Kara is one month old!! In a lot of ways it seems like just yesterday she arrived, but at the same time I have to admit I feel like a seasoned veteran at this whole parenting thing. It’s funny to see how different she is from her first day home. We also know what ‘works’ and what her little faces and grunts mean. She’ll sleep for hours in her chair, but she seems to have a sixth sense that comes out of nowhere when we put her on her back! We know what times she expects a bottle [so demanding!!] and we also know that there will be hell to pay if said bottle isn’t heated and within sight! Both Mommy and Daddy have also been on the receiving end of every bodily fluid imaginable, and for a split second parenting isn’t nearly as glamorous as the magazines make it out to be!
We estimate that she is up around 8 pounds, and she seems to be developing right on schedule. She is lifting her head for a long periods of time, as well as pushing off surfaces with a decent amount of force. Kara also likes to practice kicking and “standing” while making up dance moves with Daddy, and she is not shy when she reaches for her bottle. She seems to want to hold it, but will let Mommy and Daddy do the busy work for now. We think she’s starting to smile, but we also can’t tell if it is gas… she smiles more in her sleep, and has even let out a small chuckle – we can’t wait until those are genuine!! Her little game for the moment is playing copy-cat; sticking your tongue out to little miss Kara will result in her tongue sticking right back out at you! Maybe Mommy should start watching her language… haha!
Yesterday, Brandon and Samantha welcomed Preston Barrett into the family at 7:40 am. We are excited to meet him, and to watch him grow as well!
