Two Months!

My sweet baby boy,

Just as I said last month, I cannot believe you are two months old today.  You continue to bring Mommy, Daddy, and everyone who knows and loves you so much joy!  I can't imagine spending a day without seeing your bright, blue eyes, and cheery smile.  

You've had a busy second month.  You went to school with me and met my students and coworkers.  They loved seeing you and you managed to have your first "official" blow-out diaper while there.  Good times!  I hope that's not a sign of what you think about going to school!  

Over Father's Day weekend, you went to your first baseball game with Mommy and Daddy.  We saw the Orioles and Nationals play, but you mostly slept.  We're going to try our second game this coming Saturday.  I wonder if you'll sleep through this game, too!  On Father's Day, we went to brunch with your Nina, Grandad, and Aunt Kristen.  As usual, you were great at the restaurant.

You spent a lot of time with your family this month.  We went to visit your PapPap on the Appalachian Trail with MomMom.  You even hiked a little bit of the trail!  Way to go!  PapPap came home for a week break, so we visited with him a lot.  We probably won't see him again until he finishes the trail in October.  We had a great 4th of July, celebrating with Daddy's family at the Bradshaw beach house on Sunday, and with Mommy's family at MomMom and Pap's house on the 4th.  You went to your first parade and loved the bands!  You started kicking around like crazy!  You also loved your first time swimming in the neighborhood pool!  

Developmentally, you have grown so much this month!  You started really smiling at us when we talk to you.  Your eye sight and hearing have gotten so much better.  You love to look around, especially at ceiling fans and the t.v.  When we were at the pool the other day, a train went by, and you turned your head to look in the direction of the sound.  It was pretty cool to see you do that!  You also found your hands this month.  You love to put your fingers in your mouth and you've even begun to suck your thumb.  You enjoy spending some time on your playmat, listening to the music, watching the lights, and kicking the different things hanging down.  This month, you also started sleeping in your crib.  What a big boy you are!  We still swaddle you at night, and you sleep for 5-7 hour stretches, wake up to have a bottle, and then usually sleep for another two hours or so.  You rock at sleeping!  You love a clean diaper and a full tummy.  You give us your best smiles when we change your diapers, which is interesting!  

We go to the doctor tomorrow for your two month appointment.  I keep telling you that you are going to be getting some shots tomorrow, but you just smile at me.  You like your doctor a lot, and are always a good sport at the office.  Let's hope it stays that way!  I can't wait to see how much you weigh and how long you are!

We have a busy month ahead of us!  You are going to go on a few road trips and will visit the beach for the first time.  I can't wait to experience all these new things with you!  I love you so, so much, Pumpkin!!  You are my Sammy Doodles!

Love, 

Mommy