3 Months Old----Rewarding

 Even though he is awesome and wonderful as all babies are.  I have to admit that this little guy has been a lot of work.  We did get off to a rough start with me being sick in the beginning and the issues with nursing as well.
The problem for Joel is that William was a freak of nature baby that slept anytime you wanted him to and was as content as can be.  Joel is a very good baby compared to some of the horror stories I have heard.  He is like any other baby (except William) needy and fussy at times.  He is spoiled! 
I don't think I know how to not spoil someone this adorable though.

His personality is emerging daily.  He is so smiley!  He laughs a little now too. 

He is mostly formula fed at this point but does comfort nurse.
 I don't know who it comforts more, me or him?  I am very thankful to still have that bonding time with him.

 He isn't sleeping through the night yet. I was hoping that William wasn't a freak of nature when it came to that and that Joel would sleep 12 hours at 3 months too, but no such luck so far.  But that is okay he is allowed to be normal.  He does sleep for a 5-6 hour stretch sometimes, so I am not going to complain. I will take what I can get!

 I have really enjoyed these last 2-3 weeks what he is waking up to his little world.  He is adorable!  I do love him so much.  He is perfect. When he looks at me and that beautiful grin lights up his chubby little face it is the most rewarding moment of my day. 

Joel just started making this face.  I know his intention here is to inform me that he sad about something but it is so darn adorable it just make me get the camera and hope he continues to make that lip out. 

 What  a beauty!  And I made him myself!

 Awwww, poor thing his Mama just cant get enough of it. 

Fair Night

 This was our first time to the fair as a family.  I was really excited to see how William would react to it.  He is full of surprises when it comes to whether or not he will be afraid or over the moon about things like this. 

 I had a feeling though that we had the secret weapon for him to overcome any fears or insecurities.....his wonderful Dada.
They rode most of the rides together since we knew that I would be holding/ feeding Joel most of the day. 

 

Angela came with us for the first few hours there and treated us to this fun night out as a family. She was a big help with Joel and I really enjoyed that.

She loved watching these two play and ride rides together.

 

I have to admit though, Shea and I underestimated the courage of our little man. 


We thought for sure that there was no way that he would ride ANYTHING alone but he made liars out of us.
This was one of his favorite rides.  He is like any 2.5 year old....obsessed with trucks!

 and cars too of course!

It was such a fun night!  I have always enjoyed fairs. Every year that I have lived in Charleston I have missed it some reason or another. 

 This night was worth the wait though. 

 

I got to do a couple rides with William.  This was one of his favorites.  The merry-go-round.  He squealed and laughed.  And when we got on the ferris wheel together, as we were rising up to the top he said "Mama this is like the horsy going up and down."

 

 

 How could I not mention my littlest man.  He was sooooooo good for me. We there for about 6 hours and he was a little trooper.  Much to my surprise he slept in the stroller a good bit and when that wouldnt do he snoozed in the sling. 

 He is really waking up to the world around him now too.

 This is my favorite.  I cant believe he is over 2.5 months now. 

I cant wait until next year!

I think he is over having a camera in his face all the time.....

2 months old

He is such a sweet baby. He loves his Mama.  We are pretty much attached to each other right now. 

He is getting a little better everyday.  Finally we turned a corner after a breathing treatment at the doctor's office a couple days ago. His eyes still look a little weak in these pictures though. 

This is my favorite! It really looks like him, which is hard to accomplish with babies this age. 

Precious