Time Flies! 16 Weeks/3.5 Months

Wow! As Nolan gets older and more alert each day, we find ourselves with less time for blogging as we have to keep the little guy entertained!!! He's very curious about the world around him, and even moreso about what mommy is up to (he's staring at me right now in fact!!!) So without further ado, some recent highlights:

St. Patrick's Day

Well, we may not be Irish, but I can't help but feel lucky today. When I look left, I see my wife, look right, good friends, and look down, a smiling Nolie. I think that's about as lucky as it gets.

The World is New & Shiny

Nolan is entering his 11th week, leaving us baffled at how big he's getting!

Our days are becoming more exciting, as his increasing alertness keeps us on our toes! Daily we try to keep him challenged and entertained, introducing him to the world around him. His new favorite game is airplane!!! Good exercise for mom and dad too.

We just love playing with him, having "conversations" and marveling at his baby push ups and increased activity during the day. Being a parent rocks :)

Two Monthaversary!

Wow! That last month just FLEW by!!! Can you believe it?

Now our wee little froggy-legged, Alfalfa haired newborn is TWICE the size of his new friend Sara Babish, born last Friday! He's the big boy in town at 12 lbs, 23 inches, firmly in the 50th percentile (outside of his head, which continues its streak at 80th!)

He's smiling every day! Nolie finds daddy and his array of smiles and accents hilarious, and is quite entertained at mommy's myriad expressions. He mirrors us all the time, right down to his daily attempts at conversation with a chorus of oohs, coos and gurgles.

We are so in love with our little snugly mush ball. Happy 2 Months Nolester!

Lucky Number Seven

At seven plus weeks, little Nolie is well into smiling, holding his head up, and sucking on his hand. Before I had a child, I always felt that these many "milestones" were no big deal. Now, I am amazed by each little change he makes, each challenge he meets.

Hearing him start to laugh is priceless. Watching him stand (with significant help from us) is mesmerizing. I love his little hula dance he does as he tries to gain his balance. And seeing him sleep peacefully (though still not that much at night) is perfection.

I can't wait to see what he is going to do next.

Happiest Baby on the Block

It's been quite an expressive week at the House-o-Raelin!!! Nolan is becoming increasingly alert and aware of his surroundings. And in particular, of us!

We've shared lots of looks, morning smiles, even some sounds of laughter! He also tries to "talk" to us regularly, and makes this heartwarming coo whenever he is content. Particularly sweet when we feel at the end of our ropes, and he looks straight in our eyes, smiles from ear to ear and gives a happy sigh. Cures bad moods instantly!

We're looking forward to more shared moments, giggles, and learning the amazing language of our baby.

All Snowed In!!!

Well we are just emerging from "Nemo", the first blizzard of 2013. We kept ourselves cozy and warm through the weekend, while we watched the world around is get blanketed in 2.5 feet of snow.

Despite the crazy weather, we had a lovely time connecting as a family, and listening to Nolie practice conversations in babyese. All his gurgles, coos and sighs make for some great stories!!!! I love his repertoire of sounds- the newborn orchestra.