2 months

12 pounds 6 ounces
23 1/8 inches long
wearing size 0-3 months, some 3-6 months for the length
love the kick and play- your feet just go non stop in it
very vocal- always talking to us
nursing every two hours, sometimes longer at night
recognize Mom and Dad
noticing Mingo and Haplo
responding to us- we read you stories and make fun noises that you love
playing with toys- look at them and enjoy them hanging above your head

Charles,

I am so amazed by how much you have grown.  I look at you and  you have really become a little baby, not just a newborn anymore.  You have really awakened in the past few weeks and are starting to play with us and respond.  It's a whole new world interacting with you and it's just so much fun.  We sing and giggle and just love on you.  Your Dad and I are so happy to be your parents.  Sometimes we really think we're getting the hang of this, although you still keep us on our toes. 

how has one month passed already?

~10 pounds
wearing size 0-3 month clothes
nurses every two hours, three at night sometimes if Mom is lucky
loves to be bounced on the exercise ball
like it when Mom and Dad sing to you
head full of hair
gaining eye control and arm control
cutest little chubby body.  you've put on good weight since you've been born.

Dear Charles,
What a wild ride this past month has been.  Derek and I have jumped in to being parents.  It's really hard sometimes but we always end the night saying how lucky we are to have you.  You are such a sweet baby.  You respond to me playing with you and know mine and Dad's voices.  You are starting to pay attention to Mingo and Haplo some but I think they annoy you mostly when the look in at you.  You like to be held and sung to. Our go to songs right now are skidamarink and favorite things.   Sometimes you get fussy but we can soothe you fairly easily.  I'm so surprised by your ability to scream!  You are hot blooded and love the cold air-just like your Dad.  You'll get fussy if you're too hot. So, I'm in long sleeves and pants and you're in a onesie and still hot most of the day.  You make the sweetest noises.  You are always babbling and listening to yourself.  Dad calls you his little terydactyl and you do sound just like one!  We are truly blessed by you and the gift you have given us to be parents.  You have made our hearts grow a little bigger everyday and we love you so much.