Today is Brayden's 3 month birthday. Time has really been flying by. I will be returning to work Monday *tears* so I am really trying to enjoy every moment with Brayden. I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you my top 10 favorite things about my son. (Feel free to skip this post if you only come for the pictures, it might be long and sappy.)
1. Mornings- He is a morning boy (so not like his momma). He is very happy and loves to smile and talk. It makes me enjoy getting up in the mornings.
2. His smile- Now that his smiles are really smiles and not just gas related, it is so precious to watch him react to me and smile. Brayden's smile can make any bad day good and he always seems to know when I need one.
3. Cooing- I LOVE listening to Brayden talk (coo). His current words are "goo" "ah" "oh" and some gurgles and squeals. He is now starting to repeat what I say if I use those words. We have great conversations together, especially in the mornings. I hope he always enjoys talking to his momma!
4. I love watching Brayden watch things in his environment and learn. He seems to be learning new things all the time. I love watching his eyes and imagining what he must be thinking. I can almost see the light bulbs going off.
5. Reading-One of my favorite daily activities is reading with Brayden. He loves his books. Right now he enjoys any books with real photographs. He has been looking at the pictures for a month or so now, but just recently he has started cooing while I read. I like to think he is trying to read with me. I will miss our morning story time so much when I go back to work.
6. Diaper changing- No, I am not crazy. Brayden LOVES his changing table. He gets super chatty and gives his best smiles during his changes. We sing songs and play peek-a-boo. I never thought I would enjoy his changes, but it is so precious watching him enjoy life.
7. Feedings- I love our bonding time together during feedings. I talk to Brayden while he is drinking his bottle and I love the way he looks at me like he loves to listen.
8. Naps- I have always loved napping, but now I love napping with Brayden in the recliner. He likes holding onto my hand and snuggling into me. I really enjoy watching him sleep! He is growing up so fast and I know I will miss these naps.
9. Play- I love watching Brayden play. He doesn't play with many toys yet, but he loves his activity gym. He can sit under that for hours (don't worry I don't let him sit there for hours). He talks, squeals and smiles like he is having a conversation with the toys hanging above him.
10. Milestones- I have been lucky enough to have 14 weeks at home with Brayden. He has already hit many milestones and I have been privileged enough to witness them all (and document most of them here for you). His first smile, first coo, first time he grabbed something, first time rolling over, etc. I could have never imagined being so proud of something so little, but every milestone seems so huge. The thought of possibly missing these things makes me sad.
Thank you for letting me share my favorite things. I am feeling a little sad about going back to work and I wanted to document all of the things I have enjoyed about my time at home with Brayden.
2 comments:
OK, so now you have me crying. He has done so much in such a short time. You will get to enjoy a lot of time with him even though you are going back to work. Just remember what a great teacher you are and how you love to watch the light bulbs go off with your students. Brayden will get to expand his horizons with his grandmas and Donna while you expand your students.
Love,Mom
What a beautiful post, Elizabeth! Brayden is so lucky to have you for his mommy! Isn't it amazing to watch your children learn and grow?? You're so lucky to have family closeby that will be able to help you with Brayden as you return to work. I'm sure it will make going back just a little bit easier. Eli was just talking about you today, and what a great teacher you are/were! Good luck!
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