Smiley!

Today I caught Kyle smiling. I have caught him several other times but this one is my favorite. He was relaxing and we were "talking" and he just started smiling. He is starting to notice things more now. In the bouncy seat he appears to reach out to the animals that hang down in front of him. He never likes to be in one place too long. All day long we go from back to stomach, swing to bouncy seat etc. He especially likes to be held. I think he is already a Mama's boy.

I can't believe that I go back to work next week. This leave has flown by. Caroline is excited that Kyle will be going to "school" with her next week. He will have the same teacher that Caroline had in the infant room--Ms Bridget.

Will post soon about the beach.

Happy 1 month Kyle!

Today Kyle turns one month old. I can hardly believe it! This month has passed so fast and reminds me how much your babies change before your eyes. It's bittersweet because with all the sleepless nights you just want to get to the point where they are sleeping through the night and then when it comes you miss the times you would sit up feeding them in the middle of the night.

Some highlights at 1 month...

You are still wearing newborn sleepers. You are growing I can tell but you seem to be getting longer rather than fatter (is that a word?). You are eating around 3 1/2 ounces every 2 1/2 hours and occasionally at night will go 3 hours. You are very easygoing and have a sweet personality already. You are working very hard at holding your head up and I try to put you on your stomach a lot during the day and it is paying off.

You and Caroline are becoming fast friends. She loves you so much. Sometimes when you cry she tells me that you need your bottle and she loves to give you your paci. I'm not sure you are going to be a paci baby but that's not a bad thing. That would be just one more thing to get rid of later. Caroline loves to hold you and kiss you. You have had a lot of grape/strawberry chapstick on your little head. Don't worry I will watch over you and make sure you don't get your nails painted.

We love you so much.