Sophie

My friend Ryan from high school posted this link on his blog "Hey, Emitt!" and it's too interesting not to share, considering Odin and all of his baby friends have their own Sophies to love. :)

Watch "Production of Sophie la Girafe" on YouTube

So In Love!

I seriously can't get enough of this guy!

Look Deeply Into My Eyes

We love the weekends because daddy is home! :)

Special Delivery

Beautiful flowers from my parents for my birthday! I LOVE getting flowers! Such a wonderful surprise to brighten my day.

Two Month Check Up

Odin did so well at the doctors yesterday! He's following the growth curves nicely. I'm splitting up his vaccines so he doesn't get a gazillion at a time, so yesterday he got one oral and one in each leg. I have to take him back next month for the other two shots he would have received yesterday. Much thanks to my friend Ann who spent her day off work with us! Without her I wouldn't have showered, held it (mostly) together while Odin got his shots, or been able to get groceries for dinner last night. It really does take a village to raise a child, cuz one mom can't do everything!
Stats:
2 months: 11 lbs, 22 in, head 16 in
1 month: 9 lbs 2 oz, 21 in, head 15 in
7 days: 7 lbs (only checked weight)
4 days: 6 lbs 1 oz, 19 in, head 13.75 in
Birth: 7 lbs, 20 in, head 13.75 in
Our little boy is growing so fast! I only have pictures to post from my camera phone, so they aren't the best quality. I'm still taking pictures with my good camera, just haven't uploaded them yet. Story of my life lately it seems!

In his crib, looking at the mobile

Making silly faces

A real knee-slapper!

Trying to catch his smile

He loves the octopus on his activity mat!

The Cutest Monster

Funny, I pose for pictures the exact same way! Thug life!

Still haven't uploaded Christmas pictures. I finally unpacked our bags yesterday, and maybe this week I'll take down the lights and put away the few decorations I have out. Baby steps.

2 Months Old!

I can't believe Odin is two months old already! It's so much fun to watch his little personality develop, and see what new things he does each day. We've had a rough couple of nights the past few days, I think because of a growth spurt that causes him to sleep all day. Even though he only got about seven hours last night, he was all smiles and coos this morning. In this pic he started smiling as soon as I switched the sound machine from Running Stream to Tropical Forest. He loves the tweeting birds. I love how much he's smiling now! It's also easier to catch it on camera. Happy two months, Odin! You are the light and joy of my life.

Walk Series

The weather has been unusually warm lately, and Odin and I have been taking advantage of it! We've been walking all over the neighborhood, looking at squirrels, listening to birds, enjoying the sunshine, and getting some fresh air. It feels like springtime! I can't believe I can throw on a hoodie and go for a warm sunny walk in Chicago in the middle of January. If it stays this way until April or May I won't complain.

Getting ready for our first walk together

All bundled up and out like a light

Hitting the pavement

I think he liked it!

Cheers

Don't know why I didn't think to download a blogger app for my phone before now. Mom brain strikes again! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I have about 2000 photos on my camera that I need to upload, sort through, and edit. Don't know when I'll ever have the time to do that, haha. Cheers to the new year!