Boyd enjoyed being held for hours by Great Grandma Burla.
Moving his hands as he tries to stay sitting up with the support of the couch pillows.
One of my many faces.
Hanging out on the couch with Dad. Aren't I a big boy?
Stretching out on his Very Hungry Caterpillar Quilt. He is similar to the character.
Holding Daddy's finger.
I cannot believe how time flies. Boyd has been in our family for a month tomorrow. He has added a whole new meaning to my life. I love him so much and I love being a mom. I don't think I will ever tire of watching him. His repertoire of facial expressions continues to grow along with his sound effects. Boyd is big into grunting and making a goat noise-such a funny boy. As of now, he is perfect. He has the sweetest temperament, he sleeps well and anywhere, he barely cries, he tolerates his crazy mom playing with him, conversing with him and singing to him, and he is adorable! He has captured the hearts of every person he has met so far. He showers his family and friends with love, and if you're lucky, some pee. Right Grandma Burla and Uncle Pete? On that note, Adam has still managed not to have to change a diaper. Although a diaper change would have solved the problem of a crying baby a week ago which led to a couple voicemails to mom saying, "Come home right now he won't stop crying and I am holding him and tried to feed him." Since Dad still dislikes seeing Boyd upset, maybe next time he will check the diaper. This past weekend Boyd had a terrible stuffy nose. I felt like I had the booger ball up his nose trying to help him breathe half the day. It turns out the source was too deep. After sounding like a freight train all day, an evening sneeze brought about the biggest booger I have ever seen. I could not believe it fit out of Boyd's nose. I had to show dad and Grandma. Once it was out, he was breathing normally again and back to his normal self. I was relieved. Despite thinking about it, we did not document the booger on film. Boyd has spent more time with his eyes open the past week which has been fun. I just wonder what is going through his mind as he takes in the world around him.
As for this mornings doctors appointment, Boyd is healthy and growing. We knew he was gaining weight by the folds in his legs, but neither Adam nor I predicted how much. He gained 2 pounds. Boyd now weighs 7 pounds 5 ounces. He is 20 inches long. Almost as much as I was at birth. He is in the 3rd percentile for length and weight, 5th for head circumference. Adam called him a shrimp, I think he is a little peanut. I am in no hurry for him to grow up too fast- just a healthy rate. The doctor said he would spend the next few months playing catch up. He also had his second hepatitis shot. He has a Snoopy band-aid on his leg and was easily comforted. He is looking like his own little self these days, less newborn and more Boyd. You just have to love him. We are blessed with this little guy and thankful that he is healthy and strong-must be all the love and attention he gets. Until next time-take care and enjoy the pictures.
2 comments:
You better get Adam changing diapers!!! It's no fun to not have someone to share that experience with...tell him even Uncle Ben changed his share of diapers...although not enough in my book. I actually nixed having a 3rd child because Ben didn't share those duties enough!
Hi Serena! (This is Wendy, I work with Melissa, remember?) Ditto on the booger thing... Amelia has had some of the most awe-inspiring nose gold. I can't believe some of those were able to fit in there!
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