Anna Claire l 3 Months

It is astounding to me that I am typing up a 3 month update for Anna Claire. Where has the time gone?! This has been the sweetest time of my life being able to stay home with her. I will truly cherish these past few months forever! The countdown is on.. 11 days until I'm back at work. I just can't even talk about it so moving on to the fun stuff... 

Weight 

I'm not sure because we haven't been to the doctor in a month and don't go back until your 4 month checkup. If I had to make a guess I would say a solid 13 pounds and maybe close to 14. She fits well in her 3-6 month clothes. I doubt she will stay in them all the way to 6 months! 

Sleep

She is a pretty good sleeper. We're still following Moms On Call which has worked. She naps several times throughout the day and sleeps 7:45-7:15 most days. She normally wakes up twice to nurse around 1 am and 5 am but you are so quick and go back down so easy I haven't even tried to get you to stretch it out longer. 

Eating 

She nurses every three hours during the day and every 4 or maybe one 5 hour stretch during the night. Our biggest change in this area will come when school starts back and you start taking more bottles. I'm d.r.e.a.d.i.n.g the pumping.

Milestones 

This month Anna Claire has really started holding her head up more and looking around the room. She has the biggest eyes that you can tell are just taking it all in. She's observant just like her mama! The smiles have not slowed down at all. She is the happiest baby! She has also found her hands and you can find them in her mouth 80 percent of the time. This month you celebrated your first fourth of July, took a 5 minute dip in the pool and attended your first of many girls weekends! 

Likes/Dislikes 

Anna Claire loves being talked to, bath time and laying on her back on her tummy time mat looking at all of the dangling objects. 

She does not like outfit changes after bath time or being tired. 

Likes/Dislikes 

Anna Claire loves being talked to, bath time and laying on her back on her tummy time mat looking at all of the dangling objects. 

She does not like outfit changes after bath time or being tired. 

I love you so much Anna Claire! My prayer for you this month is that you will always know how much you are loved by your Heavenly Father and by me. I pray you would grow into a confident little girl that never doubts her self worth. I pray you know you are the light of my world. Amen

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these. -Matthew 19:14

Weekend Recap: Girls Weekend

Once a year if not more I get together with friends and my mom and sister for a girls weekend. The group always consist of my mom and sister, my moms best friend and her daughter which is also one of my life long friends and then another lifelong best friend that is like family (and now Anna Claire!). This year we had a special reason to get together and celebrate because one of the girls, Caroline, is getting married!! She also brought one of her bridesmaids which made the weekend even more special. We always have the best time when we get together catching up, making tons of good food, enjoying coffee on the porch in the morning that turns into wine on the porch in the evening, playing games and getting in tons of laughs. The weekend started on Friday with a slow morning full of coffee because it was raining so not much to do. By early afternoon we decided to head to a local winery since it didn't look like the sun was going to come out for any beach time. That night the moms made us the best appetizers and dinner and we enjoyed some drinks and played games in honor of the bride to be. I made a bridal jeopardy that ended up being so much fun!  

Saturday, after lots of coffee and a yummy breakfast Caroline opened some wedding gifts we surprised her with and then the girls headed to the beach and me and Anna Claire stuck around the house so she could nap and I could get a little reading in. (I can't wait for next summer when she can enjoy beach days!) That night we all got dressed up, had a little happy hour on the porch and then headed out to dinner. 

Sunday we had another slow morning at home (those are seriously the best!) and grabbed lunch on the water before everyone made the drive home. It was the best weekend. I am so thankful I get to do life with each of these ladies! 

5 on Friday

I can't believe it's already Friday... this week flew by! I didn't manage to get any post up this week so I thought I would tell you five things we have been up to. 

One. I wish I could say this week flew by and I didn't get any post up because I was so busy but the truth is we have spent most of the week in our pajamas catching up on reading and not doing much of anything other than hanging out. I use the Medela app on my phone to keep track of feedings and it has decided to remind me that I start work back in a little over three weeks. I almost want to quit using the app just so I don't have to be reminded of the fact I'm going to have to leave my little girl so soon! I can hardly even think about it. On the other hand I really miss having a reason to get dressed everyday and miss feeling productive and using my brain outside of the house so I am excited to get back to work. I truly love teaching first grade... I just wish I could take Anna Claire with me. HA

Two. After seeing several of Christina's post about grilled pizza we decided to try it and they were delicious! I can't wait to try them again because we didn't quite spread the dough out enough and overcooked them a tad so I know they will be even better next time. 

Three. I have several outfits from when I was a little girl and several from when Justin's cousin was born. It is so sweet to see Anna Claire wearing clothes that have been passed down from so long ago! 

ps.. who else made the switch from Snapchat stories to instagram stories?! When Snapchat updated I switched and haven't looked back. Wanna follow me? You can find me @acutrell15 ..I keep my account private but I always except other bloggers aka anyone who doesn't look crazy.. haha

Four. Last weekend my mom and I slipped off to Wilmington for the day to go to the Farmers Market, eat lunch on the riverfront and walk around downtown. It was so hot but we still had a blast pushing AC around in the stroller and taking some photo ops! We ended up parking on the same street that I got married so I had to take a picture in front of our venue. I wish Justin had been there for the picture! 

Five. Love this post from the Beaufort Bonnet Company. How true it is!