7 Weeks

Last week we went in for your 6 week check-up at the doctor. You have grown quite a bit! You now weigh 13 lbs and are in the 93rd percentile for weight for your age! You have grown 2 inches and are now 23 inches tall. You passed your check up with flying colors and everything looks great. Of course you had to get 3 vaccines and as always it breaks my heart to see you get them. You were a trooper and made it through :). You have become much more alert and are following us with your eyes more. You have begun to smile and even giggle every once in a while, though not with any consistency yet. You LOVE getting your diaper changed and get this goofy smile every time I wipe your bum. You have discovered your hands and love to suck on your fists when you get bored- which is so cute! You are stubborn when it comes to sleep and mostly refuse to go to bed until midnight, but tend to sleep pretty well after that.We just started using the velcro swaddler on you at night and you don’t love it but you just slept 7 hours last night! That makes one very happy momma! I love you to pieces, my handsome little boy :)

 

 

First Christmas

Yesterday you turned 6 weeks. I can’t believe how fast this has gone by! I am so lucky to spend this precious time with you getting to take care of you. as hard and time consuming as it is, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

You have been sick, along with the rest of the family, for the past week or so. It has been rough because I don’t know exactly what is bothering you so I feel I can’t effectively take care of you. Luckily, you have been able to sleep well. It is just during the day that you have been fussy. Hopefully you will get better soon and we can stop worrying.

You are very strong. You are so good at holding up your head, though I think that is a result of you not wanting to snuggle with me. Your sister Lily loved to just sit and nuzzle on my chest but you definitely do not love that position. That makes me a little sad, but at least you let me hold you in other ways without crying. You clearly prefer your father and he can get you to quiet down in an instant. I guess that should bother me but I am happy that one of us can calm you down.

Today was the first time that you smiled a bunch. It is so cute! Kind of a little one-eye-closed-half-smile that looks a little goofy but I love it! This pic is just before a full smile :)

 

 

This past week we had your blessing at church. It was beautiful and you had lots of my(mom’s)family there. They were so nice to come and support you even though they had to drive far and don’t normally go to church. After we went to lunch and enjoy all being together.

The next day was Christmas eve and we spent it with your grandpa and grandma Aragon. You got to meet your aunt Jen and uncle Tom and cousin Colin. We had a blast and everyone loved getting to hold you, especially grandpa! We had Christmas morning at home and it was a wonderful day. You and your sister bring us so much joy!

Your sister is over the moon in love with you! She talks to you and wants to play with you and randomly says “I love baby Miles…” while walking around in our apartment. Whenever you cry or fuss she’ll let me know that I need to take care of you and will try to talk to you as well to help out. In her efforts to help out the other day she picked you up and you both fell off the bed…Luckily no one was hurt! I know that her intentions are pure and that she wants you to be happy and safe. I hope the two of you will be great friends and I am happy you have each other.