You Learn Something new Everyday

Liam and I were on our (almost) daily walk this afternoon when we passed a lady that we've passed a few other times and smiled at. We've always smiled at each other, and she's looked at Liam, but we've never stopped.

Today, as we approached each other, she asked if Liam was sleeping. I said yes, turned so he faced her, and pulled down the side of the front pack so she could see his little cherubic face.  She looked at him a moment, and then gently drew a cross on his forehead with her thumb.

She then explained that Mexicans draw crosses on babies like that, so they don't get sick. Because babies get colic when they're stared at, so if someone is staring at him, you must let them cross him.

I found it amusing as Dr. H said that colic was to make a mother's milk increase because they're going through a growth spurt.

2 months old

Dear Liam, 

I don't even know where to being, really. Sometimes it's hard to believe that you're two months old, and other times it seems like you've just been around forever. It's hard to remember what I did with my time before you were born. 

Love his smile

You're becoming so expressive. You babble and squeal while you're playing with your toys, and you laugh and giggle when we cuddle and talk to you. You entertain yourself sometimes just lying in bed, it's pretty hilarious to watch. I try to make sure you get some tummy time every day, and you're getting really good at controlling your head. Currently you like to be helped to stand up. If we don't, you kick your legs and will try and climb up whoever is holding you.

Oooo

my pet dinosaur

I feel like there is something watching me. 

You're a real cute baby. Any place we go people just fawn all over you, Oohing and Aahing at you and your bright eyes. 

He got his first shots today, hence the band-aid

You got two shots today at the Doctor's. You took 'em like a champ, only cried for a minute after the one that stings. I think it was the sparkly band-aids that helped. So proud of you. 

You're getting so big, you weigh 12lbs 11oz, and are 25" long. Putting you in the 59% for weight and 99% for height, still a tall baby. Your head is 41 cm, which is the 94% for that. You have gained 2 pounds, and grown 2 inches in the last month. Dr. H would like to see you chunk up a bit in the next two months, so more nursing for you. Not like you need any encouragement in that area, you nurse every 30-45 minutes when you're awake. 

Your daddy and I love you so much. We love watching you grow and change. You'll never stop being our baby boy.

Love, 

Mama & Daddy