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Tripp :: Two Months Old

Buddy... you are TWO months old. Easily, these have been two of the greatest months of our lives. Having you here has been the perfect addition to our family - your sweet smile and cuddly little self absolutely makes my day, everyday. I seriously look forward to every single day with you - and as I am soaking up these fleeting days that just are going by too fast, I also can't wait to see the little boy you grow to be... I just dream about the fun we will have... can't wait to hear your little voice say Momma, Daddy and Eleanor... can't wait to see you crawl, walk and run around with your big sister.... can't wait. I sure do hope you stay as cuddly are you are now, though, because there is nothing better than snuggling with you throughout my day.
You are pretty consistent with your schedule.... it isn't set in stone, but generally I feed you around 10pm and you sleep until about 6:30am, then go back to sleep until about 8:30am. Once you are up for the day, you eat at 8:30am, 11:30am, 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 10:00pm... we definitely still cluster feed during the day, so it is not abnormal that another feeding may squeeze in there at the end of the day. Knowing that you give us 8.5 hours at night makes it completely worth it!
You are a snuggle bug. You could be, and wish to be, held all day long. Because of this, it takes a little bit longer for you to settle into your naps than it did Eleanor.... typically I have to rock or hold you to get you to sleep before laying you down. Working on that.
You have started to play in your little gym thing... it is hard to do when Eleanor is awake because she is all up in your business, but you love to look at the lights and sometimes try to grab the toys.
You found your voice - it happened about a week ago, but you let out your first little COO and Momma's heart melted to the floor. I firmly believe there is no sweeter sound than a little coo from you... you don't coo as much as Eleanor did at this point, but I am sure those days are coming!
You have the SWEETEST dimple on your right cheek that when we get you smiling or laughing appears. We love it. I really could stare at your smile all day.
I still think that we have heard you cry a total of about 4 times. You are the most content, even-keeled baby EVER. I even try to wait a long time after you begin to get restless to see if we will actually hear a crying fit... nope. Your "crying fit" is more like a little whimper. And your bottom pouty lip is the cutest thing you'll ever see.
You are NOT the biggest fan of your car seat - this is kind of a bummer. Eleanor never minded it and would stay put however long... you, however, know when we are not in a car and always squirm or squeal for us to get you out of your seat (to be held, of course!). So, I have pretty much held you at restaurants, church and play dates all month.
You are wearing size 1 diapers and 0-3 month clothes... newborn clothes no longer fit. We go to the doctor next week and I can't wait to find out what you weigh, I have a feeling you have gained quite a bit since we were there last!
You have a full head of whitish-blond hair, a huge widow's peak, and the deepest blue eyes just like Daddy and Eleanor.
You had your first little date on New Years Eve with Chapel Kate.... you two are just so precious.
You still love yourself some tummy time... we don't do it every day, but probably because you really don't mind it and so it isn't like we have to practice. You will normally hang out on your tummy for about 10-15 minutes without ever caring.
You are still sleeping in Momma and Daddy's room, and although you still snore, we have gotten used to it and really don't hear your noises anymore! We started working on your nursery this past week, so hopefully here in the next few weeks you will be in your own room. At this point, I dread that day... I love having you near.
Your daddy started a new job this month and now works for SAP... we are so excited about this opportunity and his future there.... but it also is definitely a learning curve for all of us. For daddy, because it is a new field he is unfamiliar with. For us, well we are used to having him around random days or times throughout the week... not anymore! He now is gone from 8-5 Monday through Friday.... this Momma looks forward to dinner and weekends, for sure. Praise the Lord for his amazing provision!
Your nicknames are Tripper Boy, Buddy, Bug, Booger Bean and Brother... when you make any noise whatsoever, Eleanor always comes to "soothe" you and exclaims a slow "TRIPPER". So sweet.
Your grandpa had a heart attack this past week (HATE that this is in your monthly post, but I want to document everything)... praise the Lord for amazing doctors and facilities who were there to act immediately. We are praising the Lord for being a healer and trusting that He still has great things to accomplish through grandpa in this life.... you are going to have so much fun getting to know him, and all your grandparents for that matter. You are a blessed little booger. (You look just like Grandpa in this picture)
What can I say, Tripper Boy? You are truly the best.... Eleanor even agrees. She absolutely LOVES you and is the best big sister... everyone that meets you agrees that you are just the sweetest, lovable little cutie. Momma and Daddy fall more in love with you every single day. We pray that you know, confidently, that we LOVE every ounce of who you are - there is nothing you could ever do that will change the love that we have for you. You are our son... enough said. Buddy, we are so glad you are in our family, so glad you are our precious second born, our first son, our cuddly little monkey and adorable munchkin. Here's to your 2nd month, love.
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Mindy Rives said…
Little man, how can it be? Happy 2 months!!!
January 26, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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