When Daddy and I first brought you home from the hospital I thought something was wrong with you because you were just so relaxed, calm, and content...
You slept so well for a newborn and let me tell you if every baby was like you, you would have quite a few brothers and sisters :-)
One of your most endearing qualities is the way you just listen and seem to understand exactly what is being said. Daddy holds you close to his face and just talks and talks about everything from your future to current events. You just stare at him and wrinkle your brow taking in all of the information.
You only cry when you need something, and all of your cries are distinct...
I have yet to not know exactly what you need...
Just recently you've started to follow people with your eyes, it's just so cute. I will play peek-a-boo with you on your changing table and you wait intently for me to pop back up into your vision and then get all excited kicking your legs and waving your arms...
Last Thursday (04-08-10) you blessed us with your first real smile, and let me tell you what; you just light up the room.
You were unlucky in your first month of life and came down with the Croup. Oh boy did you scare Mommy and Daddy. You had many doctors appointments and if I never see a bulb syringe in my lifetime again it will be to soon. However, you've taken this challenge like a champ.
Besides your sickness you have just thrived since birth. You nurse constantly and it shows in your weight. At four weeks of age you are twelve pounds. Twelve pounds!!! I just can't believe it. I was sad yesterday after I did laundry because I had to retire all of your newborn outfits. I am so happy you're so healthy and growing big but it makes me sad because I just want you to stay little forever....
Well I'm going to take a break from this because you are hollering in your swing telling me you're starving...
O.K....
Well three nursing sessions, four diaper changes, and two hours later, you are now napping and I'm back to my letter for you....
Your personality is starting to shine through...
You know what you like...
Daddy's singing brings you comfort and calms you down while I'm trying to get out of the shower at record speed to nurse you...
You love your sunbathing in the morning...
We put your changing table in front of the sliding glass window and the sun shines on your little body...
You are completely content as you soak up your vitamin D...
You've given me as much as 45 minutes of time to get things done, extremely happy staring at the trees outside...
You also love your baths with Mommy...
It has become a routine to take baths with me instead of the infant bath we have...
I set you on my legs and you lay completely still as I wash your body and hair...
I really enjoy this and have decided this is what we will do while it's possible...
You've really discovered who I am this past week...
You will fuss and fuss in your bouncer, swing, or changing station, and then the second I pick you up, you are soothed and calm....
With your big Sister I was worried about holding her to much and spoiling her...
I've learned that the ability to hold your little body goes by so fast, so with you I'm just enjoy it...
If I'm holding you to much, oh well!!!
We were so fortunate, and Daddy had your first month of life off work...
You really had a chance to bond with him, and now he can change your diaper in record time and you know exactly who he is...
Sadly Daddy returned back to work yesterday, and you seem to pick up on how lonely I am...
You're giving me tons of smiles, and just want to be held and cuddled constantly....
I promise you I will get use to Daddy being away and will shed the needy vibe I can only imagine I'm emitting...
As for your big Sister, well she just loves you to death...
I've had to put limits on how many kisses she can give you in a day...
I know this might sound cruel...
But if I didn't you'd probably suffocate...
:-)
She's not to keen on your dirty diapers, but other than that she's a good helper and will sooth you with the binky and a dance while my hands are tied up else where...
I really look forward to seeing the two of you developing a strong bond.
She loves to hold you, and I must say there really is no better feeling than to see my two kids completely content snuggled up with each other....
Well my precious Son, I will end this letter to you until next month...
I'm sure by then I will have much more news of your developments...
Daddy and I love you very much...
Thank you so much for coming into my life...
I couldn't imagine a day without you...
Love your very blessed Mommy,
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