Two Months!

My goodness, it's been exactly two months since our little man arrived. There's been so much growth and change, he looks like a completely different baby than the one we initially went home with. There are noticeable differences sometimes even from day to day, which has been incredibly exciting to watch. I find myself eagerly awaiting whatever monumental thing he'll do next, while at the same time trying to stretch and treasure every single moment. My goal is to live mindfully, be present and enjoy him exactly as he is NOW instead of looking forward to the next thing, since the change is rapid and time seems to fly. Just want to kiss this face all day!

It's been a bit rough since our return to New York after three weeks in California, but we are working on getting back into a routine. Vaccinations yesterday didn't make it any easier, poor guy was cranky and had sore legs but couldn't fall asleep or keep much food down. What with the travel, time change and shots, our whole sleep/eat/awake pattern currently feels like it has no rhyme or rhythm to it, but I'm sure we'll find a groove soon. In any case, it's nice to just be together as a family. 

I think normally once a kid hits the two month mark you stop counting age in weeks, but I really like doing the Monday updates and noting his changes each week, so I'm going to continue them. No fruit comparisons, though. He is now the size of... a regular ol' baby. 

Speaking of size, he weighed in at 12 pounds 8.9 ounces at his check up on Friday - a 3 lb gain since last visit!  Growing boy!  He also measured 22.75 inches in length (a growth of 1.25 inches) and I can't remember what they said head circumference was, but I'm sure it was very impressive.

Standard doctor office selfie with mom!  (Pre-shots, of course.)

Oso Flaco

Spent our last evening in Nipomo walking out past Oso Flaco Lake, before we head back to the shivery east coast tomorrow. It was absolutely gorgeous, sunny and 73 degrees - quite a contrast to the snowy Central Park scenes DVC has been sending me pictures of the past few days. 

 

Prime bird watching, despite what this photo would suggest.

 

 

Graham's first hike! Ok, it was really more of a walk.

 

 

 

Jamma identifying animal tracks.

 

DaBo spotting whales (there were several in very close to shore!).

Leaf getting some Graham-O bonding time with the wrap carrier.

 

 



Missing you guys already...

 

8 Weeks Old

Look who is eight weeks old today! This little bugger loves to smile, babble and grab firmly ahold of anything within his reach (hair + earrings included, pas auf!). He can hold his head fairly steady on his own and loves sitting in his bouncy chair at the dinner table with the fam.

 

  

 

Being in Nipomo for three whole weeks has been wonderful. My parents and sister have gotten to know Graham so well and he really feels like a part of the family. It kind of feels like he was always here with us!

 

 

We've been FaceTiming DVC in NYC a ton the past week and are very eager to see him on Wednesday. Graham totally recognizes Dave's voice and focuses on the camera when he speaks. It's amazing to see.

 

 

  

 

Bonus viewing: a bit of chit chat!

 

My Loves

A year ago today, Dave and I got married.

One year later and we have a darling son.

Thank you for taking care of us.

My heart is so happy. 

Missing DVC desperately on our first anniversary. 

Can't wait for our little family to be back together - three more sleeps!

Love you big.

 

Happy New Year!!

This happy boy is wishing you a wonderful 2015!!

 

 

“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language.

And next year’s words await another voice.”

― T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets