Annika at 3 months

 Annika is an active 3 month old and has really been improving her verbal and motor skills in the last few weeks.  She loves to babble with us and will have a back-and-forth conversation when we talk to her.  Annika likes to be sung to and is so interested in everything going on around her.  She seems try try to sing along with songs like Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  She has been doing great at tummy-time and has rolled from her stomach to her back several times.  Annika really likes being held in an upright seated position and resists laying down.  For the first time a few nights ago, Annika reached out quickly and grabbed the fork that was sitting next to my plate at dinner.  We're going to have to be much more alert for that now!  She likes to bat at toys hanging above her and has recently been very interested in a snowman rattle that she got in her stocking at Christmas. 

We haven't had her weight/height checked since our check-up at 8 weeks but she is definitely growing.  There are a few clothing items in size 0-3 months that still fit but she has mostly moved into the 3-6 month clothing.  I didn't bring anything of that size with us on the trip and was thankful to receive a package from my mom containing several outfits.  Most clothes that fit her length are very roomy around the middle.  We bought this Paris onesie thinking that she would wear it by the end of spring but it fits now!

Annika had a great sleep schedule during the month of January with a usual stretch of 6 hours, waking to eat, and then sleeping another 4 hours.  On Monday of this last week, I was reflecting on how much sleep we were all getting and how that would help with my pending return to work.  As luck would have it, every night since then has been difficult.  Guess she isn't going to let us get comfortable!  Annika is constantly sucking on her hands, has increased drool, and has been quite fussy.  We have been wondering if her gums are tender but it would be pretty early for teething.  

We love interacting with our bright-eyed baby girl and are constantly amazed at how quickly she gains new skills!