I had a good 9 week maternity leave and really tried to enjoy the time and not get distracted with things (aka why there is a 3 month lag in posts). I discovered quickly that he did not like the pack-n-play and had to hold him many nights in order for us to get sleep! Now, he sleeps on his side or back!
We've also realized that he hates a wet diaper and will scream bloody murder until he's changed! I call him the "Feast or Famine" baby because it seems like he's really happy or really mad! And he is a loud crier too! Jason and I joke that we've lost hearing already!
Lately, he's been smiling and talking to us more, making these cute noises! He seems to like people! He lifts his eyebrows a lot when you talk to him! He's always had strong neck muscles and holds himself up well. He is even trying to sit up a bit!
Hallie still seems to love him, she's just been a challenge with her head strong personality. It's a bit harder now having Justin and she uses that against us! (For example, if we're holding Justin, she knows we can't catch up with her as quickly!)
I couldn't get this video of him smiling and talking to load on the blog, so here's a link to it on youtube:
He has more of a reddish tone to his hair than Hallie did, but it's blonde towards the front!
These were taken at a Sunday School pool party in early June!
Hallie got her hair cut for the first time (courtesy of Nana!). She won't pose for a front picture yet, but here's the back!
At Blowing Rock parade, wearing my sunglasses! She liked it but didn't like the clowns or mascots.
We had hoped Hallie was going to jump in the pool on the 4th at Dean and Karen's, but alas, she chickened out!
