One Month Old

One month ago, I wasn't sleeping.  One month ago, I was about 30 pounds heavier.  One month ago, Evan thought a little brother had something to do with Mommy's tummy.  One month ago Baby Ben hadn't arrived yet.   Now, it seems like he's always been a part of our family, and it also seems like he just arrived yesterday.

It's been an eventful month for all of us, but especially for little Ben.  He's learned a lot about the world in about 30 days.  He's learned that sleeping, eating, and pooping are his primary occupations.  He's learned that no one makes his feel better quite like his big brother.  He's learned that baths are warm and cozy and make him feel better while diaper wipes are cold and evil and give him a raw bum.  He's learned that newborns shouldn't roll over, but somehow he's been doing it since day one.  He's learned that the owls on his swing are the most fascinating things ever, even more fascinating than the butterflies on his mat.  He's learned that burping is good.  He's learned that he can poop over 20 times in one day.  He's learned that he can really make Mom squeal if he pees on her, Evan, or his own head.  And hopefully, he's learned that he has a large, crazy family and a bunch of friends that really love him.  It's been a busy month.

Here are the famous car seat shots.   This kid has been eating like a champ.  Look at how much taller and bigger he is.

(A few days old)

(One month old)

Here's a few pictures from his very eventful first month of life.

(Baby peanut)

(Hanging out in a strawberry basket)

(Sleeping while out and about)

(Watching those hypnotic owls in the swing)

(Out on a walk with Mom)

(Quality time with Dad)

(Fresh and clean after bath)

(Love the hair)

(Baby-rito)

(Just chillin' with the boys)

(In the bouncy seat)

(A little posing for the camera)

We can't wait to see what the next month will bring!