One Month

Dear Evan,

What an interesting month this must've been for you. Every single thing in your world is new...and probably scary. Dad and I like to discuss how strange it must be to be half the size of your house cat and to live with a dog that's 7 times your size. It's a good thing people don't remember being a baby because that's terrifying!

You spent most of your first month being a Milk Monster and dozing. Lucky for us, you (so far) aren't a very cranky baby. It seems that you really only fuss when you're hungry and there's a simple solution to that. Thanks for being easy on us. Unfortunately, you're hungry all. the. time. Did I mention that we call you The Milk Monster?  There's a very good reason for that. Also, you've managed to spit up some of that milk on pretty much every surface in our house. Thanks for that.

You've gotten really good at holding your head up. We love to sit and watch you during tummy time or to hold you in a sitting position and see how well you can hold your head. We've called each other into the room quickly on many occasions just to see how great your holding your head up. It's amazing what simple things become totally awesome when a newborn is doing them.

You make lots of noises now. Sometimes you chirp and squeak like a bird. Sometimes you use your voice like you're saying "heh" (I think that's cooing?). Sometimes you sigh with contentment, which is so adorable. And let's not forget the grunting that sounds like an angry squirrel. When you make the squirrel noise, I want to put you out in the backyard with the other squirrels. I'm sorry, Squirrel Boy. I love you, but that squirrel noise makes me ca-razy.

You started losing your hair around mid-month. You're starting to look like figure 1 here. We've been working on combover tactics to hide your shame.

In the last week or so of the month, you started having more awake time. You're perfectly content sitting in your rocker and checking out the world around you. You've started focusing on things and (sometimes) turning your head toward noises. You enjoy laying on your activity mat and listening to the musical star while checking out the panda bear with the red shirt. Baby stuff is so weird. Pandas don't wear shirts and stars don't have faces, duh!

Your favorite face of month one is your "ooooooh" face. You pucker up your lips like you're going to whistle or say, "Oooooooh, that's a beautiful mountain! " or "Oooooooh, these jeans fit perfectly!" or "Oooooooh, this is delicious tiramisu!"  Okay, maybe those aren't things you'll ever say. Also, in the last couple days of the month, you've started to smile. There's no meaning behind it and it's probably just gas but it's still damn cute. We can't wait until you start smiling on purpose.

And you've grown. A lot! Today you weighed in at a whopping 10 lbs, 12 oz. You've gained 3 lbs and 5 oz since you were born. And, you're 22 inches long-- up an inch and a half in one month. At this rate, you'll be 6'2" and 123lbs by the time you're three! Geeze, I really hope this growth is not linear, 'cause that's kinda weird .  You've finally grown into (and out of!) some of your clothes now.

This month has been both impossibly long and unbelievably short. I can't wait to see what you learn in Month 2!

Love,

Mom