Open Book Moments: 2 Month Check-up

2mos check-up appointment 8/31/11

Yesterday was B’s two month check up. He weighed in at 15lbs and measures 25 inches (he’s officially in size 3 diapers and 6-9mos clothes). Growing like a little weed! The doctor says we’re doing a fantastic job! He also received his first set of shots. He was so good and let out one little “wah”. He looked up at me as I kissed his forehead and was fine. No tears from either of us.
After the doctor’s we had coffee with our friend Ilona and Max (Bennett was passed out the entire time otherwise I would have loved to get a picture of the two of them together - next time). I met Ilona back in Oct of last year. We shot a magazine spread together and became friends on Facebook. Neither one of knew at the time of the photo shoot that we were both pregnant. She had Max three days after Bennett was born. It was nice having a preggo buddy and now a first time mom with a son so close in age to B.
We have kept to the same activities for the remainder of the summer: walking around midtown, pool time, going to the park, bbqs, etc. B has continued talking and smiles all the time. He bats at objects and follows your voice, objects, or sounds from across the room. Today he laughed for the first time! His little voice is the sweetest thing. He loves bath time and on occasion we use it to help soothe him if he’s having some tummy troubles. As of three days ago, we re-introduced his swing and he has enjoyed it since - hooray! Bed time is a little iffy starting last week. He now fights going to sleep and tries his best to stay awake which requires one of us to rock/swing/bounce him while the other cooks dinner. He just doesn’t want to miss out on what is going on! He’s in bed asleep between 7pm and 9pm and sleeps for 8-9 hours. I’m very grateful for the long hours of sleep.
Looking forward to fall. This summer has been great and I cannot wait to share the fall adventures. Dressing up for Halloween, pumpkins, Apple Hill, the holiday coffee drinks at Starbucks (oh wait, that’s more for me than Bennett), Thanksgiving, family time, and of course the beautiful fall weather and trees.