Remember that time I said we'd be writing weekly updates? Yeahhh, that was before I realized how challenging it would be to sit in and think for longer than 10 minutes. Props to all you mommies you have 2+ children, I can't imagine having time for anything except looking after you (and watching you sleep, and making sure you're breathing, and cleaning up your pristine nursery).
But here we are, at 7 weeks (almost 8 weeks!). I cannot believe you've grown up so quickly. To think that it's already been that long since I gave birth to you is unbelievable. It feels like just last week that we brought you home from the hospital. What's more insane is how much more I love you each day. I am a walking cliche, and it's the best thing ever. Every tiny thing you do makes me smile (even when you cry), and with every coo and grin you win me over and over again. We are so blessed to have you in our lives and I am enjoying every single minute of our new life. You gave us your first smile at 5 weeks and this milestone has me seriously conflicted. Part of me wants you to stay this size and this age forever: you are so tiny and cute and cuddly, you LOVE your mama (it's true), and it's relatively easy to tend to your needs (AND you can't talk back, major bonus!). But at the same time, seeing this first smile of yours makes me want to fast forward. I can't wait to see what kind of little person you're going to be - shy, sweet, and emotional? Or social, outgoing, and talkative? I'm doing my best to savor every minute with you while I appreciate the past and look forward to the future and watching you grow into your own person.
For now, here's a few updates and photos:
+ SMILES (YAAAAAY!!) ~started smiling at 5 weeks
+ Cooing/making noises ~started this at 6 weeks, and now you're definitely responding to our prompts
+ at 6 weeks you started reaching for toys/objects
+ at 6 weeks, after following the Baby Whisperer program for about 10 days, you started sleeping approx 5 hrs each night. More recently we've been able to get 6 hour stretches of sleep and it's a DREAM!
+ You hold your head up like a pro, it's ridiculous how strong you are
+ You recognize your Grandpa's face (and you love him so, so much)
+ You are chewing on things like you're teething; I know you're not but you do love to have things in your mouth; you will chew on my finger for an hour, or you'll chew on your binkie, it's quite hilarious
+ You love your tongue, always sticking it out and moving it around in your mouth during playtime
+ You are playing more and more, and sleeping less and less (during the day)
+ You still LOVE bathtime!
You've had many visitors. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few, but here's all I can remember for now:
- Liz Thoenes
- Dustin Wolfe
- Stacy Hartzler
- Holly Newton
- Liz Walden
- Sally
- Eric Wilmarth
And just a few pics:
Your daddy and Uncle playing pretty music for you...
1 comment:
two steve's!!? is he a twin or do those bro's just look like twins?
sawyer is a stud. love his Vans. XOXO
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