Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Olivia- 2 Months

*I'm a week late, but with Thanksgiving I just got too busy.

Dear Livvy,

Wow! Two months already! It's crazy, but I can't remember life without you. We had your two month appointment and you have grown so much! You weigh 11 lbs, 10 oz. (86% for your age) and you are 23.25 inches (74% for your age). We are loving all your baby rolls and we just can't get enough of you. You fit perfectly in 0-3 month size and we probably don't have much longer until you are in 3-6 month size. You are almost too long for your bassinet and I think in a few weeks we'll be transitioning you to your crib! You have been doing great sleeping at night. The past few nights you've slept from 11pm-5am, woke up to eat, and then went back down until 7:30am. It's been amazing. Everyone is definitely feeling refreshed around here.


We took you to see Santa on your 2 month birthday to beat the crowds. You were so funny and cracking everyone up. You were sleepy, which was fine. We put you in Santa's arms and you closed your eyes. Santa said he could put his finger up to his month to make the shushing motion since he was holding a "sleeping" baby. Well you had other plans. Anytime Santa started to shush, your eyes popped open. When Santa would bring his finger down to take a regular picture, you would close your eyes. Santa and the elves thought you were a silly girl.

Things you are doing at 2 months:

You are smiling up a storm and becoming quite the little flirt. You bat your long lashes and melt even the puppies hearts. No one can resist it.

You love to touch Sadie and Bailey's fur. You've definitely come around to them in the last month. You even smile when you see them.

You still hate tummy tome, but you are getting quite good at it. More out of frustration than anything though.

You LOVE your bumbo seat. I think you like feeling independent. You sit there whipping your head back and forth trying to take everything in. I love watching you be so curious.

You love to "stand". In fact, when we do it, we end up doing it for at least an hour or you become upset. You are growing so fast.

You love your pacifier. When we give it you, you snatch it away like we were purposely keeping it from you. It cracks Dad and I up.

You love when we blow raspberries on your tummy. You attempt to laugh (not quite there yet) and move your whole body in excitement. In fact, you've started to enjoy having your diaper changed as long as we throw some raspberries in there.

We love you Liv and we can't wait for this next month. It's crazy how fast you're growing, but Dad and I are enjoying the ride.

Olivia- 0 months
Olivia- 0 months


Olivia- 1 month
Olivia- 1 month

Olivia- 2 months
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7 Friends Said:

Julie November 30, 2011 12:54 PM  

I can't believe she's 2 months already. She's adorable!

This book was a lifesaver for us and completely changed tummy time.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-White-Tana-Hoban/dp/0061172111/ref=tmm_other_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1322675446&sr=1-8

It is full of black and white pictures that babies like to look at, and unfolds accordian-style. I used to prop it in front of Isaac to give him something to look at during tummy time. He loved it and definitely motivated him to lift his head. It's one of my favorite baby items and my go-to gift for baby showers now.

kari November 30, 2011 1:46 PM  

Thanks Julie! I'm going to have to pick it up!

the.bain.family. November 30, 2011 4:06 PM  

oh my gosh, what a HUGE difference between 1 month and 2!

*claire* November 30, 2011 4:45 PM  

she is so adorable, and sounds like a fantastic baby!!

Leslie G November 30, 2011 11:22 PM  

Kari, somehow I've missed your blog for the past...oh, YEAR or so? I didn't even know you were pregnant, much less had a baby. So congrats!! She is so adorable! ...Off to catch up!

Leah December 2, 2011 9:21 PM  

How is this possible? :) She's so sweet and she has a hairline like Ezra did!`