One Month Old!

I don't know that I've ever had a month go by as quickly as this one has. It seems like we were just arriving home from the hospital with our newborn baby, and now he is a month old! I do find it hard, however, to even remember life without him here.

Ethan, you are such a sweet baby! You bring so much joy to every day. You've been busy doing a little growing over the past month and have become much more alert. Here is a little more about you at one month:

-You've started sharing your precious little grin with us! I'm looking forward to seeing you smile more and more.
-You are batting at your toys and are starting to show more interest in the hanging toys on your play mat.
-You are still such a little cuddle baby. You love being held close and rocked. I try to get in as much cuddle time with you as possible.
-For the first time last night, you slept for 5 hours straight!

Highlights of the Month for Mommy...

-Watching you and your sister together has been a special experience. I know the day will come when you two will likely aggravate one another, but for now, I love witnessing the beginnings of this sibling bond. Gracie is so helpful and makes sure you are well taken care of!
-I love our quiet times together. Nursing you has provided us with a wonderful bonding experience and I'm so thankful it's been going smoothly. I already feel very attached to this time with you.

I took this picture to show how small you are in comparison to your glider. Over the coming months, it will be interesting to see just how much you grow!

Comments

  1. JadeJuly 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I can't believe Ethan is already a month old! I can't wait to see him! I hope he smiles for us. :)

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