{ Blair :: One Month Old }

I can't believe it! Today you are ONE MONTH OLD! Looking back on these last few weeks we realize what a joy it has been to have you in our home.  Sure there have been challenges and sure we have had next to no sleep, but we wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.  We have loved watching your tiny body and mind grow and get so excited with every new thing you do and learn. Here's a little look back at the first month of your life - good thing your mama loves taking pictures of you...

• At your 4 weeks doctor appointment you measured in at 9 pounds 11 ounces (70th percentile), 20 inches long (20th percentile), and 14.5 inch head circumference (50th percentile).  We have to admit, we were so happy to see that you'd gained some good weight, but surprised you were such a shorty!  I bet you have a big growth spurt coming up.
• You are absolutely beautiful!  We think you look A LOT like your Daddy.  But the older you get, we can see some of Mommy in you too.  You definitely have his eyes, maybe even nose and mouth, but we think you have a round little head like your Mommy and my hairline for sure!
• We're still not sure what color your hair is going to be (Daddy thinks brown, Mommy thinks light brown or dirty blonde), but we're pretty sure your eyes are going to remain blue.  Yay!!!
• You LOVE white noise. I got an app on my phone that simply melts you. You especially love the "Extreme Pouring Rain" sound. Honestly, you could be screaming your head off and the minute we put it near your ear, you instantly calm down. It's definitely your drug of choice!
• You broke your clavicle coming out of the birth canal and we were really worried it would cause you lots of pain as your tiny body grew, but you don't seem to complain much.  We were extra careful with it for the first couple weeks, but now you seem to be fine and don't show any signs of favoring it.  Hopefully you'll grow up never even knowing you had a broken bone!
• Car rides are your favorite.  Not because you like sitting in your carseat. Actually, you kind of hate your carseat, but once the car gets moving (especially on the freeway), you are in heaven.  Thank goodness because it's a long drive down to your Mimi's house and back!
• You are so spoiled rotten!  We bought you every toy on the block!  You have a bouncer, a swing, an everyday stroller, a jogging stroller, adorable nursery, and some dang cute clothes and headbands.  
• You're starting to sleep much better at night.  For about the first 3 weeks you had your days and nights mixed up, but now you've finally figured out that nighttime is for sleeping, not screaming.  Thank goodness!
• You are a HUGE fan of the swaddle.  You love being wrapped really tight at bedtime (or whenever you're fussing during the day.)  
• Nursing has become much easier for you.  It's taken you a good four weeks, but you finally learned to latch...and your mommy is pretty darn happy about that!
• My favorite time of day with you is bath time!  You simply love the water.  It's so funny to watch you fuss and flail your arms as we undress you and then as soon as you're in your tub...instant quiet!  You LOVE the tub!  But getting out?  Well, that's a different story.
• The weather has been so nice lately that we've been able to go out on a walk every day.  You love going outside and getting some fresh air and your mommy does too.
• Your nicknames include: Blairski, Blair Bug, Bug, Princess, and I'm sure there will be many, many more.
• You are a riot on the changing table.  You have pooped on your dad TWICE and peed on your Mom THREE times.  But we still love you anyway.  Also, for some strange reason you will only poop in a clean diaper.  So the minute we change your dirty diaper, there you go again!  It's almost instant!  Clean the poop and you poop again!  HAHA!  You crack us up.
• Your mommy loves playing dress-up with you, but you hate it! Getting dressed is by far your least favorite thing to do everyday. You scream and yell and thrash and throw the biggest fit.  I'm sure the neighbors think I'm torturing you.  It's so sad.  But once you're dressed you're fine.  Silly girl!
• We feel so bad that you've had a little outbreak of baby acne this last week.  The doctor says it's totally normal and will go away (only to return again in your early teens...sorry honey!) but we still think you're absolutely beautiful and love kissing your squishy acne laced cheeks all day long!
• You're still working on the whole smile thing.  You're real good at the gassy ones, but we're still waiting for a genuine one that says "I'm so happy to be here!"  I think it's going to be a monumental moment for your mama!