Many Firsts

Dear Nora,

You experienced many firsts last week with our trip to Denver for Daddy's graduation. This was your first time on an airplane, first hotel stay, and first time out of the state of Texas. You were such a good baby, with only a handful of crying fits when you were hungry and I hadn't realized you would be with everything else going on. You were quite content to be in the Bjorn through the airport and for much of both flights. I fed you during take off and landing and your ears didn't seem to bother you one bit. I also changed your diaper in my lap a couple times during the flights. You slept through Daddy's graduation, except for when I took you inside a building to feed you and change your diaper. You are such a sweet and easy baby and it was fun to take this trip with you. We will always remember what a little baby you were at Daddy's graduation and I'm so glad you could be there with us.

Love,
Mommy

Happy 2 Month Birthday!

Dear Nora,

Today, you are two months old! At 2 months,

you weigh 11 pounds 9 ounces.

you really like your pacifier. When you start to cry, Luke incessantly says "pacifier, pacifier."

you cry when we put you in your crib to sleep, but it usually doesn't last more than a few minutes.

you wake up to eat once at night. The longest you've slept is 9.5 hours, but that only happened once! I started a 10 o'clock dreamfeed last week to see if you'd sleep through to the morning. You've woken up to eat anywhere from 2:45 to 6:30. Let's try to stick with 6:30 and then push that back toward 7:30 or 8. :)

you like to lock eyes and give us occasional smiles. You will move your mouth around like you are interested in "talking" to us.

you really like to be in your swing and will fall asleep there if you're having trouble sleeping in your crib.

you are more aware of your surroundings and I can't assume you will sleep quite as easily in any environment.

you have grown out of one of my favorite headbands. I took it out of your dresser and put it in your keepsake box this afternoon.

you are able to wear some 3-6 month clothes, especially dresses.

you can drink up to 5 ounces when you have a bottle.

We love you and love having you in our family!

Love,
Mommy