Two weeks...

Although I don't feel like I really do all that much in any given day, time is flying by at a rapid rate! Our day consists of cuddling in bed after the first morning feeding, playing a bit (or attempting to play as much as a two week old can play), feeding, getting Jon to take naps when he really wants to just stay awake, trying to remember to eat lunch, more feeding/playing/napping, a shower for me, and a lot of soothing as our little boy has started crying in the evenings. (Just for a little bit, maybe 10 minutes or so.)

Jon had his first check up on 2/12, and he did great! Our pediatrician was very pleased with his growth and gave us the go ahead to stretch day time feedings to every 3 hours and to let him sleep as long as he wants at night. So far, Jon has only made it four hours at a time, but that extra sleep is wonderful!! Here are his 2 week stats:

Weight: 9 lbs, 11 oz (81st percentile)

Height: 23 ins (97th percentile...are we surprised?)

Head Circumference: 37 cms (61st percentile)

Here are some pictures from Jon's 2nd and 3rd weeks:

Our apartment covered in the surprise snow from 2/8. I did not take my then 10-day-old out for snow pictures, so he will just have to believe us that he was there. This is the second snow of his short life!

The view across the street from 2/8. Jonathan walked across the street to got some needed groceries at the Tiger Market - another reason we love living in the city right across from a gas station : )

By Thursday, I had a bit of cabin fever! Since the temp warmed up to 40, Becky and I took a walk in Overton Park with Jon. This was his first visit to the park!! He did great, and I think he really wants to go back. I'm looking forward to taking him to the playgrounds and zoo when he gets a bit older. Once he is 8 weeks old, I'll be able to strap him in the baby jogger for walks.

Just a picture of how Jon likes to sleep: hands in 'touchdown' position, hips off to the side, and one leg crossed over the other. Yep, the sleep positioner lasted one night in our house. He rolls onto his side on his own and sometimes prefers sleeping like that.

"Playing" on the activity mat. I think I caught Jon looking at the red airplane the other day. He will hopefully enjoy this more as he gets older.

Helping Jonathan with his dissertation.

Before Jon's first excursion to Target on 2/15! Had to take a picture with some snow. Yes, it snowed again!!

All dressed up and ready to go to church on Sunday! Jon did great during his first church service. We were late (everything takes soooo long with a baby!!) so we sat in the cry room. He was awake for the first bit of the service, and he even smiled when Lenora was playing the organ!