Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Taylor's 2 week birthday

Taylor is 2 weeks old today! I can hardly believe it. These first two weeks have gone really well for all four of us. He is a wonderful baby and we're enjoying him so much! The adjustment to life as a mother of 2 has been intense but I'm getting it figured out and I know it'll get easier as we figure out a routine.

Just a few fun facts about Taylor:
  • He looks like me! I took a look at my baby pictures and he really does look a lot like me.
  • He flaps his arms when he's getting frustrated. I wish I could explain that better but it's the cutest thing. I know he's about to have a fit when his arms start to flap.
  • He is a pooper! I'm glad his plumbing is working so I won't complain.
  • He has "showered" me during numerous diaper changes already! The washing machine runs often!
  • He is a grunter! He grunts whether he's happy or sad, sleeping, pooping, needing to burp, etc, etc!
  • He's still wearing newborn clothes but I don't think they'll fit him much longer. He's getting longer and we'll find out how much he weighs at his 2 week check-up in the morning.
  • His dark hair seems to be lightening up already. I'm so curious what his hair will do.
  • He's pretty content. What a blessing! No signs of colic - praise the Lord!!!
  • He's getting his nights and days figured out. He's awake most of the morning - around 8 to Noon - give or take a cat nap or two. And then he sleeps the day away! At night he's up every couple hours to eat. He's done a couple 3-hour stretches. Most of the time he goes back to sleep pretty quickly but he seems to choose one feeding to be awake for about an hour or so. I can live with that.

My grandma Elaine was here to meet Taylor on Wednesday, July 23rd. I wish I'd been able to get her reaction to him on video. She just gasped and stared at him for at least a minute. It was a precious moment!

Lily sharing jewelry with her baby brother. It's hard to see in the picture but she put some bracelets and earrings on his lap. :) She is an awesome big sister! She gives him lots of kisses and she's been really gentle with him so far.

Beautiful eyes

2 weeks old!

My children

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