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Happy 3 Months Booper!
Cooper celebrates his 3 month birthday tomorrow, September 20th. He will have a quick professional photo shoot this week, but in the meantime, he squeezed into the 3 month t-shirt that commemorates the occasion. This shirt was HUGE on me when I was 3 months but Cooper had no problem fitting into it :)
As you can see, Cooper has changed considerably since he was first born. His hair is falling out and he has the hair ring right now that wraps around his head. New hair is starting to grow back and it is very blond. Three words that best describe my "little" brother are: He is physically strong (difficult to hold at times), he is verbal (loves to talk) and he is social (great eye contact and facial expressions in response to others).
Cooper's head is almost as big as mine. He is able to hold it up for an extended time. I enjoy holding Cooper for a minute or so and then proudly tell Mom, "All done Booper" when my arm starts to fall asleep. He is "solid" if you know what I mean!
People often ask Mommy how I am adjusting to being a big brother. I absolutely LOVE my little brother and need to know where he is at all times. I laugh with him and at him and can make him smile in a heartbeat. Cooper and I speak the same language, something that Mommy loves to see and hear. It is my job to make sure that Cooper takes a nap when I do and that he watches me closely as I do big boy things, such as going potty on the toilet. I like to show him the ropes. The sweetest thing that I do is say, "Love You Booper" before bedtime and insist on giving the baby a kiss.
I am working on sharing with my little brother. I usually like to play with any toy that he has in his hand. Mommy continues to show me how to take turns and I am getting it. I decided I wanted to share my Black and Decker safety goggles with Cooper. He was not too sure about wearing these but was a trooper as Mommy quickly grabbed her camera.
It is tradition for us boys to get kicked out of my parents room when we turn 3 months old. I still remember the trauma, kidding of course. Cooper's body was nearly as wide and long as the bassinet, so we knew it was time for him to stretch his limbs . He is now sleeping comfortably in the nursery. This is a major step in becoming a big boy and Mommy cries when the realization comes that he no longer is a "newborn." Besides waking up a few times wondering where the (^*#) he is, things are going smoothly. 
I wouldn't be smiling either... poor kid looks like a stuffed sausage in this outfit. Mommy thought she would put him in Daddy's favorite team's outfit (3-6 month size) and realized he was TOO big for it. We captured a few photos before changing him into a 6 month outfit. Into the bin this outfit goes... he sure is going through clothes like a tornado these days!
We had a long week with Grandpa Bud's visitation and funeral. Both of us boys were on our best behavior and our parents were proud of us. Grammy spent the night after the visitation and we had to laugh at Cooper. He fell asleep multiple times that day just sitting up. He is already preparing for a talent that will help him out in church...family trait on Daddy's side:) 
So, what kind of stunts can Cooper do now that he is 3 months old??? He responds quickly to smiles and silly voices. He talks A LOT which interferes with nursing (he stops to talk throughout eating time) and he likes to talk and hold happy conversations in the middle of the night.
Cooper is beginning to reach for items above him, such as Mommy's face or dangling toys. He has a mighty grip so we need to cut his nails about twice a week to prevent gouges in our faces.
Cooper sits in his Bumbo until he fusses. He can sit in it for 5+ minutes before getting annoyed with us. The challenge is squeezing his thighs into the openings. His deer in headlight look above must have been a combination of the outfit and Bumbo squeeze.
Cooper has a very strong neck and he is doing well with tummy time. He makes silly faces and is beginning to pedal his legs in an attempt to move forward. He is on a mission to get moving, but has not been successful with traveling anywhere yet.
Nice job, buddy! I think he is ready for those 3 month portraits with this pose!
Back to moi.... I overcame a major fear this week. I love snowmobiles and our John Deere, but I have never been fond of our 4-wheeler. My parents could never figure this out. Daddy would even start it up outside of the garage so that it wasn't too loud. I asked to sit on the 4-wheeler often, but the minute my parents asked if I wanted to ride, I would respond, "NO, DON'T LIKE IT!" The other night, Mommy promised that Daddy would go slow and that it would be super fun. They told me we would ride to the garden and back. My parents are not sure what sold me on it, but I went for my first 4-wheeler ride and loved it! I now ask to go on it 100 times a day. We are lucky to live on a 4-wheeler route so now it is Mommy's mission to find and buy me a helmet. Fall is the perfect time for 4-wheeling and this week's weather yells, "Fall is Here!" Enjoy the new season! 
