2 Months

I am sure each month I'll say the same thing with the exception of the number, but I can't believe I have a two month old! Heck, I still can't believe I was pregnant, gave birth (well, had a c-section, but still...), and have a child! I think Cooper will always be the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me, and I am so thankful for him. When I was pregnant, I really couldn't believe it had finally happened, and I always set these little milestones for when I thought I would get over the shock of being pregnant--"when I see the heartbeat, I'll believe it...when I start to show, I'll believe it...when I feel the baby move...when we find out what 'it' is...when I have a baby shower...when I deliever..." I never did get over that shock though. Each day and each milestone brought on more of an awe for me. I think the most amazing, unbelievable, and incredible moment of it all was when I saw him for the first time. I just couldn't believe he was mine. And how has that already been two months ago?!?!

"Um, Mom, what are you doing leaving me sitting beside this strange thing?"

"Oh, wait, I think I remember this from last month. Now what I am supposed to do?"

"I'll give good ol' Mom a quick smile as I tip myself over onto the elephant. Weeee!!"

"Hey buddy, you're pretty snuggly. It looks like we're in this together for the next 10 months."

In the past month, Little Man has really started to fill out. His bath time takes a lot longer now as I try to clean between all those adorable little rolls on his legs, arms, and neck, and I still end up not getting them all! He loves his bath, which is great, until I wash his hair. The boy hates to have his hair washed! He also likes to spit up or pee or poop on himself as soon as I get him out of the tub. Typical boy--just can't stand to be clean!

He smiles more and more each day. My favorite smile is when I go in his room to get him out of his crib, and he looks up at me and smiles. My heart melts! Today he got pretty tickled when we played in front of the mirror. His laugh is a more obvious sound now, and it is definitely contagious!

He loves his mobiles and his newborn pictures hanging above his changing pad on his dresser, and talks and smiles to them all the time. It's really cute when he gets extra excited while watching them because those legs and arms start moving all over the place! He kicks and wiggles and smiles and just gets so excited! This does make diaper changing a little bit of a challenge though. I used to use his swing to put him to sleep, but now he gets so fixated on the mobile, he won't go to sleep!

His personality is beginning to show, and I have a feeling he might possibly be a little strong willed. With Karl and me as parents, I don't know where he would get that from though! (insert laughter) He likes things initially, but when he's done with something, he's done, and he doesn't waste time letting us know. If he wants to be cuddled, I can cuddle with him, but if that's not what he wants at the moment, then I have no chance of cuddling! The other day, I just wanted him to hold him against my chest while I laid on the couch. But, oh no, Little Man was not going to have that. He pushed and kicked and whined until I put him on his play mat. The little stinker! My favorite time of the day used to be in the afternoons when he would lay against my chest and take his nap. I pray he hasn't outgrown that yet!

Other than his mobiles, his favorite thing is going places. He doesn't nap well at all at the house, but if we're out in public, he sleeps great. I guess he likes the hustle and bustle, which is fine with me because I go stir crazy if I'm in the house all day. Between being strong willed and a busy body, he might have my personality...brace yourselves! However, he looks just like his daddy. He is a handsome little fellow!

Karl and I are loving every minute with him. He is a really easy baby, and for that, we are so happy! However, we are hoping that some time in the next month he'll start sleeping longer stretches at night... We're exhausted!