Eli is One Month Old

Dear Eli,

I cannot believe that you are already one month old.  Time is flying by and you've already changed so much.  Daddy and I have loved watching you grow and become more aware of your surroundings.  You are the absolute best thing that has ever happened to us.  You truly light up out lives.

You've already celebrated your first Christmas, New Years and snow day.  You've had lots of family and friends come to meet you.  Everyone who meets you falls in love with you.

You haven't explored a lot of the outside world because it's been too cold and I am too scared that you might catch the nasty flu that's going around.  So, most of your days are spent at home playing and cuddling with me and then you light up when you hear Daddy comes home.

You're a very happy baby.  You only cry when you're hungry, have gas or when you're getting your diaper changed.  You love your swing and you love to be held.  You also love to stare at your handsome self in the mirror.  You must know you're the cutest baby ever!

We love seeing your beautiful smile.  The other day, you were sleeping and you opened your eyes, looked at me then smiled.  It melted my heart. You have changed our lives for the better and we love you more than anything!  We are so thankful that we get to be your parents.   We love you!

Love,

Mommy

Feed: 

You eat about every 2 1/2 -3 hours.  

Weight: 

At your 2 week appointment, you weighed 7 pounds 4 1/2 ounces.  Now, you seem to be around 8 pounds.
Birth Weight: 6 pounds 14 ounces

Length: 

At your 2 week appointment, you were 19 1/2 inches, but we can tell you've grown.
Birth Length: 19 1/2 inches

Diaper Size:

Pampers Newborn

Clothes Size:

Newborn, but the sleeves are starting to get a little shorter by the day.

Hair Color:

Dark Blonde/Light Brown

Eye color:

Dark Blue/ Grey

Funniest moment this month: 

You startle yourself sometimes with your own bodily functions.

Milestone: 

You've started to notice the world around you.  You love to move your arms and legs and you love to smile.  You are more alert when you are awake. You're learning to hold your head up a second longer each time and you're doing great with tummy time.  You've also found your voice and you love to use it!  Your coos are just so cute!

Important Dates to Remember:

First Christmas:  12/25/12

First Snow:  12/26/12

First New Years:  12/31/12