one whole month of sweet augustness

Dear August Rose,

My sweet, sweet baby. It is hard to believe that you have been around for a month already! But then again, it is hard to believe that there was a time when you weren't part of our family.  We are definitely more complete because of you. 

You have already grown and changed so much in this short month.

8-13-10
7 lbs 11 oz, 19 inches

9-13-10
9 lbs 14.5 oz (78%), 22 in (87%)
Like your sister, you seemed to have gotten your Daddy's tall genes. You are a perfectly healthy baby girl and for that we are so thankful.  Dr. Davis has been telling us from the beginning that "they don't get much cuter" than you. Maybe he says this to the parents of all of his patients, but regardless, we agree. I seriously can't get over how cute you are!

Your personality is already shining through. You are a pretty easy baby, but you are indeed particular. You have a very funny cry/"ugh!" that you give us when something needs to be different. You love to be held, with a full belly and clean diaper. You'll quickly let us know if any of these is not up to your standards. You're still sleeping a lot during the day, and sleep pretty well at night. You've had several 5-6 hour stretches during the night, but for the most part, you wake up every 3 hours.

I pretty much love every part of newborn-ness. I love how your arms flail about as you dream or are startled by something. I adore the way you stay all cuddled up in a ball when we take you out of the car seat. I love the smiles you give while you're asleep and am especially loving the real smiles you are now giving (although a bit stingily) when you're awake. Oh, and newborn faces are another fave - especially when you pucker your pretty lips into an "o".

 

  

 

You are already a very good sister. 

Merit loves to "hold da baby", and you just stare and stare at her. 

You put up with Merit so sweetly when she plays nicely with you, and sometimes, um, when she plays not so nicely with you. But for the most part, she loves having you around.

In fact, we all love having you around, baby girl. Thank you so much for bringing what you have to our family. We are all different - and better - because of you. 

So, Happy One Month Birthday, August Rose! I absolutely adore being your mama and I love you more than you will ever know.

much love, 

your mama