One Month Old!

I can't believe you're already one month old...and yet it seems like you've been a part of the family for so much longer than that. You had your well visit at the doctor's office today. You are 10 lbs 14.5 oz, so just shy of 11 pounds; you're eating like a champ! Your new length is 22.25 inches. Both of these measurements put you in the 98th percentile for your age. :)

You're not smiling or cooing just yet, but I've seen glimpses of your smile while you are sleeping and I cannot WAIT for those beautiful grins to be directed at me. Any day now!

You are becoming much more alert during the day, but you love curling up against Mommy in the Moby or SlingEZee for a nice, cuddly nap.  Whether you're sleeping or awake, the way you move and place your hands is absolutely adorable; I think you're going to be a very expressive talker!

Your edible cheeks are so enticing, I find myself taking a little nibble whenever I can. Your eyes are still a dark blue, so we'll have to wait and see what your permanent eye color will be. It appears as though you may end up with curly hair! It curls up whenever it's wet - I can't wait to see what it does when it's longer!

Though I'm not getting much sleep and it is a very rare moment when you let me put you down long enough to give my back a rest, I am soaking this time up.  Because, as it's said:

Cleaning and scrubbing can wait 'til tomorrow

But children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.

So quiet down cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.

I'm rocking my baby, and babies don't keep.