Cooper celebrates his 3 month birthday tomorrow, September 20th. He will have a quick professional photo shoot this week, but in the meantime, he squeezed into the 3 month t-shirt that commemorates the occasion. This shirt was HUGE on me when I was 3 months but Cooper had no problem fitting into it :)
As you can see, Cooper has changed considerably since he was first born. His hair is falling out and he has the hair ring right now that wraps around his head. New hair is starting to grow back and it is very blond. Three words that best describe my "little" brother are: He is physically strong (difficult to hold at times), he is verbal (loves to talk) and he is social (great eye contact and facial expressions in response to others).
Cooper's head is almost as big as mine. He is able to hold it up for an extended time. I enjoy holding Cooper for a minute or so and then proudly tell Mom, "All done Booper" when my arm starts to fall asleep. He is "solid" if you know what I mean!
People often ask Mommy how I am adjusting to being a big brother. I absolutely LOVE my little brother and need to know where he is at all times. I laugh with him and at him and can make him smile in a heartbeat. Cooper and I speak the same language, something that Mommy loves to see and hear. It is my job to make sure that Cooper takes a nap when I do and that he watches me closely as I do big boy things, such as going potty on the toilet. I like to show him the ropes. The sweetest thing that I do is say, "Love You Booper" before bedtime and insist on giving the baby a kiss.
I am working on sharing with my little brother. I usually like to play with any toy that he has in his hand. Mommy continues to show me how to take turns and I am getting it. I decided I wanted to share my Black and Decker safety goggles with Cooper. He was not too sure about wearing these but was a trooper as Mommy quickly grabbed her camera.
It is tradition for us boys to get kicked out of my parents room when we turn 3 months old. I still remember the trauma, kidding of course. Cooper's body was nearly as wide and long as the bassinet, so we knew it was time for him to stretch his limbs . He is now sleeping comfortably in the nursery. This is a major step in becoming a big boy and Mommy cries when the realization comes that he no longer is a "newborn." Besides waking up a few times wondering where the (^*#) he is, things are going smoothly. 
I wouldn't be smiling either... poor kid looks like a stuffed sausage in this outfit. Mommy thought she would put him in Daddy's favorite team's outfit (3-6 month size) and realized he was TOO big for it. We captured a few photos before changing him into a 6 month outfit. Into the bin this outfit goes... he sure is going through clothes like a tornado these days!
We had a long week with Grandpa Bud's visitation and funeral. Both of us boys were on our best behavior and our parents were proud of us. Grammy spent the night after the visitation and we had to laugh at Cooper. He fell asleep multiple times that day just sitting up. He is already preparing for a talent that will help him out in church...family trait on Daddy's side:) 
So, what kind of stunts can Cooper do now that he is 3 months old??? He responds quickly to smiles and silly voices. He talks A LOT which interferes with nursing (he stops to talk throughout eating time) and he likes to talk and hold happy conversations in the middle of the night.
Cooper is beginning to reach for items above him, such as Mommy's face or dangling toys. He has a mighty grip so we need to cut his nails about twice a week to prevent gouges in our faces.
Cooper sits in his Bumbo until he fusses. He can sit in it for 5+ minutes before getting annoyed with us. The challenge is squeezing his thighs into the openings. His deer in headlight look above must have been a combination of the outfit and Bumbo squeeze.
Cooper has a very strong neck and he is doing well with tummy time. He makes silly faces and is beginning to pedal his legs in an attempt to move forward. He is on a mission to get moving, but has not been successful with traveling anywhere yet.
Nice job, buddy! I think he is ready for those 3 month portraits with this pose!
Back to moi.... I overcame a major fear this week. I love snowmobiles and our John Deere, but I have never been fond of our 4-wheeler. My parents could never figure this out. Daddy would even start it up outside of the garage so that it wasn't too loud. I asked to sit on the 4-wheeler often, but the minute my parents asked if I wanted to ride, I would respond, "NO, DON'T LIKE IT!" The other night, Mommy promised that Daddy would go slow and that it would be super fun. They told me we would ride to the garden and back. My parents are not sure what sold me on it, but I went for my first 4-wheeler ride and loved it! I now ask to go on it 100 times a day. We are lucky to live on a 4-wheeler route so now it is Mommy's mission to find and buy me a helmet. Fall is the perfect time for 4-wheeling and this week's weather yells, "Fall is Here!" Enjoy the new season! 
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