Aiden's First Month

The first month has flown by.

At his first doctors appointment, he weighed just under 5 kilos which is almost 11 pounds. That's two additional pounds in only one month. He is 54 cm or 21.25 inches. He has broken out with acne on his face, but it comes and goes.

The Carter's NB (newborn) onesies are officially too small. I couldn't get one over his head today. I love those things! He had so many cute ones. Now we're working on 0-3's. I guess he's no longer a newborn!

He's a breastfed baby and we're still getting the hang of the nightly routine. During the day, I've got him eating every 2.5-3 hours but at night, we'll often both fall asleep mid-feed so he doesn't get a full meal and wakes up again 2 hours later. When I'm conscious enough, I'll get up with him, sit on the couch, and make sure he gets a full meal. But that hasn't been the case lately. I love how sweet he looks when he's sleeping.

He is smiling! It's not always on cue but he's done it with all three of us now. It doesn't accompany gas and it makes my heart melt! Especially when it's so big that both cheek dimples show.

All is good on the home front. There are definitely more trying/frustrating times with two, but I'm working on what to let go and what to put my foot down on. Kelsey is doing good with all the changes, but she's not even two yet. I can't blame her too much for being curious and poking his eye or screaming to wake him up. He's a pretty good sport about letting her hold him and such.

But should he be? Here's the biggest, baddest bite of (2 of 3). I heard a pain-filled shriek from him and ran over to see what had happened. It wasn't too hard to tell. Kelsey got time-out on this one. Aiden gave me a huge smile when I came over and only cried when I put him down on the couch to take this pic. Guess he wasn't too hurt.

Sometimes when it gets quiet and I don't see Kelsey, I get suspicious

This is where I've found her a few times now: hiding under the food drawer eating chocolate. It's hard to get mad when she's so clever and cute. I guess that's what happens when mom is busy with brother. {Terrible indoor lighting, needed my flash}

He can sleep anywhere, in about any position

Kelsey loves to color and I will often have her do that while I nurse or something. She likes to eat the crayons and break the pencils too.

Poke. Poke.

Waking up is hard to do

My little helper, putting the binky back in when he cries

She loves when I put him in her crib. He likes it too. Too bad I didn't get the focus right. I love his happy disposition.

'I love that frog and toucan! Waz up, guys?'

Our friends Jasmine and Loic came over for a visit. Jasmine loved holding the baby.

Loic liked it too, but only for a few seconds. He was so sweet to him, which is good since he's going to be a big brother again soon!

Tuckered out from having visitors

Aiden had this really bad rash on his arms, chest, and thighs for at least two weeks. I think it was at least partially due to heat. It's been pretty hot and we both fall asleep snuggling at night. Poor summer baby!

I love how he always manages to sneak those little toes out of the swaddle

Our Little Sports Star

My friend Tanya let me borrow her baseball, mitt & football for these pics. If he grows up to be like his dad, he'll be a huge sports fan (esp. BYU Football), and love to play these games. I just need to get him with a soccer ball and basketball and we'll have our "bases" covered. Lee, (Tal's dad) I hope you notice that it's a catcher's mitt, since you used to play. Maybe your grandson will be a catcher too oneday.

I hope he does grows up to be like his dad, whose name he shares. Tal is a great, adoring daddy. I treasure this sweet picture.

The great thing about being a photographer is that you can take pictures of your own kids. The bad thing is you can go overboard, which I DEFINITELY did this month. My poor baby kept getting woken up in the middle of his naps by a beanie being put on his head or his face suddenly being placed on a tough catcher's mitt. I guess it will make up for the amount of pictures I wont be taking of him compared to Kelsey at his age.

I need your opinion (just comment or send me an email). Which picture(s) is/are your favorite that would be best for his announcement? I have three different drafts of his announcement and I can't decide. Thanks in advance!