2 Months

Ryan turned two months on February 11th. He weighed in at 11 lbs 1 oz and is 23 in. long. He is a little taller than he is heavy so he will probably be tall and skinny like his daddy. We are having so much fun with him and its fun to see him learn new things.

* He smiles and coos a little more each day

* He has learned different ways to cry

* He dosen't completly hate baths anymore, he is pretty content during them but often has a scowl on his face

* He generally smiles if you ask him if he loves daddy and grandpa and usually never does this for any other names

* He hates tummy time. He usually just gets mad or goes to sleep (which makes it a little pointless, but we do it anyway)

* He concentrates really hard when looking at certain things (Generally mine and Bens picture and our picture of Christ) or he will do this while looking at people.

Here are some pictures from the month

He grabbed Bens glasses and pulled them off his face
Cousins

"There were these three trees, and when they were planted they each wished on a star. The first tree wished that it could grow big and strong so that it could be made into a treasure chest. The second tree wished that it could grow big and strong so it could be made into a ship. And the third tree wished that it could grow really tall so that it could always look towards heaven. The trees grew and grew. They became the size they wanted and now just wanted to be turned into those things they had wished for. One day some lumber jacks came into the forest. They saw the first tree, wanted it and cut it down. They also saw the second and third tree and wanted them, so they cut them down as well. They started working with the first tree and was making him into a box. He was so happy, he was finally going to be made into a treasure chest. But then they started putting food in him for the animals...he was only made into a trough. Then they started working on the second tree by the shore. The second tree was so excited to be able to be made into a ship. But then the workers realized that his wood was really weak, and all they could make out of him was a tiny row boat. Then they started working on the third tree. All they did to him was cut him into slabs of wood and stored him in a building. All of the trees were so disappointed that they didn't get their wish. But then one night there was a fourth star. They took the food out of the trough and laid a little baby in it. He realized while he may not be a treasure chest, he was holding the most precious gift ever...the Savior. One night the little boat was out on the sea and there was a big storm. The little boat thought that he was going to die because there was no way he could survive the waves. Then he heard someone telling the waves to be at peace, and the water was calm. He realized he may not be a great ship, but he was carrying the King of Kings. Then one day, the third tree was taken out of storage. Someone was nailed to him, and then they lifted him up. He was in a place where he could always face the heavens. Now, whenever anyone looks at the third tree, they are reminded of Christ."

Smiles Make Everything Better

Ryan was up a lot for a couple nights in a row so I was hoping last night would be better. It all started at 1:30 when I heard him cry for just a second. When it stopped I figured he went back to sleep until I looked over and saw that the baby monitor wasn't working and therefore I wouldn't be able to hear his soft cries. I got up, gave him his binky and hoped he would sleep for a couple more hours. At 2:30 he woke up again. But for that whole hour I kept waking up to make sure the monitor was still working and to make sure he wasn't crying. I got him out of bed to change and feed him. When I went to change his diaper I found that he peed through his onsie, his jammies, his blankets, and the bedding in his crib. Well no wonder he wasn't happy. Now he was crying cause he was hungry and because I had to take all his clothes off and change him before he could eat. I was lucky to have one more clean blanket big enough to swaddle him in. After he got done eating I went and got him some clean, dry clothes. Instead of crying while getting him dressed like he usually does, he was content to just lay there playing and smiling a little. Those smiles make everything better. How can you stay frusturated when they smile at you during the frusturating moments? Ryan does this all the time. I love when he suddenly gives me those big grins. Being a mom is the best!