Happy One Month Birthday!!!

It is hard to believe that one month has already passed! It has been so wonderful getting to know our little man this month. His personality is really starting to come out. We have already discovered that his has a quick temper. There really isn't any whimpering with Charlie. He usually goes into full screaming if he isn't happy. Nick and I have found some creative ways to calm him over the past few weeks. White noise is our new trick. You name it, and we have tried it...the fan, the vacuum, the dryer, the hair dryer! This kid also likes to be on the move. We bounce, sway, rock, and dance him into happiness. Last but not least, we have discovered that he prefers our finger over a pacifier any day! Fussy spells aside, Charlie really is a great baby! He is a fantastic sleeper at night. We average about 4-5 hour stretches. He is also a good eater. I am such a proud momma!

The best part of the last month has been watching him become more and more alert and aware of his surroundings. He will just look into my eyes forever if I am holding him. He tracks his toys if i move them in front of him, and he loves to listen to music. Last week he started discovering his voice. There is a lot of cooing, oohing, and ahhing these days. We also had our first smile last Tuesday. My next mission is to capture it on camera.

Here are some of the most recent pictures of Charlie. It is crazy how big he is getting. His little face, belly, and legs are starting to get pudgy. I love it! His newborn clothes are all too small now, and he is wearing outfits that I thought he would never grow into. I can't wait to see how much he has grown at our two month doctor's visit in May.

I love bath time!

Have you ever seen a cuter duck?

Hey! I am one month old today!!!

I love my puppy, Samson.