From Timothy

"I am 5 weeks old today. My mom said it's time to start wearing shoes."*




* I don't actually make him wear shoes yet, but I thought I should at least see if they fit him, since he has about 15 pairs. They do fit... barely.

A Day in the Life

Everyone says that all newborns do is eat, sleep and poop. While that is mostly true, Timmy finds time for a few other activities as well. Here is how he keeps busy on an average day:

1:30AM - Eat

2:00AM - Sleep

4:30AM - Eat

5:00AM - Wide awake, play on the Baby Einstein Mat until he tires himself out

6:00AM - Fall asleep

7:30AM - Eat

8:00AM - Sleep

10:30AM - Eat

11:00AM - Walk with Grandma

1:30PM - Eat

2:00PM - Tummy Time! (one of his favorites)

3:00PM - pass out in the swing... and snore

5:00PM - Eat

6:00PM - Bath Time (his very favorite)

6:30PM - Read a book with Mom and Dad

7:00PM - Sleep

9:00PM - Eat

9:30PM - Sleep

Rest and save up his energy so he can start all over again tomorrow!

Don't let this fool you into thinking Timmy has an actual schedule with all of this happening at the same time every day... far from it! He's barely starting to figure out which is day and which is night. And sometimes he'll eat every hour and a half while other times he'll go 5 and a half hours, you just never know. And he loves to keep you guessing ;)

My schedule is much less consistent. I have school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; on those days, I leave at 8AM and come home around 1PM. Tuesdays and Thursdays I just hang out with Timmy at home. Some days I can nap or get stuff done during the day, and some days I can't do anything. Yesterday we managed to squeeze in a trip to the mall with my friend Lexie!
Pete has been working a lot lately, so Tim and I spend some Saturdays alone together too. Sundays are the best because all three of us get to spend it together. Last Sunday we went to Costco and Babies R Us, went for a walk (it's been beautiful weather) and took a nap with Tim and the cats.

Timmy has been changing so much every day that I'm sure his little schedule will be completely different in a few weeks. He'll be five weeks tomorrow, and he's already so much more alert and responsive than he was two weeks ago, which makes play time even better. He has started to notice (and LOVE) the mobile in his crib and the dangly toys on his bouncer seat. He also noticed the little alligator bath toy that I used to spray some water on him and he wasn't completely horrified. Wait until he really notices the two furry black toys he has in the apartment!

One Month Old

Timothy,

This time a month ago I was sitting in my hospital bed staring at you sleeping in the isolette next to me. Your daddy and I couldn't believe you were finally here. Now I stare at you every day and can't believe that you've only been here for one month. Our lives feel so full and complete now, it's hard to remember what we really did before you were here.
You don't always make it easy. You don't sleep as much as we would like, and sometimes it's hard for us to figure out what you need and what you want. But we're figuring each other out and learning together ... and that is so rewarding. When you cuddle up on our chest, look at us intently when we talk to you, notice something for the first time or even just sleep peacefully, you melt our hearts. When you cry, we feel heart pangs as we try to figure out a way to make you feel better. What they say about never knowing how much you can love someone until you have a child is so true. We love you more than we could ever have imagined.
You are growing and learning so much every day. Right now, you love being read to, talked to and sung to, especially if Jack Johnson is singing. Bath time is one of your favorite things, especially when we rub your head. You recognize our voices and faces, but you are just fine with anyone else holding you and giving you attention. You also recognize your own face, and are fascinated by your reflection in the mirror. You've had one super strong neck since you were born, and for the past few weeks, you have been able to lift your head up for minutes at a time, and move your head from side to side during tummy time. And the hands... OH the hands! Nothing gives you more comfort than having your hands up by your face. Sometimes you look like Mariah Carey singing the way you wave them around. We think it's the Italian in you... of course you talk with your hands! A true California boy, walks outside are one of your favorite things to do, whether you're in the stroller or the sling. You've enjoyed the unseasonably warm January weather, going to the beach, the 3rd Street Promenade, and the Farmer's Market. Everywhere you go, people ooh and ahh. They say you're adorable, and we can't help but agree. You don't respond to your name yet, maybe because we have given you so many... Timothy, Timmy, Tiny Tim, Mister Timster, Uno, poop monster, big guy, little guy... these have all been used to address you ... let us know when you have a favorite.
You're so easy to love and we are soaking up every single moment with you. Happy one month birthday baby!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy










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