We are ringing in the new year as a family of three and thank the Lord for getting us through the first few weeks of this transition! Ethan is not AS fussy these days, which has really given us the opportunity to just enjoy him rather than always trying to find ways to sooth his crying. We are so grateful for this change in his attitude.
Ethan is now 7 weeks old and counting! He is growing up daily and we are doing our best to soak up every minute that we have with him as well as cherish him at every stage of his life. We measured him last week and found that he is now 24 inches long (he was born 19 inches) and although we don't have an official weigh in, he has bulked up all over and is heavier to carry:) His cries have become more distinct based on what he needs. For example he has such a sad/pitiful little wail when he is bored or lonely- - - like a weak cat with a dry throat. He often provides us with this cry when he is going down for a nap or when he is in his car seat but doesn't want to be there. I just want to scoop him up and cuddle him whenever I hear it, but often I have to just let him get that little cry out and then he is fast asleep or I provide a pacifier and he calms right down.
I have been trying to spend time daily with Ethan playing on the floor, which lends itself to spending time on our bellies:) Ethan kinda fusses the whole time that he is on his stomach, but is getting stronger at holding his head up. When you place him on your own chest while lying down, he can lift his head about 80 degrees. He also practices holding his head steady when we hold him upright. We get so excited over these accomplishments!
Another fun milestone has been watching him offer us a smile here and there as well as sweet cooing. When Ethan woke up from his last nap today he was all smiles! He also puts on a show stretching his limbs every which way right when he wakes up. What a cutie!
Ethan has now celebrated his first Christmas as well as New Year. He cried most of the day on Christmas (maybe all of the family being over was too much stimulation for him?) but was pretty calm for New Years Eve. We had a few good friends over for Chinese food and games. We had a great time and were so glad that they were able to celebrate with us. Ethan slept for most of it both in his crib and then later in the arms of one of our friends:)
Right before Christmas my younger brother Pierce came into town. It had been a year since we last saw him and it was great to have him here. The day he came to stay the night at our house a huge tumble weed came to visit us! A pic is included to show you just how big it was! Then my big brother R.J. came into town to visit and see his nephew:) I love having family come to visit.
Here are some pictures from the past month:
Great Grandma Freda holding Ethan
2 comments:
He is so cute! What a little blessing! I am glad that he is being less fussy and I hope you are getting to sleep more! Thanks for posting the pics!
I want to hold him too! I'm with Sherry, and glad that the fussiness has passed a bit.
And that tumble weed...W.O.W.
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