10 weeks

My little terrorist is transitioning into a smiling, giggling, delightful little guy.  All of the books, blogs and others said the "colic" would peak at 6 weeks and get better by 2-3 months.  I didn't have faith.  It's hard to believe there is light at the end of the tunnel as you bounce around the house with a baby screaming like he is being tortured, but then there it is.   and not a moment too soon.  Our sanity and hearing was at risk.

Our sweet little guy now bats at the toys on his gym or just has long thoughtful conversations with them about politics and philosophy (or Demi Moore).  The monkey tells him jokes.  He can be put down on a blanket or in his crib to play with success most of the time and it's much easier to interact with him.  Right now, his favorite little song is "itsy bitsy spider".  He giggles when the spider crawls up his chest.

Chris swears he had rolled over several times, but I have yet to see it.  Every time I put him on his stomach he starts to cry in frustration so I put him back on his back.  I think he has figured out that I'm a sucker and plays it up when I'm around.

Bed time is also easier.  He still prefers to got sleep at 10 despite my best efforts for a 7:30 bedtime, but we enjoy a few rituals:  bath time and massage being his favorites and singing the balloon song one of mine (I like bath time and massage too).

Don't get me wrong, he definitely still cries, but the intensity, frequency and volume are all much less.  The entire family is much, much happier and our collective cortisol levels are much decreased.  I guess we will keep him after all.  Sorry fireman, your loss.