Country Time

We just got back from Boise, visiting the Claytons, and your first airplane ride. You did great on both trips and pretty much slept the entire time in the plane. The car, however, is not your favorite. Even with mommy sitting next to you in the backseat, you scream the entire way. We haven't been on a car trip longer than 1/2 hour though, so we'll see how long it will take to eventually give in and rest.

You spent a long time looking at Sadie, the Clayton family dog, and seemed to enjoy lots of attention and hugs from 3 1/2 year old Amaia.

We could tell you weren't used to the 90 degree heat, you got pretty cranky at the ranch and though you really love your warm baths, you were not impressed when Mommy tried to cool you off in the wading pool.

I visited a newborn last week and realized that you aren't the smallest weeble around anymore, which makes me a bit nostalgic for those rough first few weeks!

Alex turned 8 weeks old (2 months!) this past week. I think both Jeff and I are amazed at how fast time has flown by, though it hasn't always been easy - and in fact, was quite hard those first few weeks. This past week Alex started doing "push-ups" - lying on his belly and lifting his head up with his hands. He is also cooing a lot, and sleeping a lot too! We saw Dr. Kasinski for his 2 month check-up and she remarked at how much he has grown, and how strong he was.

10.5 lbs at 2 months! You have really been responding to Ben's voice too, and I've watched you turn toward him when he lies down next to you, alternating between kissing you and trying to crawl over you.

2 months old

Tommorrow you are 8 weeks (2 months!) old. You are super smiley when you are awake, and even want to smile when you are super tired - you'll go from smiling to crying in a matter of minutes when you are tired. You are also grabbing more at things - your birds on your playmat, mommy's baby carrier (more like swatting at this point, but a great effort). You LOVE to sit on the changing pad and make faces at mommy and daddy, you also love both baths and showers, and getting massages from mommy - especially when I rub your tummy.