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.

Another First....

You, Daddy and Ben had your first all boys outing today. You went for Bagels and Noahs and then to the Daddy Park - officially called Jackson park, but the majority of the parents there are Daddy's is seems.

It was quite a sight seeing your Daddy bottle feeding you at the same time he was pushing Ben on the swings. He needs 2 more arms for such occasions.

All in all, you were very good. As was the super patient Ben.

After the playground you and Daddy zonked out for the best power nap ever. 2+ hours of full recliner slumber.

Showers and Smiles

You had your first shower today, with Daddy and Ben, and you seemed to love it. No complaints and you stayed in a long time.

You are getting more and more alert every day. Your happy place is still the changing pad in the bathroom in front of the mirror - where you give yourself big juicy smiles and even entertain yourself long enough for Mommy to take a shower. You have also been smiling a lot more lately in big wide-mouthed grins. Your legs are also getting a LOT stronger - you can practically kick yourself out of our arms. I weighed you at the baby store on Wednesday and you were just over 9 lbs.

Last week you had a hard week - lots of crying and fussing and general discomfort. Maybe it was all the growing you've been doing and new things you are paying attention to? The past few days you've been much calmer and have been sleeping a lot better.

6 weeks old tomorrow! Time is flying by.

Social Smiles

Last Thursday while your Grandpa and Grandma Himan were here you had your first social smiles! You had already started smiling while eating or falling asleep. You and Grandpa Himan did a lot of bonding last week - when you were tired or started fussing he would scoop you right up and get you to sleep. Today you rode the BART train with your brother to go visit your daddy at the office, and you spent the first 10 minutes looking around at everything before you melted into an exhausted nap.

4 weeks old

4 weeks old tomorrow! Your dad and I can't believe how quickly time has passed. For a while we affectionately referred to you as "floppy" because you were so newborn-like and just melted into our arms without a fight. But you are changing into a muscular boy. We saw Dr. Kasinski on Friday and she was amazed at how active you were - moving your arms around and even turning a bit to one side (not to mention the leg kicks). Today we went to Traintown with your brother (you enjoyed sleeping in the carrier) but afterwards we went to downtown Sonoma and you loved lying on the blanket in the park and looking at the trees and grass. You're even doing "push-ups" now a bit on your belly and your neck is getting a lot stronger.

Did I mention you've already gained 2 pounds?? Now you're at 8 lbs. 4 oz - and have jumped from 10% to 25%.