Developmental Craziness

Well the last couple of weeks have been amazing. Being a mother is so incredibly rewarding. Titan's development is so astounding to me.

He is now able to hold his head up while being held. Sometimes he wavers a little but I can't believe how strong my little man is. He can lift his head up and support himself on his arms while he lies on his tummy. He smiles all of the time, which I absolutely love! And he just jabbers away.

Two nights ago while I was getting him ready for his bath he laughed for the first time. Up until now he has kinda grunted but this was a little chuckle and he kept doing it and I loved it. It made me laugh and almost brought tears to my eyes because I am so proud of him and so grateful that I get to be his mother.

He laughed again today while I was dancing with his arms and it is so fun. I loved having a newborn, but I think I love this stage even more because he recognizes who I am and he coos and smiles and laughs.

He is also getting so chunky I can't believe it! He doesn't even look like he was a preemie. I am so incredibly grateful every day for prayers being answered and helping our little guy grow strong. He isn't really fitting into any of his 0-3 month clothes anymore. I already have a box under his crib with all the newborn clothes he has outgrown and it looks like it might be time to start a 0-3 box. It's a bittersweet moment, it's great seeing he is doing everything he needs to but at the same time it is going so fast before I know it he will be walking.

Titan is also sleeping through the night which I love. It might only be 7-8 hours but we love it and know that soon enough it will be even more.

We've found that giving him a bath, reading a couple books, and feeding him at the end of the night just zonks him out. I wish I could get him to nap more during the day but he is an alert and curious little guy trying to take in the world and not wanting to miss any of it. For this I am grateful. I know I am going to have my hands full entertaining a toddler with a big imagination, but I wouldn't want him any other way.

This little boy of mine is such a special spirit. I am incredibly lucky that I get to be his mother. I can already see the happiness he brings to people through his spirit. Not just because he is a baby and people love babies but it is who he is.

His dad and I cannot wait to see him continue to grow. He is going to do many great things. I can just feel it!