One Month Old

Zara Mae, You are one month old! We can't believe it, the time has gone by so fast and at the same time it feels like you have been here forever. So far you have been a dream baby, you really like to sleep, especially at night which we are happy about and you are a good eater and...spitter-upper. You are still sleeping in the co-sleeper next to Mom and you really like it, and so does Mom. Maybe we will try your crib out soon for a nap or two. It takes a while for you to wake up and it's pretty entertaining to watch, you stretch and stretch and squint your eyes for about 10 or 15 minutes before you decide it's officially time to wake up.  The binky is your friend but you are starting to need it less and less. You enjoy just hanging out with Mom and Dad on the sofa or in your swing. You really like looking in the mirror that is above your swing, there are some birds that move around and you like looking at those too. You are just starting to make little baby noises and it's pretty cute. You have discovered your tongue this past week or so and really like to stick it out at us. You've been a smiley baby the past few weeks especially if someone is smiling at you! We've taken you outside on some walks and you really seem to enjoy looking around at everything but usually you end up falling asleep halfway through. This past weekend we worked outside in the yard and you just hung out in your bouncer and watched us until you fell asleep. You are starting to hold your head up pretty well on your own but we still have to help you out sometimes. Tummy time...is not a fun time...yet. We have started giving you more baths and you love them. You really like to kick your feet and you aren't even bothered if water drips down your face when we wash your hair. Yes! You have hair! You are starting to learn that those hands of yours can grasp stuff like clothes and hair. We moved you up to size 1 diapers, that means you're not in newborns anymore and you have outgrown some little onesies and sleepers, especially the ones that have feet attached at the end. We think you weigh about 11 lbs but we won't be sure until we go to your 2 month check up. You are a sweet baby!

Zara Mae when she was 1 week old in a blanket and headband made by Dusty's Grandma.