Playing detective

I did some internet research this week and found this:
Signs of a growth spurt:
3 months old - check
Cluster feeding where baby feeds more often (every 1-2 hours in our case) - check
Baby may no longer sleep through the night, waking again seemingly ravenous for food - check
Baby fussing at the breast - double check
Baby may nap better than before - good check
Baby may seem more fussy than usual - bad check

Let's just say it's been a rough week around the Clark house.  I am blaming it on this supposed growth spurt and all of the fine traits that accompany it.  It's a good thing Trey is so damn cute.

Here is Trey in his new toy.  He is getting better at holding his head up, moving to see different directions in the house, and playing with the toys...all at the same time!  This week Trey also rolled over for the first time!  He is such a rock star!

Last week I got some good time with my girlfriends and some of their kids, some good walks in, and even some good reading done of what may be the slowest, longest, potentially most boring book club book ever.  I learned some lessons (don't schedule social events at 4:30pm in the afternoon - Trey does not like them) and experimented a little with napping (we are working on moving away from the swing into the crib).  Randy and I also went to some wineries with Kris and John on Sunday which was fun as always.  We love going to Dobbes Family Estate Winery because our friend Orion pours there and always treats us so well  (http://dobbesfamilyestate.com).

Cute husband and cute son

I also went to visit another daycare and this one could be the winner.  I have another visit coming up this week so I will have four to compare.  So far I like the third one best and will take Randy back to see it when there are kids there and the infant teacher is present.  I still can't believe how expensive daycare is. Insert long sigh...

This week we marked the five year "anniversary" of my mom's death.  On Saturday I read through the cards and letters we received when she died.  Reading some of the letters made me think a lot about friendship.  I hope that in 25 years I still have some of the close relationships that I do now; my mom and her lasting friendships are an inspiration to me.  I also read about how important my dad, my sister, and I were to my mom, and I hope that Trey and Randy feel the same about their importance to me as our lives together continue.

Here is a quote that I like from Michael Douglas from the Parade a few weeks ago:  "Do you know what absolute happiness is?  For me, it is to wake up my kids in the morning - these little pieces of innocence - to wake them and find they're so happy to see me!  It is unequivocal love, no question about it.  And oh God, is that rare!  So I think, Who knows what's next?  Right now, we're here, we're together, we're happy."

One of the best parts of my life right now is getting Trey up from his crib.  When he sees me, he breaks into a huge grin and it just warms my heart.  I love him so much!