Dear Elizabeth,You are one month old today! A lot has happened these past 30 days. You are now over 20" and 8 lbs. Your hair continues to come in, blonde I might add. You have rolled from your back to your side, mostly because you move INCESSANTLY.
You have a few nicknames... "Wiggles" because you are constantly wiggling around, kicking, punching and flailing. It is nearly impossible to change your diaper but desperately cute.
"Squeaker" because of the little chirping noises you make when you are beginning to get frustrated.
"Long Suffering Liz" because of your fake cries and contrived sad faces. Everyone can tell you are faking it; truly melodramatic but always brings a smile to my face.
"Belligerant Betty" for when you scream at the top of your lungs, as though being murdered, only to immediately stop when a bottle is placed in your mouth. You also give this blood curdling scream when being changed or undressed in any way.
You have grown out of all your newborn clothing. Although you got more outfits than imaginable at the baby shower, almost none of them fit you. We all (including the doctor) believed that you would be much bigger. Grandma Mary had to go to Babies R Us for smaller clothes when you got home from the hospital.
You hold eye contact for a while now. I love looking into those tiny eyes. I wonder what you are thinking, what is your impression of me. You are trying to smile and starting to coo. You become more dynamic with each day and I eagerly anticipate the day we can interract. I want to hear your voice. I believe that I will have a minor breakdown the first time I hear you say "ma". As much as I can't wait for all of these, I am enjoying all the little moments we have together now. This time will fly. You won't need me as much and I will miss catering to you, listening to your cues and deciphering your cries.
You have made visits to both Grandmas and been to the doctor. Soon enough you will be a girl about town.
Right now you are wearing pink polka dot pants with a teddy bear face on the butt. I never anticipated being so excited about this kind of stuff but I practically live for it now.
Happy 1 month Elizabeth, it's been my best month by far.
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