Hello again, sweet Rhino!

You’re all ready three months old now! You are now nearly 25 inches tall and weigh 16lb 11 oz. It has been quite a busy month for you, too! We had a big move to Japan a few weeks ago. You did great on the trip and were really pleasant to fly with. You’ve settled into Japan and your new home quite well. Everywhere we go people love you because, well, you’re a cute baby! But every new person you meet gets showered in your huge, adorable smiles, from the airport security screeners and customs officers to Daddy’s coworkers and stranger in the commissary. You are so friendly and curious about everything we’ve seen (well, sometimes you sleep through interesting things!)

You’ve developed such a great personality. You’re so chatty and smiley and you’ve even giggled once! (Daddy was playing with you and you were having a great time on Mother’s Day. I heard your giggle from the kitchen, but I wasn’t there to see it!) You can be really goofy sometimes …

… and also so, so sweet.

You’ve been spending a lot of time looking at your toys and even swatting at them. You’re getting so much better with your hands and are so much more responsive now. You love to suck on your fingers (and try to fit your entire hand in your mouth!), your rattle, and will always bring blankets to your mouth as well. When you’re lying on your tummy, you’ll prop yourself up on your elbows and look up with your whole chest off the floor now! You don’t complain as much about “tummy time” anymore and will enjoy playing with me and looking at your toys. Earlier today you even rolled for the first time! I understand you’re not yet very graceful, and your roll is mostly just you losing your balance, but I am very proud of you! I even got your first rolls on video:

It has been such a busy month for our family, but a very exciting one. Everyone says that babies grow so quickly, but I’m really getting to understand that now! When I think back to last month or especially when you first came home, I’m amazed at how different you are! Daddy and I love every day that we spend with you and you definitely bring us so much joy. We both love you so much, and are looking forward to another wonderful month!

Love,
Mommy