12 weeks

This blog goes through quite a few title changes as time goes on! In the beginning, it was "Seeking Our Rainbow". When we found that rainbow much sooner than we had thought we would, it became "Growing Our Rainbow" through pregnancy. Now it's Raising Our Rainbow, now that our rainbow is here in our arms. It's been a wonderful little journey.

This is truly the happiest baby I've ever seen. Sure, he's a total cranky grump when he's resisting sleep, but he's a little joy at any other time. He is constantly giggling, cooing, and showing us big gummy smiles. He's so desperately trying to talk. He makes the craziest little noises while contorting his mouth in funny little ways. I'm sure he's going to be an early talker. He's so eager!

I'm definitely starting to see that amazing little boy love for his mommy. There's something about the way he is with me that is different than with Katie. Katie has always been my little buddy, but it's like with Will, I am the center of his universe. He loves no one like he loves me. Katie wasn't like that, especially now she is 100% Daddy's girl. She's now his buddy, she'll ditch me in a second to spend time with him. But as a baby, she was always fine just hanging out with him so I could get a shower or get things done. Not with Will though. Will wants me and only me. He looks at me with an adoration that I could soak in for the rest of my life if I could.

Having one of each is really the best thing ever. I have SO much fun with Katie. She's my princess, my girly girl, the one who wants nail polish and tutus and dresses and chap stick. She's everything I've ever wanted in a girl, complete with loving Disney movies that she wants to watch over and over again and singing every single song in it. She loves to dance and she's going to be a great little ballerina one day.

And then there's Will, my little bruiser chunk who makes it clear that Mommy is the only one he wants. He's the happiest little thing and he loves being in my arms as much as I love to cuddle him. He's my little super hero. He's my silly little Rainbow who adores his mommy.

I'm so thrilled that I get the opportunity to both have my princess girly girl and my Mommy's boy!

Speaking of which, he's going to be THREE MONTHS OLD tomorrow. It makes me want to cry. How are these months going by so quickly?? He's growing so fast. He's barely an infant anymore. He's changed so quickly and so much in the last few weeks. He's an exploring, curious baby who barely resembles a three month old. He's trying to crawl by sticking his toes in the floor and pushing himself along. He continually tries to sit up unassisted. He wants to talk. He has a rolling giggle. He enjoys Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and chatting with his sister. He has things he always likes and things he dislikes and he has these little opinions about things now! My little boy is already growing up!