Posted on January 19, 2010 - by Jason

Bowman 3 months

Bowman, You’re 3rd month of life has been full! While the world was busy with Christmas & the start of a new decade, you’ve been busy growing. Just today you weigh 14 lbs & are 24 inches long. WOW!

You took a trip to meet Dr. Jackson for your 2 month shots…you were brave, crying just for a few brief seconds. It was harder on mom & dad! Dr. Jackson prayed for you to know Christ & for us, your parents to show you who Christ is through our love for you. You were quite chill in his arms.

On Christmas Eve, the Archers & Millers went to church. Your dad led worship & you were content through the service in the carrier. We then shared our tradition of chili & sang “Happy Birthday” to Jesus. On Christmas morning, we crunched through the snow (yes, your first Christmas was white!) over to the Archers & you slept through all the presents. Later that day, we exchanged gifts with the Millers & found out that you are going to have a new cousin in July!!

The first full week of January was bitter cold & our pipes froze in the farmhouse. So, we spent our first nights away from home at Grammie’s (across the yard!). It didn’t seem to phase you! And a whole week of snow days means that mom gets another week of maternity leave…what a blessing!

Not only are you growing physically, but we’ve also taken note of your skills this month. You’re starting to think you might like bath time. While you frequently coo/giggle, you graced mom & dad with a big laugh one day…we can’t wait to hear it again. Your neck muscles are quite strong as you’ve had lots of tummy time…nearly ready for Bumbo fun! You also do the Bowman dance a lot. This involves crazy happy flailing of your arms & thumping of your legs. And talk…wow, you are quite social. Once you’re warmed up, you’re ready to tell us all your thoughts–usually when you’re on the changing table. And you’ve become so observant that naps in the swing are long gone and we’re starting to think it may be time for you to go to the Greenhouse (where kids grow) at church.

We love you dearly, Bowman. Part of our bedtime routine is praying together as a family. Now that you have a voice, you join in. We always pray for your heart to be calm & for you to know Christ’s love by how we love you.