Getting Cuter By The Day!

We had a fabulous week at the homestead! John Thomas turned three months old and I cannot tell you how fast he is changing. We have discovered his favorite thing in the whole world...himself in the mirror. Sorry about the really shoddy photo, but it was the best one of his smile. He also loves to be in the Baby Bjorn (Disclaimer: I know his arms are supposed to go under the straps, but he really prefers it this way for now). We also got to hear him laugh for the first time this week. It's actually more like a squeal, but he's done it several times when we're dancing in the mirror, so I'm pretty sure it's his laugh.
Saturday morning we had to rise early so that builders could begin "demo" (that's builder lingo for demolition) on our deck. Jason and John Thomas took the opportunity to catch some of Le Tour de France on television. I think it must have been all the bright colors that the riders were wearing, because JT actually tuned in.

As of 8:30 Saturday morning this is what was left of our deck. Hopefully next week you'll get to see the final product.

This is my favorite picture of us so far. As usual, he was eager to smile for his daddy.

We have fallen into a daily routine that makes everyone happy. It starts at about seven in the morning and goes something like this:

7:00-9:00 Wake up,eat breakfast, play

9:00-10:00 Nap in jogger as mom walks in the neighborhood

11:00-2:00 Wake up, eat, play, and eventually take another nap

3:00-7:00 Wake up, eat, play, help mom cook dinner and get ready for bed

8:30ish Usually asleep for the night

Chester is trying to show John Thomas how to grab toys with his hands. JT is developing his hand-eye coordination and has actually grabbed a few toys. It is simply amazing how fast he is growing up. And while they haven't learned how to play together just yet, they have learned how to play side by side.