One Month

Wow....time sure flies! I cannot believe that Eli is a month old today. It just doesn't seem like that could be possible! He is such a joy...so in love with him and this life that God has graciously blessed me with. Here are some of our favorite moments with Eli and his milestones so far:

• We go for a walk almost every day - he loves being outside! He can be fussy and you can just walk outside and stand in our driveway - the boy will stop crying and look all around.


• Cap (aka Dan) comes to see Eli almost every 2 days - he is so cute! They are both in love with each other and it is the neatest thing to watch.


• Roscoe and Winston are still adjusting - Roscoe has given in and likes Eli now - will lick his hand or foot every now and then. AND if you aren't watching Roscoe will curl up in the Boppy - it is his favorite thing! Winston is still fighting the good fight - he thinks he is still "Top Dog" around these parts. (poor guy!)


• Eli loves bath time except when you get him out - he HATES being cold! (and that includes wiping his bootie with a cold wipe - watch out!)


• He is now starting to fit into some 0 - 3 month clothes - BARELY! I did have to buy him some Preemie pants so that he could continue to wear his tiny little onesies in this chilly weather.


• He loves sleeping in his co-sleeper (thanks Mary!) but would rather nap in his swing or of course...on you!


• He nurses like a champ now -- and mommy could supply an entire hospital ward of babies with milk. haha!!


• He is only waking up once during the night for a feeding which has been nice. I am not forcing him to go all night yet...he breaks my heart when he cries!


• We took him to his first Heritage football game - he slept right thru the entire thing!


• He had his first night out on the town on Saturday - we went to Jenny and Mack's wedding. It was so beautiful and Eli enjoyed looking at all the twinkly lights. He was the hit of the party!


• He went to his first soccer game (Lee is playing ADASL - 1st Division) yesterday. Daddy's team won and Eli was super excited!


• He is so strong - he is holding his head up, turning it from side to side, and can push off with his legs - actually holds himself up!


• Waking up is my most favorite time with Eli - I start undoing his swaddle and he starts stretching and making the CUTEST faces ever! He is like a little old man - scrunches his forehead up and purses his lips. I want to eat him up!

There are so many more....I could go on and on but that would bore you and probably embarrass poor Eli! (think I will be THAT mom!) Anyways, life is awesome...we are loving our boy and each other. It couldn't get any better than this! Here are some recent pics...enjoy!