When you have 3 children!
Wow! What a change from 2 to 3, but I love it! Andrew has become the center of attention in so many things, and more so by his sisters. They relish playing with him when he gets home from school, and we have all nicknames him Bubba Bear. When Julia gets home around 3 she usually gives him his bottles, and then we put him down for a nap. He lights up when he sees Julia. It is adorable.
Charlotte still always asks to hold him, and she complains when he pulls her hair. She doesn't QUITE get that he is a baby and can't help it, but luckily she laughs and does not get mad.
Mommy is now a stay at home mom for a while. It has been a huge change, but I love every minute of being with Andrew. I have made some great friends with other little ones, and we stick together. Andrew is gaining weight now, and the big joke is our pediatrician said he'll probably be one of those kids we'll have to feed to keep weight on him. If he did not look just like Chris we'd wonder if we brought the right baby home.
He is an absolute ham, and when not hungry or in his car seat is a smiley little guy. He has a great disposition, and makes us laugh. Two days ago we started oatmeal, and he is doing great with it. He is grabbing his feet and drooling like crazy for weeks now. No tooth, but I think his bottom right will be his first. His hair has really grown but gets matted in the back. He loves a show called "Curious Buddies: Look and Listen at the Park", and is starting to jump in his jumperoo, and likes to lay on his back and play with toys. Daddy is, by far, his favorite person. Whenever he sees him he gives him a big goofy grin. I thought I was going to have a Momma's boy but no such luck :).
The girls are doing great in school. Julia's reading level is high and advanced, but she struggles with math. Charlotte is doing well with pre-k.
We THINK Andrew is growing out of his reflux. I have started to back off the meds, and he seems to be doing ok. Hopefully that continues.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Everyone was thrilled, and we're so grateful and lucky to have some of the greatest kids ever. Enjoy the pics!
