A lot has happened in the last two months. Melanie is growing up so fast and is surprising us everyday with new abilities. She became exactly two months old on March 2nd. Three days later I took her in for her "two month check up." This doctors appointment wasn't a fun one. Melanie had to get three shots. Poor thing went in as a happy kid and left as a grumpy one. Then again, wouldn't you be upset too if you had to get three shots at once? We just want what's best for our baby girl and to keep her growing healthy and strong.
After the two month check up here is where Melanie stands....
She is 23 inches long and she weighs 12 pounds! She is a healthy growing baby girl!
We have had so much fun with this little girl the past two months. She now can smile at people. It melts my heart every morning when I look down at her in her crib and she looks up at me and gives me a huge grin. I used to NOT be a morning person, but now I can't wait for the morning to come so I can look at my baby in her crib and catch her looking up at me with smiles from ear to ear.
She now has become quite the little "talker." I think she's taking after her mom. Lol! Melanie can "coo" and she does it all the time. It's so cute! I love hearing her little voice.
She can take a pacifier and keep it in her mouth. We use it as her "mute button." Sometimes, I don't know what I would do if she didn't take one. It's a life saver. Although, we only use it when she needs it. Other than that, if she can keep herself quiet and happy we don't shove it in her mouth.
I've kept this blanket that I made when I was a senior in high school. I made it in a sewing class. I chose the colors with the intent of using it when I started having kids. It's a fun colorful little blanket. It even folds up and slips into that little lime green pocket (shown in the picture) and becomes a pillow! Melanie uses it now to lay on the floor for "tummy time!"
Like I said, I made this blanket knowing I would want to use it for my future kids. Now that Melanie is actually here, it's crazy to look back and think that I made this for her five years ago knowing she was going to eventually come.
We do "tummy time" with Melanie everyday. She seems to like it. She loves being on her stomach. I think she gets that from me. That's the only way I can fall asleep at night. Lol!
Tummy time has helped strengthen her neck muscles. She is able to hold her own head up now! She's getting to be such a big girl!
This little girl has discovered her hands. Every time she gets the chance, she is sucking on her tiny hand. It's funny because her own hands can catch her attention like they are the coolest things in the world. She will hold her hand out in front of her face and slowly lean in towards it and make herself go cross-eyed. It makes us laugh. Who knew a baby would be so entertaining to watch even if they are doing nothing! We love our little munchkin!
This duo of pictures is funny. I had to put this one up. For some reason my mom always says how she loves Melanie's face when she cries. She says, "It's sooooo cute!"
Isn't she right though?! Check out the lower lip action in the picture on the right. Melanie has the cutest crying face I've ever seen!
Ok this next picture depresses me (just kidding), but I HAD to put it up. Lol! Melanie has lost most of her hair on the top of her head and has kept a "ring of hair" on the bottom. I call it her "Old Man Hair." No offense to my father-in-law. Hahaha! WE STILL LOVE BOTH OF YOU! We just had to take this side by side picture of the two of them to show off their twin heads.
It was slow at work the other day and I decided to doodle. It's what I do. All of my co-workers know I'm so in love with my little family. I wonder how they can tell? Lol!
My awesome Manager gave me and Dallan tickets to the Utah vs. Oregon State basketball game. It was fun to go on a real date with Dallan again. We needed it. Even if it WAS at a Ute game.... ugh. Hahaha! I'm kidding.
My father-in-law is going to be so thrilled and probably fall off his chair because of this... Ready for it.... (I'm taking a deep breath) I like the Utes. There, I said it. I enjoy cheering for them. I gave in. It took many years, but I did it. There! You happy!? Lol!
BUT....
I will make myself clear... If the Utes and the Cougs are playing one another, I WILL root for BYU! "Rise and shout, the Cougars are Out!"
The past two months have been a fun journey. I have enjoyed every minute of it. Because I have Dallan and our baby girl, I am the happiest woman on earth!
I'm excited to spend forever with them, bring it on!
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