Eloise 3 Months + 2-3 Weeks

It's been hard to find the time to do a posting lately. Tom was out of town last week enjoying some "guy" time camping/diving/snorkeling/canoeing in Florida. I'm glad he got to get away and relax a bit but it was a LONG week for me! He's traveling again this week for work but thankfully it's only for a couple of days this time. Eloise and I kept ourselves pretty busy but nights were hard. Even though Tom doesn't get up during the night on week nights, it's still nice having a partner there. One major highlight of the week was that I finally saw a movie in the theater! It was a special 'movies for moms' deal where you can bring your baby and it's okay if they cry or make noise during the show. Nicole, her little guy Brayden, Eloise and I went to see Valentine's Day. Both kiddos did really well and I was in heaven. Tom and I used to go to movies all of the time so it was fun to be in the theater again and see previews. I think that Eloise really liked the big screen too. She sat on my lap for a good amount of time just staring.


Reunited with dad after his week away.

We were super excited last week was to meet Charlie Kippley. He arrived 4 weeks early but is a healthy little guy and weighed almost the same as Eloise, 6lbs, 11oz. He is so so so cute and it was nice holding a little sleepy peanut again. It is crazy what changes occur within 3 months and 3 weeks of being born. I'm so happy for Robyn and Brian and also looking forward to having another mom friend home for awhile!

I wanted to get a pic of just Eloise and Charlie together but forgot and then Ellie was sleeping in her car seat when we left. Tom reminded me that I will have MANY opportunities to do this :) I look forward to our kids playing together for many years to come (and soon to be joined by little krieg and baby endorf!)



Snuggling the little guy. Robyn as a proud new mama. Stella still in the action.

Eloise graduated to a new toy. It's somewhat of a monstrosity but she seems to enjoy it. I didn't end up registering for an exersaucer (name of toy) while pregnant because I was so overwhelmed by the selection. After hours of registering at Babies R Us, I just couldn't face that aisle. Too much bright plastic in bold colors! Eloise still likes laying down on her mat and reaching out to grab toys but her new jumper lets her sit up, move her legs, bounce and explore lots of wacky attachments.

Look at this thing. Tried to hide it in the office for book club and couldn't fit it through the door!


Eloise as a busy little bee playing.





While Ellie's growth is obvious, I can also tell she is getting older developmentally. Tom and I had the BEST experience with Eloise on Sunday night (possibly so far, definitely in my top 5 moments). I was getting her ready for her bath and started doing "this little piggy" with her toes and she started laughing! She has been giggling for a few weeks but this was a full out chuckle that went on for a minute or two. Luckily Tom was just in the other room filling up the bath and came running in. We both started laughing and kind of tearing up too. It was the most wonderful sound and SO funny at the same time. I did everything I could the next day to try and get her to laugh like that again. Nothing. Finally on thursday I did some random type of noise/face as I was getting her dressed and she started chuckling again. I got one more chuckle later on while she was in her exersaucer but nothing like the sunday night laugh. I just cannot wait until she is laughing all the time!

Eloise has found her feet and it's so cute! Here are some fun photos of her grabbing them and smiling.




Play time with dad. Tom trying to get her to walk even though she has yet to roll.



I took some random photos after our Early Childhood Education class last week. Sometimes the least planned ones turn out surprisingly fun. These capture some classic Eloise expressions.








4 month doctor appointment next week! Wish us luck with those shots.

Jess