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Thursday, June 21, 2012

{ 2 Months }

Weight: 11 lbs 14 oz

Length: 24.5 in

Likes: Sophie the giraffe! You LOVE her. Your first crush, I'm sure (well besides your momma)! You definitely are gaining more control over your movements and are starting to "squeak" her on purpose. You love to dance. Seriously, with or without music you are a mover! Your new favorite time of the day is FaceTiming with your Aunt Lauren...she's pretty cool. :) Oh, and you are starting to like your baths...not loving, but it's not a fight anymore.

Dislikes: You no longer like to be swaddled. And you really don't like when I try and clip your fingernails. We are still trying to figure out how to get you to stop scratching your face.

Milestones: You are sleeping through the night! Yay! :) You consistently go 6-7 hours a night. Last week you even did a 10 hour stretch...! 10 hours!

You are now eating 5.5 ounces every 2-3 hours. It seems like you are constantly hungry! But, the Dr says you are gaining the right amount of weight so I won't fight it.

You continue to punch and kick and hold your head up like it's your job. Tummy time isn't your favorite, but when you are in the mood you get your head way up high! You follow sounds and objects with your eyes and will smile the cutest smile when I smile at you.

Firsts: You had your first shots at your 2 month appointment. You hated them so much that you held your breath for way too long. You finally screamed. Reminded me of the day you were born. You should stop doing that to me, please. :) But you calmed down pretty quick and haven't had any reactions yet.

You sat up in your bumbo chair for the first time. You weren't so sure about it and got tired pretty quick, but none the less you sat up for a while!

You went out to Lake Petersburg and "swam" for the first time. Well, we put your feet in the water and you played on the beach with me...close enough!

Fun Fact: We have had quite the time getting you to stay still while you sleep. As soon as we moved you into your big crib, you started wiggling like crazy. We would put you down in the middle of your crib and within the hour you would have your arms and legs out the side of the crib. We got wedges and even a mesh bumper, but nothing stopped you from getting yourself all the way over to the edge of the crib and sliding down towards the rails. We finally figured out that for some reason you just want to be on the side of your crib, so we stopped fighting you. We now place you to bed on the very edge of your crib with wedges between you and the rails. Once we gave in, you started sleeping through the night. You sure are a persistent little boy! :)

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Thursday, May 31, 2012

{ 1 Month }

I can't believe little mister is 1 month old (well gosh, 6 weeks as I write this...) I won't lie, I feel like making it to this point is an accomplishment for all of us!

Weight: 9 lb 4oz

Length: 23in

Likes: Your boppy is your favorite thing. You nap on it most of the day, when you get fussy you like to just be left alone on your boppy, and you even slept on it at night in your cradle. You love when we sing to you. Dad says that I know way too many silly kid songs. So, while I sing my high-pitched, baby rendition of head, shoulders, knees and toes, he dances around with you and sings Dave Barnes songs. You love car rides, walks at the park, and photo shoots with your mom.

Dislikes: You do not like to be burped. You never have. When we first brought you home, you hated having your diaper changed, now you've learned it's not so bad. We are still trying to figure out bath time, as of now, you aren't a fan.

Milestones: You have been a pretty good sleeper from the beginning. (And no, I don't believe that just because I said it out loud means that I have jinxed myself...it is what it is...he may change, but I don't think he will mysteriously stop sleeping well just because I verbalized it.) You started out with 2-3 hour stretches and are now up to 4-5 hours. I'm very thankful for that, as your dad and I both love our sleep. Let's keep it up!

You are up to eating 4.5 ounces every 3-4 hours...you've always been pretty regimented. You put yourself on that schedule, but we didn't fight it.

You hold your head up very well. You have from birth. I didn't know it was a big deal, but everyone that holds you comments on how strong you are! You are a wiggler that is for sure, always kicking, punching and lifting your head.

Firsts: You smiled for the first time when you were about 2 and a half weeks old. I think it was a fluke, but by 4 weeks you were smiling like a pro. We love that little smile and I was actually lucky enough to catch the very first one on camera!

You rolled over. I know, it sounds crazy, but you did. Not 100% onto your back, but when we lay you down for tummy time, after about 2 minutes you know exactly how to throw your head to the side so that you will roll over to your side, and then eventually wiggle to your back. Got that one on video, too!

You went to your first wedding. Your grandpa Hay was married in May and you got dressed up in your polo and pretty much stole the show!

Fun Fact: You LOVE staring at yourself. With the modern marvel that is the iPhone, I can put on a video of you at any point and you will just stare and smile at yourself. You already know how cute you are! We will worry about the implications of this later ;)