Cooper - Month 2

My sweet little boy is two months old already! Where does the time go? We've been counting in weeks. Now we're going to have to start counting in months! Agh!

After I fed him this afternoon, I intended to write this blog post. I was thinking of all these wonderful things to write about him, but every time I looked down in my arms, he was beaming at me. So I put it off for a few minutes, and soaked in his sunshine.

Cooper, my love, you play so much better now. You love swatting at the toys on your play gym thing. You exercise your legs so much by doing the bicycle no matter what position you're in. Sometimes you even stand straight up when Mommy is holding you! Your parents are convinced you will walk so soon :) You're not so sure about tummy time yet, but your head and neck are definitely getting stronger. Mommy loves laying with you after feeding time in bed, and watching your smiles directed at her.

You are finding your voice now, too. You really do the 'goo goo ga ga' baby talk. It's absolutely divine.

Everyone we see, says you look just like your daddy. It's a good thing I carried you, otherwise people wouldn't believe you are mine too. Your eyes are beautifully blue, and your cheeks pleasantly plump :)

You've never tasted anything but breast milk, and your mommy is so proud of herself for that! You seem to have your daddy's sensitive skin because your bottom is red, often. We're trying all kinds of different creams, and mommy tries really hard to change you as soon as she can.

You've already had your first trip to the Zoo, and Air & Space Museum, and you slept the whole time, both times!

When we go to Mom Mom's house, you sleep so well. Usually from about 10 or 11pm until 6 or 7am. You are starting to sleep that well at our 'home' too. Last night you slept from 10 until 6. Then you ate, and slept until 10. We usually have some play time after you eat, and then you get really mad, really fast. That's when I know you're done playing, and you're ready for your nap. Except that you try really hard to stay awake with Mommy. Your pacifier comforts you enough to close your eyes, but it takes a little convincing that it's okay to take a nap.

Mommy loves that when you eat, your eyes immediately get droopy. Eating comforts and relaxes you that much, and mommy loves that time together.

You fit perfectly in 3 month sized clothes right now, and have even worn some 3-6 month clothes. You are going to be a big boy.

You love reading stories. Mommy needs to get more books, because we've read them all! Our favorites are The Very Hungry Caterpillar, I Love You This Much, and Five Little Monkeys. 


You were baptized March 4th in Chester, Va. Pastor Finck baptized you. He also married your Mom Mom and Pop Pop, baptized and confirmed your Mommy, and married your Mommy and Daddy. You did such a wonderful job in church. You slept the whole time, except when you were actually getting baptized. You were awake when Pastor Finck walked you up and down the aisle, looking at everyone, and then went right back to sleep for the rest of the service. We were so proud of you. Aunt Brett and Uncle Craig are your God Parents.

Mommy is so impressed that you are still entertaining yourself right now!

Tomorrow is your two month check up. We can't wait to see how much you've grown.

On Saturday, we're having a 'meet and greet' party for you at Mom Mom's house. It's so everyone can meet you because we're moving back to Colorado soon! You will have your own room there, and we can't wait to introduce you to all our friends there, too.

Keep growing healthy, and stay happy, boo boo, Mommy loves you!