One Month Old!

Levi, you are one month old! That went fast! Here are some things you've done and are doing:

- You weigh 9 lbs. 11 oz. (50 percentile) and are 23 in. tall (90 percentile)!! Wow! You are already getting too long for a few of your newborn sleepers!

- Newborn diapers are pretty snug on you, so you're wearing '1s'. Although you are also wearing cloth diapers part-time. 

- You sleep great in your car seat. I was so surprised when you slept all the way home from the hospital! You have done it several times since then-- to church, at the grocery store, back home, etc. Sometimes your naps align with big brother's! This makes me very happy because I can nap too. Or sometimes I get a few things done (like writing up this post while you are sleeping!). 

- You are strong! You have been raising your head since you were born! You give me little "kisses" on my cheek when you bounce your head, while you're rooting.

- Just this week you have become more alert and can be happy while you are awake for up to 20 minutes! Daddy and I both noticed you seem to have crossed from newborn to baby at the 4 week mark. 

- You make lots of squeaks and other noises while you are sleeping. 

- Your cry is very much the stereotypical "waa!" You get angry pretty fast, hold your breath, and turn red in the face! What will this mean for our future? 

- You like using a pacifier. 

- You are doing a great job breast feeding! Sometimes Daddy gives you a bottle at night, but other than that you are nursing every 2-3 hrs. Although you've given me a couple 4 hour stretches some nights!! Sometimes when you are eating you will squeeze my arm between your legs. And the other day you happened to get your arms around both sides of my neck and you squeezed and gave me your first "hug"!! 

Levi, Mommy and Daddy love you so much! Already, we can't imagine life without you! We can't wait to see your personality develop each day and guide you on your life journey!