Still life with baby

To answer the most commonly asked question... no, we're not getting much sleep. We're learning to live with less. Alex wakes for about four feedings a night. Mom has begun pumping a bottle so Daddy can do an early morning shift.

He changes so much, we're not really sure which of us he looks like. We're pretty sure his eyes and his hands are Mom's and his head shape and his big feet are from Dad. His skin tone is lighter than Mom, but darker than Dad, although Dad will try to catch up on his tanning this summer and come somewhat close.


Alex has quite a bit of personality already. We're convinced he smiles at us already, even though they say that babies don't really until 6 weeks. He definitely hates having his diaper changed and will pee on you if you aren't quick about it. He doesn't like being in the carseat much, but will fall asleep eventually, looking like an angry little man.


His favorite place to sleep is on Mom's or Dad's chest... we have plenty of options for him to sleep in (co-sleeper, baby hammock, boppy pillow, crib) and it's always a battle to transfer him off our chest to let him lie on his own.


His favorite time of day is the late morning. That is his most consistent "quiet alert" time. He pays very close attention to faces and contrast, so he loves people wearing glasses. He hasn't quite found his voice yet, but his expressions and attempts to make cooing sounds is plenty of response for his parents.


We've resigned ourselves to being Those People... the parents that think THEIR child is exceptionally gifted and exceptionally beautiful. The difference is that we are right, don't you think?