Crib Notes: Month 3

It's amazing how much difference a month makes. The week Park said goodbye to month two, we immediately knew month three was going to be a good one. So many changes for a little guy. Here are some of the highlights from the last month:

- Park must have heard his mom's plea for longer periods of sleep. Park went from sleeping for two hours to four hours the first week of his third month. On a good night, he can go as long as seven hours ... but those are few and far between. Baby steps.
- We're fairly certain we have a future soccer player, runner or Lord of the Dance member on our hands. Park found his feet two months ago and hasn't stopped kicking. But this month he had a whole new discovery: the hands. He's trying so hard to suck his thumb, but it does everything but make it into his mouth. He'll poke his eye, hit his forehead, cheek or chin, but the best is when he rams it up his nose.
- ROCKing to sleep takes on a whole new meaning around here. The only way to get Park to sleep is by turning up the iPod and dancing with him in our arms. Forget lullabies, the more rockin' the better.
- In addition to discovering his hands, Park has also discovered the most fascinating invention of all: ceiling fans. They make him smile and put him in a trance when he's really tired. While he thinks it's pretty cool to have one fan in his room at home, he prefers the ceiling full of fans at Jason's Deli.
- Gone are the quiet days around this house (not that Luka and Zoe are particularly quiet). Park has found his voice and has learned a little something about volume. When he squeals loud and gets our attention, he gets very excited.
- Did someone say "tummy time"? Luka joins Park for this daily activity. Zoe usually makes an appearance, too, but she keeps her distance from the official tummy time blanket.
- If only they made mobiles that never quit. Park has finally discovered the dog mobile hanging over his crib. He gets very unhappy when it stops.



What does Elvis, Dozy the Dolphin and Sir Kicks A lot (still looking for a good nickname for the kid) have in common? See Craig's three-month photos.