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.