Abigail is 3 months old today!

This sweet baby is growing so fast!!!  She is 3 months old now and her personality is starting to show a little bit as you can see from this little grin! She is all smiles and the cutest part is that she smiles with her whole body.  Her little shoulders raise up to her ears and she turns her head from side to side with the most precious gummy grin you can imagine.  Melts my heart every time. 

You wouldn't think a lot could change in just one month but in baby land, she has learned SO much!  Here is what Abigail is doing now at 3 months old:

* smiling ( she means to now- not just gas!)
* sleeping 11-12 hours a night
* pressing up during tummy time and ALMOST rolling.  Mostly lands on her side right now :)
* discovering her hand and observing it from all angles
* noticing the birds hanging from her swing and play mat
* trying to make sounds and copy your expressions - so cute

Some of my favorite moments this last month have been watching her smile and seeing how happy she is when you sing to her.  I also love the expression on her face when she studies her hand.  Her top lip tightens down and her eyebrows scrunch together.  It is so much fun to watch her learn and explore, even when it is the smallest thing.  I have heard it said before that there is so much simplicity and joy in watching the world through a child's eyes and I see that now more than ever.

Checking out her hand!

I also wanted to say thanks to all of you that prayed for me as I returned to work.  The transition was better than I expected.  The hardest part was the anticipation of my first day back and the first time I handed her over so I could leave.  I really have enjoyed being back at Vanderbilt, and I am thankful to have wonderful friends as co-workers. I also see my workplace as a mission field and it feels good to know that the Lord uses me to love on his children.  I feel very blessed to work part-time and I am thankful that I get paid to help people feel better!