NAP: 2 Months

Dear Nash,

Time is flying. When you were growing inside of me, time seemed to stand still. I was so anxious to meet you that weeks felt like years, but now that you are on the outside, man, time is disappearing.

I am finally getting the hang of this Mommy thing. I can sort of differentiate your cries and anticipate your needs. I feel more confident taking you out, though we're still protecting your immune system and not going to places that are gross or where people might be tempted to touch you. Yes, I am a freak like that. You are clean and precious and I don't want anyone getting you sick. We do go for long walks at the lake and through the neighborhood. You really enjoy that and going to see friends and family.

You have started to acknowledge us, which is so cool. You smile a super-gummy smile for Daddy or me, depending on who gets to be the lucky one to pick you up out of bed in the morning. You coo and kick kick. You still chirp quite a bit. We have even heard you laugh a couple of times.

Mostly though, you eat and sleep. Ahhh, sweet sleep. Thankfully you seem to take after me in this realm, at least for now. You sleep anywhere from a 4-8 hour stretch and then another 2-4 hour stretch. Generally it's 6 hours and then after a feeding, another 2. Not bad at all (or I am just getting used to the change in sleeping pattern, finally).

I spend a lot of time with you. Daddy spends all he can, but you and I, we're two peas in a pod right now. I miss you desperately when I leave you for a few hours, but you are always in good hands with Dad. This past weekend so many other people held you that I missed you even while I could see you. Crazy, I know, but wait until you have kids. It's amazing what your heart needs.

We are enjoying each day with you, little bird. You are the best thing we have ever done.

Love,
Mom