Happy 2 Month Birthday, William!

We have had a wonderful month with our little guy. He is starting to spend more time awake and interact with us more. He is smiling often and more intentionally now- he has the sweetest smile! He is happy and laid back, except when he wants to eat! He loves the outside and often we are able to quiet by walking him outside.



His medical issues are under control now (he has reflux) and we are able to relax and enjoy him more now that we know what the problem is and how to address it. He loves to be held and has to be most of the time, which is just great with him! He is mommys little helper and spends a lot of his day strapped to my front in one of his slings. He is able to hold his head better and he loves to just look around while I walk around the house. He particularly enjoys staring at the Christmas tree as well as the fan.
He loves to take baths and "float" in the warm water. We are starting to establish a routine with him and he just loves his nightly tubby. Our nursing difficulties of the early days are a thing of the past and he eats like a champion now! He is growing and healthy and we thank God every day for bringing him into our lives.




2 Month Check-up:
11.7 pounds (34%)
22.25 in (20%)

Happy 3rd Birthday, Stephen!

     Happy 3rd birthday buddy!!! You have been looking forward to this day for months now! So much has changed for you this year- and not just
developmentally. You have sailed with ease through a big move, constant schedule changes, and a new baby. You are always so happy and easygoing- your ability to just go with the flow continuously impresses me. You have a love for new adventures and have definitely proved to be our "portable baby".
     This year has also been a year of growth for you. You have transformed from a toddler to a preschooler seemingly overnight. You are such a smart little boy. You understand so much of what is going on and being said around you. Sometimes you spout out vocabulary words that truly astound me. Not long ago you informed me that it was going to rain as you noted cumulonimbus clouds in the sky! I wonder if someday soon I'll have to start studying up on things so that I have something to teach you!
     Everyday I feel as though you show us more and more of your wonderful personality. You have a kind soul and a gentleness about you- which reminds me of something that made me fall in love with your daddy; yet you are all rough and tumble boy. You love to play outside, trains and cars. You are a social butterfly- you love to play with other kids (especially little girls 4x your age!) and seem to thrive in interacting with other people.
     For the last few months you have started trying to establish your sense of self and independence. You are constantly reminding us that you are no longer a baby as you do more and more for yourself. However, I know that you still need us and I worry about how my lack of attention to you lately will affect our relationship long term.  Please know that we will always love you and be here for you. You have forever transformed us and have brought us so much love and joy. I am excited to grow with you and see what the next year has in store.

Love, Mommy and Daddy