Day 31: A very busy day

Day 30: Sister's Dance Recital

You almost made it through an entire two performances of your sister's ballet school. I had to take you outside for awhile though. I think this was your first exposure to the tall buildings of Charlotte.

Day 25: Nine pounds

You had a check-up today with your pediatrician and his assessment was that you're outstanding! You are at nine pounds, which is perfect. He also said you're extremely alert and advanced. I expected no less.

The afternoon was very warm but our backyard is shady and cool. We (you and me) went on a little nature walk to check out the bird feeder and trees. The whole time you were quiet and serene, just looking around at all of the different colors. I don't think you can quite look at faces just yet but you aren't far away. I think you're also beginning to try and make talking sounds.

You're about 3 and 1/2 weeks old now and already you're changing. I know that before we know it you'll be crawling, cooing, and responding to our faces. I'm sure we'll miss these days.

Day 24: Sunday

Today you went to watch your brother John play another tennis match. He did really well against the number one seeded opponent from some other club. His backhand is pretty awesome and he had several great drop shots. Perhaps you'll be a player someday!

Mom put a knitted hat on you but you didn't like it. I don't blame you. It looked kinda dumb to me too.

Day 19: A little fussy

You were a little fussy last night. Mom had trouble getting you to sleep in the late afternoon and evening. Mom even tried giving you a bath which made you shriek!

Finally we got you some simethicone infant anti-gas which seemed to do the trick. We think you're swallowing too much air with your milk and it's making you feel weird.

You also got up around 2:30 am and stayed up until 4:30. Mommy wasn't very happy.

Day 18: Not much time for web updates

It's hard to find a few minutes to do these web updates. But I want to do them since she changes so fast!

Today Doctor Aviva Stein came to see you. Dr. Stein delivered you 18 days ago! She brought you a present called a Bumbo. It is a baby seat that is made out of injection-molded foam rubber. It is designed to hold your back at an angle that keeps you upright. It also locks your legs in so you won't fall out. It's ingenious really. We'll see how you like it in a few weeks.

You're able to hold your head straight up and look side-to-side now. It's pretty amazing really. We put you on your stomach and you kicked your legs out and pulled your knees up like you wanted to roll over.

Day 17: John's Confirmation

Your brother John was confirmed today. We had a breakfast before hand then the ceremony followed by a catered lunch with cake. It was a hog's delight. As you can see from the photo, you were still very small.
You actually didn't make a sound until about 10 minutes left in the ceremony/service. Then you let loose out in the vestibule.

Day 14: Two weeks old!

I got home today after not seeing you for almost 2 and 1/2 days. It seems like you've put on about two pounds! Your legs and wrists are starting to get chubby and wrinkled...baby style.

We took you to lunch with us at a restaurant named "Roosters" in SouthPark. It wasn't very good. Apparently they specialize in indiscriminately hacking chickens to pieces and serving them in various manners (chicken salad, chicken thigh pizza, etc.) Actually the name fits....everything tasted like rooster meat.

Day 12:

Another day, another outfit

Day 11: Your first bath

Your mom thought you looked kind of nappy today and decided you needed a bath.

You got shampooed and wiped down in the kitchen sink. You didn't seem to mind at all, in fact, you really liked it.

Here you are afterward all back to normal!

Day 10: Do I hear music?

Today I discovered that you like music, I think.

You were on my chest and I was trying to get you to sleep after a meal so I hummed "Row, row, row your boat." Suddenly you smiled! I tried a couple of other melodies (Old MacDonald) and you smiled again! I think you like the changes in pitch.

Your eyes are starting to look more hazel and you still like looking up at the lights. I think you can see our faces now. You definitely respond to faces within 8-12 inches of your eyes. You may even be able to see my expressions since I think you smiled back at me once.

Day 9: Your two grannies and Aunt Melissa

Day 9: Meeting Grandma Banks

Today you met your Grandma Banks for the first time.

We picked her up at the airport at around 4:45 pm. She was so impressed that you came to the airport. But she thought you were to young to travel anywhere because it was hard for you to hold your neck up in your car seat. Mommy sat in the back with you to keep padding around your head just in case. You're actually a very peaceful traveler...so far.

Day 8 : KISS, ALIVE!!!

Friday May 4, 2007

Today you were visited by a slew of family friends including Stu Hankinson, Leigh Frame, Carla Haughton, and Lisa Strause.

They all think you look like your daddy. What do you think?

You were so good natured during the whole thing...a real trooper.

That night, Mommy and I took you for your first stroll in public. It was about 7 pm and Mommy was going a little stir crazy from cabin fever. She had spent the last 7 days in a tiny hospital room without a view.

We got to SouthPark Mall about 8:30 pm...not much time since most of the stores closed at 9. But it was quiet and not very busy.

We down the main hall and then I remembered Paul Stanely, the lead singer of KISS, was having an art exhibition there that night. Since we were close we went over. When we got there several police officers were at the entrance to the gallery and a few people inside.

We recognized Paul immediately from his jet-black long hair and rocker outfit (leopard skin shirt.) A couple of minutes later he left escorted by more police and his handlers. He was probably off to some swanky bar or restaurant.

He didn't notice you all bundled up in your stroller. It's probably just as well.

Day 7: Your 1st week already!

You will be one week old at 8:31 pm tonight and what a week it has been!

Last night was your first night at home. You slept most of the afternoon, only waking up to gaze serenely at the recessed lights in the kitchen ceiling. We all wonder what is so fascinating! It's too early to tell what color your eyes will be but if I had to guess I would say hazel.

You're also very strong! When you hold one of my fingers, I can't believe how strong your grip is. And when we change your diapers, your legs are so strong it's almost hard to move them out of the way.

Here's a video taken on May 2nd.