Is it spring yet?

Des and I both have colds....stuffy nose, sneezing, coughing....but he's been in fairly good spirits, considering. Last night, he slept continuously from about 8pm until 5am! I can't express how good it felt to sleep for that long without interruption. I'm now starting to believe everyone who said "it's gets easier". 12+ weeks ago it was a bit harder to imagine......

Having fun....

Des is such a smiley baby! Here are a few shots I took this morning while he was in a GREAT and playful mood! Oh, and this outfit is a size "6-12 months" from Gymboree. And he started wearing size 3 diapers this week. He is growing like crazy!

Thanks, Easter Bunny!

3-month stats

Des had his 3-month check-up yesterday. Here are his newest stats:

Weight: 15 lbs, 6 oz (90th percentile)
Height: 24 2/3 inches (75th percentile)
Head Circumference: 16 5/8 inches (75th percentile)

WOW!

Angel baby

Des's 1st St. Patrick's Day

Des and his daddy in their Irish sweaters

Hanging out with Uncle Adam and cousins Patrick and Bridget

Now Kevin joins in the fun, but it appears Miss Bridge is getting bored with the boys....

Babies!! Being Irish is HARD!

Kiss me, I'm Irish!

Good sleep!

From 9:30pm last night until 8:15am this morning, Des was only up ONCE! He is really starting to sleep more and better. This is a very good thing -- and will be even better once I go back to work in 2 weeks!

Des's day of fun!

(Jim tells me the proper Irish possessive of ones name includes an apostrophe S, hence the title)

Des has been all smiles and giggles lately....

Tummy time!

Here is a short video of Des playing with his Baby Einstein Discovery Gym

Des & Aoife

Uncle Conn, Aunt Terri, Cousin Aoife and Des

God Bless Desmond James

Today was Desmond's christening. Everything was wonderful! We enjoyed a beautiful ceremony at St. Paul of the Cross (where Jim & I were married) and a delicious lunch reception at Moretti's in Edison Park. He was an angel! In fact, he slept through most of the service including when the water was poured over his head....he only slightly flinched but fell right back asleep! After Moretti's, we all came home and crashed -- it was a big day! Thank you to everyone for your generosity and for helping us celebrate this wonderful occasion with our son. We are blessed with such amazing family and friends. Des is a lucky little boy!

The Godparents: Uncle Brian and Aunt Meg

getting changed for the party!

with cousin Danny

the twins!

Road trippin'

Des is a great traveler, something that makes his daddy very happy! Our trip to KC was lovely. We were able to spend some quality time with family and friends, while honoring Joe and celebrating his life. Here are a few new pics and even a short video! Enjoy!

Des LOVES napping in the car!

I love these toes!

Des with his cousin, Paige

Des and Erin

SLEEP!

Des slept for 7 hours straight last night. 7 hours!!!!! Before last night, his longest stretch was 5 1/2 hours and that hadn't happened in probably a month. I, of course, was up every 30 minutes after about 3 1/2 hours in anticipation that he would erupt with hunger so I didn't get 7 straight hours of rest. But I don't care so much since he finally got some great (and much needed) rest. I have to say that he slept for nearly 4 hours straight in his swing, which he seems to love and I think every new mom should have. Worth the investment!