2 months old!

You are already 2 months old!  You loves baths even more now, you are starting to sleep longer at night, and you are one smiley guy!

You helped Mom celebrate her birthday this week!

You are officially in mostly 6 month clothes, and thank goodness you have a little room to grow into them.

2 Month Shots

You had your 2 month shots on Monday night.  You were a little grumpy in the waiting room because I had to wake you up from a nap to get you in your car seat.  It was the first time ever that you fell asleep in your swing!  I was so bummed to take you out.

After we took your clothes off to weigh you (13 pounds!) you were a happy guy.  You were smiling and cooing, even when the nurse pinned your legs down.  As soon as she used the alcohol wipe to clean your skin, you were not pleased.

After a few quick pokes, and some tears, you were ready to eat and all better.  Before we left the doctor, you were smiling and cooing again.  What a trooper!

Smiley Guy

In the last week, your smiles have really taken off!  It is so fun to have you wake up in the morning a happy guy (even though you are SUPER gassy) and smiling up a storm.  If we are lucky, we can even get you to make something that sounds a little like a laugh!

Alert and Awake

Over the last few days, you have become even more alert.  You will turn your neck and strain to see where I am walking if you are lounging in your swing.  Sometimes when we are trying to rock you to sleep in your room, you catch the light on the ceiling and can't stop staring at it.

This means that your naps have been a little rough, but it sure is fun to have you be a bit more interactive!

Bear Suit

Before we even knew if you were a boy or a girl, Mom and Dad bought the cutest bear suit for you.  We wanted to bring you home from the hospital in it, but you were too small!  You are finally able to wear it and it is the cutest thing.

It is super warm so you love wearing it and almost always fall asleep when you have it on.  You wore it at Grandma and Grandpa's house when you were meeting family and earlier this week when we went to Target.  After a rough night of sleep, you fell asleep wearing it, so we were afraid to take it off.  You slept like a starfish in your crib for about 30 minutes before stirring.  Big accomplishment considering how much you love being swaddled.

You change every day and every day I discover more things that I am amazed by. I love you.

xoxo,
Mom

One Month

You are one month old.  I can't believe how fast the time is going.  At your one month doctor appointment, you were 23 inches long (98th percentile!) and 10 pounds, 4 ounces.

You are starting to like being read to, listening to music (and Mom singing along), and bath time.  You can hear Mom and Dad's voices and turn to see us.  You are even starting to sneak in a real smile every once in awhile.

You still aren't a big fan of getting your diaper changed, but you are starting to tolerate it more.  You are starting to fill out a bit more and are cuter than ever!

The other night, Dad was trying to get you to  go to sleep, but you weren't having it.  He sat down on the bed and laid you on his chest.  You just sat there all content looking at him like he was the greatest thing since sliced bread.  It was the most adorable thing I have ever seen.

Week Four

Week Four

I can't believe we are on your fourth week!  Dad went "back" to work this week.  He actually started a brand new job, so hopefully he can manage with the small amount of sleep you are letting him get.

Mom and Barrett time is going pretty well so far.  You are starting to develop more of a pattern with your sleeping and eating, which lets mom rest after marathon 1.5 hour rocking sessions in the middle of the night because you refuse to sleep.

On Thursday this week, mom worked up the courage to go to a mom's group.  This was your first outing just the two of you and went well.  You only cried in your car seat a little bit.

This weekend you are going to have lots of visitors.  A bunch of Mom's family is coming to meet you!