Finally ... An Update

I know, I know, I know, I have been TERRIBLE about keeping up with this blog. I don't even know if anyone checks it anymore; I know I wouldn't. But I suppose I'll go ahead and give an update; if for no reason other than to show off to random strangers who may stumble across this blog how cute my son is! I've put here some of my favorite pictures of Alex. He is growing so fast and quickly becoming a little person. He doesn't really have a personality yet (does an affinity for diaper changes count?), but he is starting to display little tendencies and quirks. Like first thing in the morning when he looks at me and gives me a look like, "Who is this lady? Should I know her? I'm not so sure I trust her ..." The look is usually accompanied by the Frew wrinkly forehead. Alex loves his Daddy and in most cases Andy is much better at soothing Alex than I am; I suppose that comes with the territory of being a stay-at-home parent. Alex still hates baths, but his screams have dropped a decible or two. He has finally decided that being on his back is not so bad and even enjoys spending short amounts of time in his bouncy chair and swing. He's not quite sleeping through the night, though last weekend he went eight hours one night (he decided later it was a fluke and has since returned to his normal routine). He is up to almost six ounces each feeding. He poops once a day. And now, because I love lists:

Things I Love About Alex:

1. His sneezes

2. His chubby cheeks

3. When I come home from work and he smiles because he hears my voice

4. His half-sneezes (I know, I hate it when that happens to me, but it's so cute when he does it!)

5. His chubby thighs

6. When he gets really happy he throws up his hands (but sometimes he hits himself in the face)

7. His monologues (I'm starting to wonder if he's going to be a talker like his cousin Cole; sorry Gramma!)

8. His stubborness when he wants to "stand" (it's weird, sometimes the only way to get him to stop crying is to support him while he stands in your lap)

9. The way he looks in Andy's arms

10. Every little yawn, poot, expression, noise, smell, touch, and look that comes from him; every moment is precious