After his most recent growth spurt/feeding frenzy, Graham has finally crossed the 10 pound barrier. He was an absolute animal for about three days this past week, eating every 90 minutes or so. Katie hung in there like Rocky against Ivan Drago and somehow managed to keep him fed and growing throughout. They say that babies "hibernate" after a growth spurt and yesterday Graham showed some signs of a long winter nap, sleeping the most during the day yet!
He has also gotten much more responsive and playful...and even better, smiley!
I wouldn't say that we are in a routine yet, but hopefully we are headed in the right direction. It seems like only yesterday I was driving around at midnight in my boxers trying to get him to sleep...
It will come as less than a shock to everyone, but Katie is an absolute natural. She has done a fantastic job with him and we - both Graham and I - are so lucky to have her! It's a cliche, but there really is nothing you can do to truly prepare for this experience and yet somehow she has it all figured out. Yes, there are less than ideal days (diaper overflow, projectile spit-up, crying just for the heck of it, sleep strikes, and on and on) but she is such a great Mom. I have to say, I also completely took for granted how difficult, challenging, and exhausting breast-feeding would be...and I'm not the one doing it! Women deserve medals. Period.
And now for the moment you've all been waiting for while reading my drivel: PICTURES.
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| Car seat time...aka nap time |
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| With his buddy the giraffe blanket |
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| In his awesome new handknit (with love) hat from Ricki Dugan |
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| Sleeping through his first date with Avery Norton |
