2 months {Lincoln}

Since Lincoln's been born I feel like we hit the ground running. We had been waiting for our normal life to resume once I started feeling better and had more energy. That was definitely the case once he was born and since then we have been on the go and filling every minute of our time with something.

Even after having 3 other children before him, it's still hard to believe how much they change in such a short amount of time.

He smiles all the time now and even coos. He doesn't like to be alone and wants to be able to see people. He is starting to notice noises...he is calmed by the blow dryer, but stirs if he is sleeping if the kids get loud, and has been scared a few times (grocery sack crinkling and Ari jumping up to see him). He has a distinct high pitch cry if he is scared, but if he is upset by something else he cries "la-la-la".

He loves to be carried facing out or sitting upright near our shoulder, even if he is tired. He is on a predictable schedule now. Eats every 3-4 hours during the day then is ready for bed by 8:30 and usually gives us a long 7-8 hour stretch. 

He's so laid back and chill. I guess he doesn't really have any other option except to be along for the ride. But he really is such a happy little guy.

So many people comment on how tan he is. I notice his big, blue eyes all the time. He is so expressive with his eyes, eyebrows, and forehead. He loves it when you talk to him and will often make noises back at you and open his eyes as wide as they go.

He's still growing like a weed. Measuring in the 25% for weight at 10 lbs. 14.5 oz. and in the 75% for length. On his 8 week birthday, his cousin Scarlett was born. With her weighing 6 lb. 2 oz. he definitely seems like a big guy. 

The other three still love to help get him paci's, diapers, or anything else. Ari often times offers advice on how to get him to stop crying. He has even put him to sleep a few times! Evangeline is still enamored with his existence. She will exclaim "Aww Lincoln!" every time she walks in the room and sees him and will randomly come find him so she can give him a kiss and hug. Selah likes to help give him a paci and fasten all of his buckles on the bouncer and car seat.

We've enjoyed every moment of these last 2 months. We love you little man!