One Month

I can not believe that my baby girl is already a month old. The time has flown by already.

Maddie:

*You are well aware of your surroundings.
*You love to stare at fans (they are never on and not interesting--you will be amazed when it is warm enough for them to move)
*You are starting to smile and you have two cute dimples
*Your hair is still minimal, but a lot thicker than your sisters.
*Your eyes are still blue but getting a little darker everyday-so we are still waiting on the final color.
*At your check-up today you weighted 7.3lbs (which is up from your week check-up of 5.12lbs), the doctors think you should be bigger--also you got your Hep B Shot and was quite fussy, but no fever or knots.
*You eat (still) every two hours during the day, and you are starting to sleep 3, maybe 4, hours at a time during the night.
*You sleep in your own bed and most of the time we can just lay you down in bed and you fall right to sleep.
*You are starting to warm up-you do not constantly have to be wrapped in five blankets and you don't shiver anymore.
*You love riding in the car and sleep your best in your carrier.
*You are a calm nature baby and don't cry unless you are hungry or provoked (when Mommy wakes you up to eat or change your diaper).
*You are still in Newborn clothes but are starting to maybe outgrow them because of your height. (We don't know if you are going to be tall like your sister, however).
*You can recognize Mommy's and Ellie's voice.
*You can sleep on Daddy's chest for hours (longer than anywhere else-besides you car seat).
*You like having your Ninny-but it is not a necessity (yet).
*Your sister loves you-touching you, kissing you, playing with your toys--but you stare at her with amazement and love.

We are so blessed and thankful for the first month of your life. We can not wait to see what God has in store for you in 2011.