Sleeping In

Happy 2-month Birthday

Today we marked Elynor's 2 months in this world with an exciting visit to the pediatrician (okay, exciting may not be the best descriptor - we did celebrate with a fun brunch on Saturday). Her 2-month stats are as follow:

LENGTH (why don't they call this height?): 24 3/4 inches (off the chart, the average for a baby at 4.5 months)*
WEIGHT: 12 lbs. 12 oz. (90-95 percentile)

*The influence of genetics on height doesn't really kick-in until 4-6 months, so it's too early to get excited about our future basketball star.

She checked out great in her physical exam and survived the 2 month vaccines (4 shots! OUCH!) with much screaming (the poor nurse's ears!).

In other 2-month developments, as you can tell from recent posts, she's really found her smile and shares it often. When not smiling, she's also finding her voice, and has recently introduced some new coo-like sounds, as well as some unique new squeals & screams. She's staying awake for longer stretches during which she most enjoys just taking in her surroundings. She's particularly attracted to lights and likes to chill to music. She'll grasp most anything you place in her hand with a super-tight grip. Her sleeping during naps, though still not perfect, has improved greatly, and praise God, she still goes down and back to sleep well at night!

How amazing is the opportunity to take part in this little human's development! We continue to marvel at even the small things, giving thanks to God our Father for this precious child.

Spit up

It's the latest accessory gracing shoulders of mamas everywhere (and sometimes couches, pillows, and hair). I like to think of it as modern art.... kind of like those pieces that look like the artist just threw paint everywhere. You never know exactly where or how it will land. Nevermind the boring color - its beauty is brought out by the color and/or texture of the canvas it lands on. And for the stylish wearer, it is always an original, 1 of a kind work of art. Best are the days when this style maven is graced with two originals - one on each shoulder. Priceless, I say. Priceless.

Duct Tape Diaper

When changing Elynor's diaper today I accidentally pulled off one of the velcro pieces that holds it on. This happening immediately following an impromptu bath necessitated by a major blow-out in her previous diaper, I had no interest in messing around (no pun intended) with any defections. But her tightwad daddy would have nothing to do with tossing the defective diaper. Instead, he insisted I close the perfectly good (and expensive) diaper with a piece of duct tape. Phew! I'm so glad we didn't waste that $$, even if we do have to cut her out of this one.

Sorry for sharing this photo, darlin'! But we had to document your daddy's tightwaddedness.

Dancin' Queen

Dancing is one of our new fave activities. Basically, this involves playing music with a strong beat and Mama sliding around on the wood floor. Supposedly this helps introduce kids to rhythm. We often set up a mirror so Elynor can see how ridiculous her Mama looks. So far, Justin Timberlake is Elynor's favorite. She looks forward to shakin' her booty with Dancin' Queen Aunt Katie at Thanksgiving!

A Future Beach Volleyball Player?

Note that Elynor's eyes are glued to the TV. Since it was the Illini game we thought it okay. But we'll have to watch out!

The Faces of Tummy Time