One Month

Dear Gus,

You are one month old! We have been spending the first month of your life getting to know you better. Everyone tells us how cute you are and we completely agree. Nana came in town for a week to stay with us and help take care of you. She was a big help to both Mommy and Daddy. She held you a lot and would talk to you. It was nice to have her there. Papa Steve came in town and then both Nana and Papa had to leave because your cousin Elizabeth was born. Mimi and Papa cannot get enough of you and have been over to watch you several times.

You have had so many visitors. All your aunts, uncles, cousins and godparents came by to meet you. I was so proud to show you off. I still do not feel 100% like myself but I am feeling better.

You are a very good sleeper and we finally figured out the breastfeeding. That was a bit of a challenge. You are in the 50% for both weight and your head and the 30% for height (sorry Gus, you get that from my side of the family).

You are and have always been very alert, they tell me you cannot see much yet but I know you see me. You and I have spent a lot of time together and I am happy to report that I believe you are an old soul. When I was pregnant and when we went to church I would pray that God would send me a good soul. A soul with a big heart and good person, I truly believe we have been blessed.

This past month has been such a whirlwind. At first it seemed that all you were doing was sleeping, eating, crying and pooping. Lots of pooping. You have the amusing habit of enjoying to finish your poop mid-diaper change. Not only that but we decided to do cloth diapers and once you pee you stop when you feel it get wet and then your resume once we change you. You hit me right between the eyes one day. I laughed so hard and your father finds all this very amusing as well.

Speaking of Daddy! He is awesome. I am so lucky to have a husband that takes such an active role. He does everything that I do for you and he is such a natural as a Dad. I hope when you become a man, you are just like your Dad. Please pay attention to him and how he treats others. We can all learn from him.

Also, we are so happy to tell you that your doggy loves you so much. Our Roxie Bell cannot get enough of her new baby Gus. She gets up with me every time I feed you. She even barked at us once for not responding to your cry quick enough. She is super protective of you and licks you to death. We try to keep it to your feet but sometimes she just needs to kiss you.

Anyway, we are really having fun with you. I can hardly wait to see what you do over the next month. You are already waking up and looking around so much. We love being parents! Happy Birthday Gus!