As Lily approaches 3 months of age, I have been thinking a lot about what my parenting style will be. Will I be the "Baby Wise" mom or the "Baby-Wearing" mom? The first of these practices the "cry-it-out" method to put your baby on a schedule, while the latter always comforts the child to put them to sleep. I can see good and bad points to both. The baby wise mom will probably get the child on a consistent sleep schedule - which is great. The baby-wearing mom will probably teach the child that they must be comforted (rocked, swung, carried, etc.) to be put to sleep. I tried the baby wise approach about a month ago, but soon realized that Lily was just too young to let her cry for 45 minutes at a time. I felt like I was abandoning her. So I guess you could say I have been practicing the baby-wearing approach for now. There has got to be a happy medium. Any suggestions?
Lily loves spending time with her daddy, even if it is playing on the computer.
I am beginning to think Lily will have curly hair. After each bath I notice it more and more.
She may still be a little small for the highchair. I just thought this was a cute picture.
Lily can now reach for toys on her activity mat.
She desperately wants to sit up. The boppy is supporting her, but she really is doing a lot on her own. It won't be long...
Lily has recently discovered her thumb. Aghhh!!! Having a cleft palate means she cannot hold a pacifier in her mouth. Therefore, the thumb serves as a perfect alternative.
Once again Caraline and Lily were wearing the same outfits (it wasn't planned...). Caraline is a month younger than Lily, but bigger as you can tell. Maybe Lily will catch up soon.
Lily had a great visit with her friend Anna. John, Marie and Anna came to meet Lily and visit with us over the New Year's holiday. We had a great time just hanging out at the house. Anna loved seeing "the baby". I can only imagine what she will be like when her new "baby brudder" arrives. Thanks Childress family for making it a great visit!
