Dear Little Stinker,

You are 2 MONTHS OLD!  And this is my first monthly post for you.  Please don't feel neglected.  It's just that we've been so busy living life that I haven't had much time for documenting it.  These past two months have been such a blur that I find I go days without catching my breath.  You are the most exciting addition to our family!  It seems like we had an empty space that we didn't quite realize was there until you got here.  Now it feels comfortable and complete.  You certainly keep me on my toes!  You are MALE through and through.  Every time I think I know what to expect since I went through it all with your sister, you throw me a curve ball and prove that you are completely different.  We love you so much already and you've only just gotten here!  Your sister thinks you are the cutest thing ever and hates to see you cry.  You stare at her like she is the most interesting thing you will ever lay your eyes on.  The sibling love bursts my heart completely open and I have to take my time to recover from the wonderfulness of it all.

These two months have not been without difficulty.  Your cry is similar to that of a pterodactyl.  It gets everyones attention to say the least.  You really don't prefer to sleep in that lonely old crib.  You would rather be snuggled up to mommy in the big bed.  You are a hungry hungry boy and still eat every 2.5 hours.  But I wouldn't change a single thing, because all of those quirks are YOU.  You reward me with laughs and huge squinty smiles after you eat.  Totally worth it.

And now, some facts about YOU:
- You were out of newborn and into size one diapers within your first week.  Still rocking the ones.
- You are completely out of anything newborn size, and only fit into half of your 3 month clothes.  I will either have to break out the 6 month sizes or cut the feet out of your PJs.
- As of your 2 month appointment today you weigh 12 pounds 7 ounces, are 24 inches long, and have a clean bill of health.  You also got your first shot, and your sister picked out your sticker and kept it.  Poor boy.
- You have blue blue eyes and your hair is slowly getting lighter.  And thinner.
-You get zits when mommy eats dairy, just like your sister did.  I'm trying to lay off the cheese for your complexion.  You're welcome.
- You prefer to sleep on your tummy and I'm a nervous wreck the whole time you're sleeping that way.  But it's the only way you get rest.
- You absolutely will not be put on a schedule.  Every day is different.
- Bath time is your favorite.  I think you literally sigh when the warm water hits you.
- Your nicknames are Bud, Mr. Man, and Bay Coo (that's what it sounds like when your sister says your name)
- You spend your awake time on your play mat or in your bouncy chair  You enjoy them for about 20 min, tolerate them for about 5, then HATE them and must. get. out!
- You don't like your car seat, especially if you are in it outside of the car.
- You love the Moby, thank goodness.
- You are eternally congested.
- You have ginormous feet.  They are as big as your sister's, not counting her toes.

I love you so very much and I cherish all of the time we get together, even in the wee hours of the morning.  Because it won't be long before you don't need me as much, and the process of growing up begins.

One Month

"This hat is ridiculous."

Two Months

 Playing with Sister

 First trip to Sea World.  It was COLD!

 My little man

 Big Smiles!!