A Letter to Brayden – 2 Months

Dearest Brayden-
  Today marks your second month and your sister’s second birthday. I know I have said it once and I will continue to say this until the day I die, but time is flying by. Maybe now that holidays are upon us and are soon to pass, time will slow down. I am slightly sad that it is going by so fast because you are my last baby and I don’t want to miss anything. While our days are crazy from the moment we wake I have found it a lot harder to document your life because I am constantly chasing after your sister. I am more than thankful that you are such a calm baby. When friends and family meet you they often say that they have yet to hear you cry because you only cry when you are hungry or have a wet diaper. You also slept for over nine hours without me dream feeding you. I am very grateful and not getting excited because I know once you have your surgery your small world will be turned upside down until you heal. On the subject of your surgery it has been scheduled for February 1st at 7:30 am. I am more than excited because I know this will turn a new leaf as it will be behind us. While I still have mixed emotions about your wide smile leaving your sweet face I know it is the best decision for your future. Speaking of smiles, we have finally gotten real non-gassy smiles and it melts my heart. You are really watching your surroundings and follow my movements throughout the room. You are holding your head up and it’s getting more stable with each passing day. I love waking up to you cooing and smiling at me, I cherish our quiet moments together. I just stare at you and your gorgeous baby blues and your too long to handle brown lashes, they make me kiss your face uncontrollably. Your sister adores you and I mean adores you. When she wakes up and sees you for the first time she greets you with, “ahhh! baby, I love you”. I might have to remind you both about these moments in a few years when the bickering begins but for now I am savoring your innocent love for one another. We all love you buddy, buddy.

Two-Month Stats & Facts:

• Weighing in at 10 pounds 9.3 ounces – up 3.5 pounds in one month. You are catching your sister ‘s numbers and making great progress! This might have something to do with giving you AR formula. I don’t have percentages because we had a screaming sister in the room for her two-year appointment as well. 
• 21.85 inches – up and 1.5 inches in a month. 
• You received your shots and you handled it like a champ. Once I could put you in my arms you were golden. You were a little fussy that afternoon and then slept the entire next day. 
• Size 1 diapers
• Size 3-6 clothing 
• Drinking 4-6 ounces at a feeding. 
• You love your activity mat, swing and watching our everyday chaos. 
• You found your hands and love your fingers. I am sad that you find comfort in them because once you have surgery they will constrained for two weeks. 
• You are a total mama’s boy  🙂