You are already two months old! I can't believe it! You are growing up so fast...I wish it would slow down. It seems as though every few days either your daddy or myself mention how we think you are changing. You are turning into a little girl.
You definitely have your girly moments. The past two months, we hear a lot of high pitch coo's and other noises coming from you...very girly! You also have a high pitched noise for when you are uncomfortable or need to be held...what a diva! Daddy and I are loving this month. You respond quite a bit to our voices trying (sometimes begging) for your attention. You have two different ways you respond. One way is full of excitement with big smiles and sometimes a little giggle. We love that response and we work very hard to keep it going. The other response is a bit different. You stare at us with your big blue glassy eyes with the look like "what do you want from me?". Both make you momma and daddy laugh.
We took you on your first big adventure at the age of 5 weeks. Looking back I wonder if we were crazy or Daddy just needed a vacation. We took you across two states and you got to see the magnificent Grand Teton Mountains in Jackson WY. Yes, can you believe it we rode 15 hours with you as a little baby. We packed what felt like the whole house and took the journey in two days. We stayed overnight in Casper WY and drove the rest of the way the following day. You got to see many new things on that trip. We saw lots of elk and caribou. We also saw a deer running through our cabin area. You kept a fairly consistent schedule while on vacation, but momma was pretty adamant about keeping your schedule. You seemed to keep your schedule fairly well. You went to bed around ten o'clock and woke up around 4 o'clock each night. You got to see your cousins (Anna, Levi, and Luke) for the first time and also meet your Uncle Matt and Aunt Mandy. You got a lot of stroller rides and were able to see lots of different things from a stroller view. Daddy held you the day we went to Jackson to explore the town. You were in the Bjorn most of the day and slept very well. We walked by a street show and a loud gun went off and scare momma and you a lot. Momma screamed and you started crying. We walked fast and found a cute little candy store for Daddy! I can't believe how much you have grown from the week we took you to WY to now...WOW!!
At 6 wks we had a follow up appointment in Sioux Falls for you. You were growing so fast. I think this was the appointment that made me realize you are not going to stay little forever. You are going to grow up...tear, tear, tear. At six weeks, you weighed 10lbs and 13 oz. and you were 23 inches long. Nana came with us to help make the trip a little easier for momma because we went shopping that afternoon. It was your first shopping trip...YAY!! I promise we will have many more to come and it will be a special time for you and momma! You got a lot of new clothes and I was so excited for you to wear them that we had a little fashion show when we got home. A lot of the clothes were a little big for you but you will grow into them. You were not as excited about the new clothes as momma and didn't appreciate tops and bottoms coming off and on for an hour straight! Daddy thinks you have too many clothes but I try to explain to him that a cute little girl like you can never had TOO many clothes.
On August 29, 2013, your two month birthday, you had a follow up appointment in Sioux Falls. I was so excited to hear how you are growing but the thought you had to have shots made me have a pit in my stomach. You continue to grow well and daddy and I are so happy about that. At two months you weighed 11lbs 5 oz and you are 23 1/2 inches long. This puts you right at the 50th percentile which you have been at since you were in momma tummy. Daddy came with us specifically to help momma get through the shots portion of your appointment. Daddy helped the nurses keep you stable so they could make sure they hit the right spot. You had three shots and had to drink one of your vaccines. You cried a little but then momma was ready to nurse you so you were comforted fairly quickly. Momma cried as she sat there at heard your little cry of help because it hurt so bad. I have to remember that it is much less pain having these shots than getting the sickness that these shots prevent.
Daddy's new saying for Madalin: "Small Fry"
Sizes: Momma has officially put away your newborn clothes. This was a sad day with a few tears from momma. You are fitting into 0-3 very well. Also, on August 30th you wore your last newborn diaper....so sad! You are now in size 1, but they seem a little big on you. I wish there was a newborn+ or .5...that would be perfect for you!
Things you love: Play yard (especially mr. owl), lullaby music, bath time, being in momma's wrap, stroller rides, and Polly your car seat doll.
Things you don't like: Being in your car seat for a long time unless you are sleeping, evenings 6:00-8:00pm., laying down for long periods of time while awake (you love to be held & by the action)
We love you so much!
Your Momma
Family picture...Grand Tetons
Hanging out with Jeff in front of the cabin in WY
Painted Toes...Love!
Aunt Mandy & Madalin
Daddy & "small fry"
CUTE as a Button!
Look at how long/tall I am
