One Month Old

Just as we did with Ellie, we intend to take a monthly photo of Calvin with an inanimate object, Cal's large tiger, to document how he grows and changes. So far I haven't gotten him not to cry or fuss when I put him down with the tiger. So in the future we will all laugh at the fact that his first month photo with his tiger he is crying, when in reality he doesn't really fuss or cry at all! And so I'll add another photo where he was happy with his tiger.

 In the past few weeks Calvin has met other family members, including Grandpa Mike and Auntie Claire and Uncle Buddy. Really he doesn't fuss that much, I just think its funny in photos to have one person smiling and the other crying.

We have continued to take Calvin with us where we go including restaurants, long walks in the neighborhood, and coming to Ellie's playdates and other fun adventures. It has been quite a bit of fun and he is a joy to be around as he is such a pleasant baby.

He even enjoys hanging out with the family outside when we decide to enjoy the SoCal weather and eat or play outside. Of course maybe he enjoys hanging with his sister. They two really have bonded, as much as they can. He will calm down when Ellie talks to him or sings and he will turn his head to track her voice in a room.

He's growing well and is a healthy baby. This morning he weighed in at 12 lbs (even) with clothes on. He is quite a spitter-uper and he is very gassy, but nothing we can't handle. He sleeps well, eats well, and can fill a diaper...and at a month that makes him a healthy, happy baby. His hair makes me laugh as he has a natural mohawk. His chubbiness and size make him appear older than he really is. People, even those with newborns themselves, ask how many months he is and is surprised when I say one.

And now I'll end this quick update post with outtakes from a photo session with Ellie and Calvin. We did end up getting one where both are looking at the camera and appear happy...but it may end up on the birth announcement so you will just have to wait to see it.