When Will's 2-month birthday rolled around I couldn't get Shania Twain's "You're Still the One*," out of my head:
Looks like we made it
Look how far we've come my baby
We mighta took the long way
We knew we'd get there someday
They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together still going strong
(Those were pretty much the only words that I thought of. And I was thinking this in a totally normal mother/son, we made it through a sometimes-rough-learning-experience-for-mom sort of way. None of the rest of the lovey-dovey lyrics apply to us. I'm not one of those creepy moms in love with her son, although I do think Will is pretty cool.)
It is hard for me to believe Will has been with us for two months. That means I have survived two months of being a mom! I had no idea being a stay at home mom could be so challenging. There have been many times (more than I would like to admit) when I didn't think I could make it one more day. Granted, I think part of it was the weather and being cooped in the house for days on end--I totally went stir crazy. Will has made me a more patient and easygoing person (I think). While being Will's mom is the hardest thing I've ever done, it is also the most rewarding. He is getting more expressive and fun every day. Anthony and I love it! And luckily for me, he gets more responsive in happy ways too (he used to just fuss, but now he kind of squawks and occasionally coos in response to things I do for him). He is starting to "talk" to us and he is gaining better control of his body. He is so attentive when he wants to be. He is a very expressive little dude, a lot of the faces he makes remind me of his dad.
To mark his 2 month "birthday" I am posting some of my current favorite Will pictures.
Will proving that girls rule and boys drool.
Here he is fresh out of the bath.
Happy after an afternoon nap in the pack and play.
He loves to stare at these teddy bears. He tries to talk to them and reaches out towards them. Sometimes he gets so excited to see them he starts to kick!
I'm not trying to be artsy with this picture. He is making a face his dad occasionally makes and I made it black and white to camouflage his dry, flaky red skin.
Oh, and here are his current stats for anyone interested in his growth:
Weight: 13 lbs. 1 oz. 77% (yes, he is getting better at eating)
Length: 23 1/2 inches 55%
*I actually thought the song was called "Looks Like We Made It," until I googled it.
15 comments:
Congratulations! He/you guys made it to his 2 month birthday, and both survived in relatively good shape! Winter babies ARE hard, because you are so cooped up (plus you moved, changed jobs, and other assorted major changes in your life!). He looks so cute -- thanks for posting the pictures. We look forward to seeing you guys in May.
So so so cute! In my opinion the first couple months were the hardest. You guys are survivors!
I hope you will quote that song in your next testimony meeting.
When I first read the sentence where you said he is getting more expressive, I read it as "expensive" and I thought, that is interesting -maybe he is demanding only the best baby toys.
I love the picture of him with his hands up smiling. I feel like he keeps getting cuter and cuter.
What a cutie-pie!! He looks like you soo much to me! :) AND I love the expressions he makes. TOo bad you don't live closer and we could have play dates in these dark winter months!! Don't worry we've circled the mall 459434 times already this winter :)
I love him
Props to the mom and the pops! Will's pretty cute
he is getting so adorable. I can't wait to meet him in May!
Nice work! Those are some cute pics. I especially like the Tony face pic and he one after the bath. Oh, Shania! That's how I felt after the first 2 months, too.
Will is now the background of my computer. Sadie got the boot, I got enough face time with her last week.
I'm glad things are getting a little easier for you. Will's such a cutie! I love all the pics you post, and all his different expressions.
I LOVE the one of him in the towel. The lighting is perfect :) Also, the black and white picture. If he ever uses that look on his Aunt Emily, he'll be able to get anything he wants. Too cute ;)
What a cute little guy! Congrats on surviving the first couple months - I'm sure you are great parents! The pictures are so adorable!
Okay.. You have the cutest baby ever! He is SOO adorable. I hope I get to see him before he walking. I want to squeeze his little cheeks and blow on his big little belly. lol I love that song too!
Congratulations. He is TOO cute!
So cute! Glad we get to hang out with you guys!
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