ONE Month and Counting

Seriously MOM...please don't do this again :)

My first onesie attempt. I still need to sew the zigzag lines around it when we go to the lake this weekend (I want to borrow my mom's sewing machine first).

I can't believe our little girl is one month old.  She is 10 pounds 8.5 ounces and 22 1/2 inches long. Her cheeks are getting fuller and her thighs and arms are starting to get lots of little rolls.

Blake likes to:

Eat, Sleep, Watch Fish TV, Lift her head up to look at lights, curtains, the fire place (exciting I know), Smile in her sleep and when you kiss her little face, Look in the mirror at herself on her new floor gym, Wear gigantic bows in her hair (OK...that is really me - she doesn't like it so much).

I can't wait to see what the next month brings us!

Blake's Keeper

So far...Cole has been a sweet big brother. He is very protective of her. When other kids try to look at her, he yells, "Mine" and steps in between her and them. He comes and gets me saying, "BeBe cyin" - "Baby Crying", he pats her head, he kisses her all of the time, and even wipes her mouth if she has formula on her face or sneezes. Today he found his old Fish TV in the garage and brought it in to her to watch and this morning he wanted to help with her bath time. Now I am not saying there hasn't been a few moments...he has told her to "Moves" when she is laying on my chest and he has jumped up on the bed or couch and smashed her once or twice...but usually without intent. I know there will be moments of jealousy and frustration as they grow up together, but I sure do hope they always, no matter what, protect and love each other like they seem to do now.

Blake and Mommy's Favorite Gift (so far)...

Blake received a MamaRoo for Christmas, before she was even born. I like that it has a lot of different speeds and swings (kangaroo, car ride, etc). It is also small and doesn't take up a ton of space like the big swings, vibrating chairs, etc. So far, she likes it (in small doses) and Cole likes to put things in it, buckle it up, and turn it on. Over the weekend he put his SpongeBob stuffed animal in it and gave him a little ride...better than picking Blake up and putting her in it.

Look at the wavy, dark hair...and the baby fat rolls starting to form. She is just perfect (I know I am mom and I have to say that...but she is just perfect).

My Wish For You

My wish for you, my sweet boy is to always smile like you have a secret or plan that nobody else knows about. My wish for you is to always feel loved by the people that surround you - your family, your friends, your very own children someday. My wish for you is to continue to learn throughout your entire life - NEVER stop learning from books, from experiences (the good and bad), from others.My wish for you is to have a person in your life that brings you complete joy like you do for me.

I will say this to you every single year, these exact words...Cole, YOU make us a better Mommy, a better Daddy, a better wife, a better husband, a better daughter, a better son, a better friend. All because YOU love US without conditions. YOU make US better!

You healed my broken heart when I doubted it would ever heal...You make me better than I ever could have imagined...I love you Daniel Cole Walker.