Wow... has it been two months already?! Actually it's been 9+ weeks since Luke was born and as you can imagine the changes from week-to-week are significant. Obviously he has been eating well as can be seen by his growing body (and cute chunky little cheeks!). Most of his 0-3 clothes are already too small - or very tight. The pediatrician says that most babies double their birth weight in 4-6 months... Luke has nearly done it already (see Fun Luke Facts at the bottom of this post).
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| Luke enjoying his "bouncy" chair with vibrations, lights, sounds and dangling toys |
The second month has included new milestones and a greater awareness of the world around him. Luke now follows objects/sounds with his eyes and turns his head to observe things that catch his attention. He has more interest in toys and stimuli that are nearby. He has also started to give "social" smiles that are in response to something he sees or hears (not just from gas as happened a few times in the first month!). We've also heard a few laughs from the little guy but we're not always sure what's so funny.
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| A favorite early evening activity for Luke and Mom - snoozing in loving arms |
Big sister Maddie continues to thrive in and enjoy her new big sister role (hierarchy) in the family. She's learning lots about babies and frequently wonders: "Did I do that when I was a baby?". She particularly enjoys Luke's bath time... and no longer is worried about "what if he pees in the water?".
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| Maddie delays her own bath by making sure Baby Luke is squeaky clean! |
Each month we're reading about baby's developmental milestones so Maddie understands how Luke is growing and why Luke (and all babies) do certain "baby things". There is definitely a special connection between Maddie and Luke that is quite different from the parental bond Luke shares with Tom and Angela.
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| Luke "relaxes" with Maddie as she plays a video game before the Home Depot kid's workshop |
Maybe it's the tone or pitch of Maddie's voice, maybe it's because Maddie is "little" too, or maybe Luke just knows (feels) that Maddie is destined to become his first, and best, lifelong friend! Maddie can almost always quiet a fussy moment by just soothing Luke with words (Dad runs for the pacifier!) and Luke saves his biggest and best smiles for Maddie. As parents, witnessing this interaction is so rewarding and never ceases to stir emotions in Angela and Tom.
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| Luke enjoying the musical flashing star on his activity mat |
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| Luke showing Dad the musical flashing star - "isn't it cool, Dad?" |
Fun Luke facts at 2 months old...
Favorite food: Formula (5 oz per feeding - sometimes more!)
Favorite pastimes: Eating, Stroller walks, Laying on Activity Mat
Least favorite activities: Diaper changes, Putting on PJs, Tummy Time
Favorite Book: Five Little Ladybugs
Longest continuous sleep: 7 hours
Weight: 13 lbs, 15.5 ounces
