A few of Sidney's favorite Christmas gifts

Sidney's Christmas outfit made by Grandma Sue.

A lovely gift from Erica, Mike and Fletcher. We love the pink and brown!


Oh boy! Toys!! These are from Cousins John and James.


Christmas outfit from Grandma Leen and Grampa Joe. Love the hat!


Uncle Tommy and Aunt Kathy are outfitting the next generation of Steelers fans!!

Happy Morning Baby

Sidney seems to be a morning person. She wakes up slowly while sucking her thumb and talking to her mobile friends. She is always happy to see Mommy or Daddy when they come into her room. I can only hope she continues with this behavior as the months and years go by.

Hi, I'm three months old

Sidney is three months old today! Mommy and Sidney celebrated by going to a Monday Morning Mommy Movie at a local theater. They allow infants into the early show and they can fuss and cry as much as they want. She was very well behaved despite filling two diapers during the hour and a half.

She is still sleeping through the night which we love so very much. She usually gives us a bit of a fuss before going to bed, but once she's out, she's out for the count. She is making all kinds of sounds and seems to add a new one everyday. It's amazing how much she has changed in three months, and we are looking forward to what happens next with her.

Some thoughts as we approach three months

As we're approaching Sidney's three month birthday, I am thinking of all the changes that have taken place. She is much more interactive now and is becoming more fun to be around. She has been sleeping through the night since around six weeks for which Davin and I are very, very grateful. The trick seems to be not running into her room at every stir or fuss. She seems to be good at putting herself back to sleep. The only challenge with sleep has been getting her to go to sleep in the first place. She get's very fussy in the late evening, and we have found it challenging to put her down. The thing that seems to work the best is nursing her right before bed. She will usually fuss a little bit, but be asleep within a few minutes. Then, she's out until 7 or 8am. Wonderful!

She really is a good baby. She seems to enjoy car rides though we haven't ventured too far from home yet. She will sit through a meal at a restaurant provided she isn't hungry or too warm. Davin and I have been able to enjoy many meals out because of her good nature. We feel very fortunate because we have always loved dining out and are glad we can continue to do so.

She loves to go for walks. We try to go on one everyday, and she seems to enjoy looking at all the sights - trees, lights, birds, cars, whatever. She is taking it all in I suppose.

I have been told by several people that things start to get really good around four months, and I am really looking forward to that. I am already starting to see the rewards for all the hard work Davin and I have put in with her over the last three months (and even during pregnancy.) So far, she is a happy baby and it is obvious she loves her parents. I feel very lucky to have had her.

The next post will be her three month picture in her pink, polka dot chair. Can't wait.