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16 Weeks

16 weeks ago, this little boy joined our family. He is growing like a weed and fills our home with his joyous smiles.

At 16 weeks, baths are no longer a traumatic experience. I wouldn't say he loves them yet, but he is warming up to them. I have had a few smiles in the tub and I am sure the giggles will be coming.

Naps are better. He is much better at falling to sleep, which is a welcomed relief to me. However, in this last week, he has gone back to getting up twice (or more) at night, instead of the once I had grown used to. Hopefully, this is a short lived phase, as I was really enjoying getting several hours of sleep in a row.

Joash smiles very easily now and coos all of the time. If this is any indication, we will have a very talkative boy some day. He is just starting to roll over. He has rolled both directions once, but he is not doing it consistently. Most of the time he just rolls onto his side and then back on his back.

It is so fun to see him grow and change every day. What a blessing we have!
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Dawn Paulucci said…
Wow!! What a cutie!! I can't wait to hold him and hug him!!! Love you all!!
February 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Joy said…
Love his BIG smile and his super cute cheeks!!! I can't wait to see those smiles in person. :) Love you!
February 15, 2011 at 10:37 PM
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