Converse

I think Sofia is happiest on her changing table. Or perhaps she is so excited by this adorable little outfit from Maria at KAA, that she had to smile.

Sleepy Time

Our new favorite thing is falling asleep on mom's chest. This one is blurry but you get the picture.

Play Date

On Saturday we had our second "play date" with Jonah. Jonathan, Jin-Ah, Dan and I went to Tivoli Cafe with our little ones. What I've realized about myself...I say it would be nice to have "adult time" but I don't really mean it. All I want to do is talk about the baby and if we wander off my new favorite subject, I manage to find a way to bring her back into the picture.

Five Weeks

The time goes by so fast. I can hardly believe Sofia is five weeks old. Over the past week or so Sofia has lost most of her hair and has developed 'baby acne' which resembles a rash that comes and goes. The pediatrician said it would go away on its own. Aidan was here this week and took a few pictures for us. This is one of them.
This week we've noticed that Sofia is smiling to interact with us. She even laughed once when Dan was making faces at her. In addition, she will hold our gaze and if we move, her gaze follows us. She has big blue eyes still, which the pediatrician commented might just stay. Sofia is using her legs a lot more; she kicks both legs out and then will alternate kicking each leg.
And lastly, I can now recognize her cries. The most furious ones are instigated by a wet diaper or impatience with me if I take too long to feed her.

Little Feet

Endless

I could do this forever.

Almost One Month

Friday, Sofia will be 1 month old. This is both wonderful and sad to me. She is kicking her legs more now and is increasingly more "chatty". I see her holding my gaze for longer periods of time, and after a duel weigh in, she has gained back her birth weight plus three pounds. (Proudly I have lost 30 of the 50lbs I gained!) It makes me sad because the last four weeks have gone by so fast and I just don't want her to grow up. (Yet.) I want to soak in every expression she makes, every sound she utters and all of her movements - so that I won't forget how truly amazing this experience has been. I have enjoyed each day with her...more than I could have ever imagined. I don't mind the sleepless nights or when she cries, because the second she smiles or coos I forget how tired I am.

Talking About Toes