You started to smile and coo. Those smiles are my favorite part of your second month.
You are becoming more alert.
You are still snuggly and sleep lots, but have become more aware of your surroundings and engage in lots of eye contact with Mama, Daddy and of course, big sister Olivia.
You have stretched out your night time sleeping for almost 8 or 9 hours. We usually put you to bed around 9 and you've recently been sleeping until 6AM. Once in awhile though you might wake up at 4AM to eat. And then you'll go back to sleep until Mommy insists you wake up around 8AM.
We've had lots of visitors this month. The Schambergers from Atlanta flew in at the beginning of March for a visit and Daddy's sister from California came at the end of the month to meet you. Both were very special trips and everyone adores you. And of course, Gigi and Papa were up to visit too this month.
You weighed in at 11 pounds 1 ounce at your 2 month check-up and 23 inches long. This puts you in the 20th percentile for weight and the 50th percentile for height. Although your weight wouldn't necessarily indicate so, you are eating really good. Despite your sisters attempts to share with you her juice, bananas, Craisins and Cheerios, your diet is still limited to milk.
Spring has finally arrived and we've taken full advantage of the nice weather with lots of walks around the neighborhood. We've also been frequenting the grocery store, Target, and maybe a trip or two to baby Gap. Not to mention a handful of lunches with your favorite partner in crime, George Draper. Turns out, your mamas were pregnant not far apart and as luck would have it, you're only 5 weeks different in birthdays. While George may be a few weeks older, and lots bigger and taller, I have a feeling you'll be buds for many years to come.
We've also ventured out as a family of four for a Saturday night dinner or two. But when you've got a newly potty-trained tot and an anxious "please don't have an accident" Mama, I think Olivia and I spent more time (7 trips total over the course of dinner) in the bathroom than at the table with you and Daddy.
And without any planning on my part (#momfail) you also got to witness your first St. Patty's Day shenanigans. Turns out Frozen on Ice tickets were released on St. Patrick's Day. So, I packed you up and we headed downtown to the Sprint Center to buy tickets to avoid paying outrageous processing fees online. Needless to say, we were the only sober ones tracking through the Power & Light District that sunny afternoon; and I was the only one pushing a baby stroller through the swarm of green shirts and beer. Luckily we got the tickets for Olivia and I tried to keep your sunshade up in an effort to shield you from not only the sun, but also the festive celebrations as well. Geesh. Kids these days :) #pleasenevergrowup
Your sister is still madly obsessed with you and absolutely adores you. While she may not have any concept of personal space, or the fact that you just fell asleep seconds before she entered the room, and takes away your passie just when you got comfy with it, she really does mean well and loves you so much. I plan to document this as much as possible and then replay these videos and pictures for when you two are fighting in 5 or 10 years.
Just like your sister when she was an itty bitty, you have an ear for Daddy's voice. Daddy gets the biggest and best smiles and coos out of you when he talks to you. And when you hear his voice, your eyes start looking around to find his familiar face.
You are laid back and go with the flow. While I wish I could take credit for this, I know these two characteristics you get from your Daddy, not your type-A Mama. Sometimes the easiest part about having a second baby is the baby itself. The harder part is everything else. But slowly, we are acclimating and adjusting. More settled than we were four weeks prior. And with only minimal pushing by this type-A mama, a routine is slowly starting to come together.
You are happy and charming and everything we could have asked for, and then some, with our second. Sometimes, you are the calm in our chaos. And while you were only been born two months ago, there are moments I swear you've been here forever. You were always meant to be the second in our tribe of littles. You are a perfect fit into our family of four. And for that, we are forever grateful.
