showings throughout the holidays. I was okay with not selling super quick since Greyson was due in February. The last thing I wanted was not to make a closing date because I was in labor.

The end of March came and we still had not sold our house. The sellers of the other house had another offer and we had first right of refusal and 48 hours to make a decision. We decided it was best to go ahead and give it up because we had no idea how long it would take to sell our house.

Back to square one...

Three Months!

Greyson, you are THREE months old today!
 

 I seriously feel like I was just writing your 2 month post. How did a month go by already?
 

Here's what you're up to...
 

Weight:

15 pounds! You are growing like crazy!!!

Height:

23 1/2 inches is my best guess!

Clothes:

Mostly still in 6 month clothes. I'll occasionally find a 3 month we can squeeze you into, and you're starting to wear more 9 months now. They're still a little big, but they work!

Diapers:

  We moved last week to Size 2!

 

Feeding:

Still eating 5 times a day. Up to about 6 1/2 oz. a feeding, and you're rarely fussy for more. Every now and then you wake up early or during the night and I nurse you back to sleep. You have 3 breastmilk bottles a day and 2 formula bottles. We have had a busy month and I can't keep up with how much you eat!

Hair/Eyes:

You are starting to get a lot of thick hair on top! It is also beginning to lighten up. I guess you will be a little blonde baby for summer! Your eyes are still blue and when you wear blue they are so light and even more pretty!

 

 Sleep:

 You're sleeping from about 8 at night to 5:30-6 in the morning. We moved last weekend and just now have your crib back up so your schedule is a little off. You take one and sometimes two really good naps a day. If you are in your car seat and we are on the go, you will sleep the whole time! You love to ride!

 
Fun Stuff:

You can roll from tummy to back! You don't always, but you can when you want to! You're also pushing up on your arms more and holding your head up higher  and for longer amounts of time during tummy time! You are SO strong!!!
 

You are such a happy baby!  You love to grin and laugh. It makes this momma's heart so full when you smile so huge!

In the past week you have discovered your hands and you love them in your mouth. I'd rather you take a paci if you must chew on something, but you keep it in for a minute or so, spit it out, and put your fist in there. 
 

Your daddy thinks you are going to be left-handed ...when you're hungry, those two fingers from your left hand go in your mouth every time. You'll occasionally chew on your right fist, but not as often. 
 

You are a drool monster lately! I constantly have to wipe your mouth. I think you might be an early teether!

You are the most content baby majority of the time! I love that I can lay you down and you can entertain yourself while I get things done!
 

You still love Wally very much! He is starting to really love you!

This month has been a whirlwind! We have sold our house, moved in with your mimi and papa while we hopefully build (that's another story by itself), your dad had to have some ear surgery which ended up being a lot more serious than we thought, and I have gone back to work. You have been a complete champ!
 

Tonight as I put you down to go to bed my heart was so full! Everyday I feel more and more blessed to be your mom! God has blessed your daddy and me more than we could ever imagine! Thank you for making the past three months the best for us!!

We love you so very much!