Our sweet little Nathan,
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| Breakfast at Jim's on January 3rd |
I can't believe that you are already two months old! I know that I should have learned by now how quickly time passes, but I am amazed every month when I sit down to do these updates. You are the most handsome little baby we have ever seen. We just love you so much and you are constantly spoiled with hugs, kisses and attention.
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| Nap time with Uncle Jon, January 19th |
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| Minnie and Micky PJ's with Mommy, January 14th |
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| Lily's Birthday Party with Daddy, January 21st |
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| Snuggles with Papaw, January 7th |
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| Hanging out with Grandma Irma, January 7th |
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| Meeting Tamara, January 23rd |
You have settled right in and have been doing so well this past month. You and Katie seem to be off to a great start. She loves to give you kisses and pat your back (to help you burp) and stroke your face while telling us "gentle." Sometimes she gets a little too excited and carried away with her "love," and we have to step in and rescue you. You are such a laid back little dude; you don't seem to mind...too much.
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| At Grandma's House, January 5th |
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| "CHEESE", January 21st |
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| Looking at something more interesting than mommy, January 23rd |
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| "CUTE!" says sister, January 26th |
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| Hanging out at home, January 27th |
Our visitors have slowly left this month, and during the day now it is just me, you and the doodle bug. Gam Gam and Great Grandpa went home on the 9th of January, Papaw went back to San Angelo on the 13th, and Grandma went back to her house at night on the 22nd. We were so lucky to have our family here with us! Grandma stayed for eight weeks to help us take care of you at night, and mommy misses her so much. I think you must miss her, too, because your sleeping habits sure did change when she left. You had been sleeping from 10:00pm to 5am (first time on January 2nd) or 6am every night, and suddenly you started sleeping from 11-3am and back up at 6am. Sometimes you have even smaller stretches of sleep. Those are the days I pray you and Katie nap at the same time so I can sleep, too!
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| Beautiful eyes, January 11th |
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| Sleeping Prince, January 12th |
You have grown so much this month! It's no wonder because you are a really good eater! You take 4 oz in your bottle when you have one, sometimes nursing afterwards and sometimes not eating the whole thing. You nurse for most of your meals, though, and eat anywhere from 8-10 times a day. You are still wearing size 0-3 month clothing, but I have a feeling that is going to change very soon. Your legs have gotten so long, you barely fit in your pajamas with feet! And your tummy is expanding so that your onesies fit you
just right. You are still wearing size 1 diapers, but I got the next box in a size 2 since you are starting to fill your diapers all the way up to the top in the back. I am a little concerned we might have some blow outs! lol.
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| All tuckered out, January 21st |
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| Precious siblings, January 13th |
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| Don't be fooled, he has attitude like his sister, January 13th |
We have continued to be on the go, and this past month we have taken you to:
*The New Braunfels Children's Museum on December 29th
*Sea World on the 30th of December for Brunch with the Sesame Street Characters
*Dr. H's office for a check-up with Katie on the 30th of December and the 12th of January
*Urgent Care with Mommy when she was sick January 17th
*Liliana's First Birthday Party on the 21st of January
*Lots of restaurant dates, shopping trips, car rides, Grandma's house, and Aunt Nomi's house
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| First Wagon Ride to the Mailbox, January 19th |
Latest Developments:
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Vocalizing more. You often like to talk after you eat and we are holding you, or during the beginning of tummy time. (Before you get too mad)
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Notice your hands. I don't know what date you started noticing your hands exactly, but you love to put them in your mouth, swing them around and try to grab things with them (grabbed a rattle on Jan 25th @ 8 weeks). You have even started swatting at your toys on your play mat every once in awhile. You are kicking your feet like crazy, but they haven't found their way to your mouth yet.
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Bearing weight on your legs. You love to stand up with help and look around. You like to see what is going on. I have a feeling you are going to love your jumper when you are a little bit bigger.
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Holding up your head (first time on January 12th @ 6 weeks). You are doing so well with holding up your head!! Everyone is constantly amazed at how well you can do this.
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Smiling! You randomly smiled for the first time at daddy on the 4th of January (@ 5 weeks). This past week, though, you have been smiling more and more and when we talk to you, you reward us with a huge gummy smile. It melts my heart!
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| Early morning smiles, January 26th |
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| Tummy Time, January 13th |
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| Playing at Chick-fil-A with Grandma, Mommy and Sister, January 28th |
We love you so much, Nathan, and are so proud of all that you have learned to do! We can't wait to watch you grow and learn this next month. You are such a sweet baby boy!!!
Love,
Mommy
