3 months old!

I can't believe Trey is already three months old!!  Saturday I was down on Hawthorne getting a pedicure and having flashbacks to the day I went into labor.  Window shopping on Hawthorne, getting frozen yogurt at Swirl, and thinking about the baby all felt so similar to that day in June...only this time I went home to the cutest baby ever (with pretty toes) rather than going home to quick and painful labor.  I can't believe three months has already passed!  Wait, did I say that already?

Randy and Trey watching the Broncos on Sunday

Trey with his new teddy bear

This past week Trey and I tried some new baby activities around town.  We went to Book Babies at the local library; it was so fun to watch Trey watching the other babies.  He was the youngest there and spent his time observing while Mama sang songs along with the other moms.  Trey also liked looking at the book with baby faces.  Once the toys came out and the noise increased, Trey got a little overwhelmed and told me it was time for his nap.  We made a quick exit, but I hope to go back more and more.  Trey and I also went to a play group in the neighborhood with Kathleen and Garland.  Again, Trey sat on my lap and watched the other kids play, but he seemed pretty content and observant.  In a few weeks we start an infant music class, and I can't wait to see how he reacts to that.

Trey wearing big boy pjs

Trey and I also got to spend a lot of time this past week with friends, some of whom have new babies too.  I love getting together with my girlfriends while I'm on maternity leave.  I like exposing Trey to different settings, new people, and a variety of sounds and smells.  Most of the time Trey does really well on these outings, especially since I am getting a better handle on Trey's naps and schedule.  Sometimes Trey's schedule doesn't match my social calendar, but, luckily, my friends are understanding and flexible.

My other main event during the week was research into daycare.  I have visited two daycares so far and have done a bunch of price comparisons.  I find it awful that I am trying to save money on daycare when taking care of my infant is one of the most important things in the world...yet daycare is so freaking expensive, we can't afford the Cadillac (or even really the Honda or Toyota) of child care.  What is a family to do???  I would like to find a great in-home daycare that is loving, nurturing, and, unfortunately, affordable.  I think networking with local friends and colleagues will get me some leads, but I'm not sure the best way to get the word out.  Facebook?  Email?  Word of mouth?  I have a few months to get this figured out, but I don't want to wait until the last minute.  Visiting another daycare tomorrow...we'll see how it goes.