Six Weeks

My how you've changed in just a few short weeks! Your little frame is filling out (love those sweet cheeks!) and your features are becoming more pronounced. You still favor your brother, but have a look all your own - such a handsome fella!

You are trying to set your own schedule - still eating every 2.5/3 hours, but only waking once at night to eat. Your last feeding varies between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Sometimes you'll skip the 10 all together and sleep until close to 2 a.m. LOVE it!

Your naps are also becoming more regular and routine. Morning is sleepy time and afternoons are time for play :)

Playing has actually taken on a new meaning these days. You follow our voices, faces, and search for your rattles when we shake them overhead. You are beginning to bat at your toys and will grasp them when placed between your fingers. You enjoy playing Pat-A-Cake and The Itsy Bitsy Spider with Mommy while listening to Cole sing silly songs and read you stories.

These are fun but the BEST thing is your SWEET SMILE! You graced us with that precious expression right at six weeks and have continued ever since. You recognize our faces and grin from ear to ear when you see us :) You also LOVE your crib mobile and smile while watching it spin.

Grunts have turned into coos which we all love. Cole thinks it's hilarious and often makes up stories as to what you're telling us :) He adores you. . .

You have more control over your arms and legs. Flailing has given way to precise movements with intent - chewing on your fists (and finding your thumb every now and then) is a favorite.

Those sweet eyes of yours have stayed blue - YaY! So thankful the Lord has blessed me with both brown-eyed and blue-eyed little boys!

You love the water. We've yet to give you a bath in your baby tub, but that's coming soon. You also put your toes in the swimming pool with Cole yesterday and gave us the biggest grin :) Your swim trunks are still a little big - I'm on the lookout for a newborn size so you can play.

You have brought such life into our home and are truly living up to your namesake. I knew when the Lord gave us 'Cade' (battler/warrior) that He had wonderful things in store for your life. You are already showing your physical strength (sporadically rolling over, pushing up with your legs, holding up your head, etc.) and don't have much patience with Mommy when you're hungry or wet :) We have treasured every moment with you thus far and can't wait to see the Lord's agenda unfold over you. . .

We love you precious boy!