Two Months Old!

A month ago, when Alex turned one month old, we decided that we should start writing little letters to him every month. Separately, because mine would be all corny, and his dad's would be more along the lines of "Dear Alex, By the time you read this, we might have sold you to the gypsies. The good kind that have adventures, not the bad ones who throw babies at you in Rome" (an actual quote, btw). Except of course that neither of us did, and now it's another month and we've still written nothing, and I really should dig out that super cute baby book that my sister in law made for me while I was pregnant. I should have been filling it out this whole time, but during the pregnancy the whole thing was too overwhelming and I just could not deal. Now of course, its all I think about and can't find the book.

Yesterday Alex got his first immunizations; three shots in his little legs. I nearly cried with him, and for the rest of the day I was all soppy about him. I'm *so* dead the first time he actually hurts himself, which he will very likely at some point. But I'm not thinking about it.

In the meantime, he's a super long string bean baby. Eating all the time. Me too. Poor thing has had crumbs dropped him many times. The worst was when I dropped sweet and sour sauce in his ear. Don't worry. My food is always cold.

Also, in exciting news: He's smiling and making eye contact now! And pooping makes him very happy. Very. Happy. So does being changed. And of course, eating. He's almost laughing, but for now, he really only giggles in his sleep.

Water Baby?

It's Alex versus the Pacific Ocean and right now he is not too happy about it. Hugs, kisses and little booties to warm his toes made it all better.


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Alex versus the Pacific Ocean

Secret Admirer Clause

Apparently FTD has one. Someone sent us a cute musical music box type Beatrix Potter keepsake (except it's not a box) via the floral delivery service. And the card wasn't signed. So, I called them to find out who sent it. Curiosity, and also so we could send a thank you. (Six weeks after the sprog's arrival and we are just remembering our manners). Apparently, they have to get the consent of the sender before they could disclose who sent it. This was 10 days ago. So, either the sender wants to remain anonymous, or FTD is yanking my chain. Funny, right?

If you sent us the cute little bunny statue, thanks--whoever you are.

It's the wild, wild west

For mum and dad's anniversary we all went to the wild west town up the mountains (dad loved it, mum was unimpressed, li'l Alex was sleepy).



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