Leland: 1 month

Leland,

If there is one thing I know for sure about you it is that you love to be held, cuddled, and snuggled.  If you aren't eating, or in a deeeeeeep sleep, you better believe you're in someone's arms.  Because of this, I've just recently relented and started wearing you around in the Moby or Ergo as I go about my day.  You are not easy to trick.  I can think you're sleeping and put you down, and it's not too long before I hear your breath get all fast and then not too long before you let out a big, angry cry!  You make me feel like I have some magic power, because as soon as I pick you up, you stop--and a few times you instantly go right back to sleep.

My favorite thing to do is take a nap with you nestled up close to my chest, both of us laying on our side.  If I lay with you, you are instantly calm.

We haven't had much tummy time, but you hold up your head pretty well while I'm burping you.  And from the day you were born, just about everybody has made a comment about how strong you are--I knew you would be!  When I lay you on your stomach, you can actually move your legs a bit  and crunch forward.  Early crawler?  That is my prediction.  (Although, if ya wanna wait it out, that's find by me).

You seem to hold a special place in your heart for music.  It gets your attention everytime, and can even keep you entertained for about 5 minutes.

I just stare at you all the time and think about what a beautiful baby you are (if I don't say so myself!).

So far, from all my analyzing and staring I think you have:  Dad's eyes, but blue.  My nose.  Forester eyebrows, hands, and feet.  My temper?  I also think you might have darker hair--who knows. You are changing everyday.

You love to stare out the windows and looks at the lights.  Sometimes, my face will hold your attention too.  You've smiled here and there, but for the most part, are focused on sleeping or falling asleep!

PS: Jude @ 1 month