(Week 4) Tuesday, November 22nd

Dear Blake, 

You baby, are a chunk. Though I don't believe it is in an excessive way. Today we did some fancy weighing magic and you are already 10 lbs 6 oz. I can feel it every time I lift you from the pack n' play. You getting hefty and I love every jowl and jelly roll. Yep, you are cute and cuddly. Yesterday you spit up a lot, spouting like Ole Faithful the minute I finished feeding you. You not only nailed yourself, but me, the bed spread, my pillow, and even the floor. Not pretty little one, not pretty. It made me feel so awful. You looked so stunned after and I couldn't believe how much came up. It was gross, to say the least. It was also kind of horrifying. I wiped you clean, changed your clothes, and you fell right to sleep. It must be hard spitting up that much,m because you were plum tuckered after. Fortunately we still had plenty of dirty diapers and the scale to prove you are still getting exactly the nutrition you need. I cannot believe how quickly you are changing before my eyes. K.B. my little man with the thick belly and projectile spit ups.

Loves Always, 

Yo Mama

(Week 3) Tuesday, November 15th

Dear Baby Boy,

Week three and we are starting to get a routine down. Our morning usually starts around 4 a.m. We wake up again at 8 a.m. Most of these wakings include a dirty diaper and a twenty minute breastfast. Then it is back to bed for both of us. We usually decide to finally start the day around 10 a.m. I get to hop in the shower because Daddy has exceptional FMLA leave. He gets to be home for 12 whole weeks. I love it because this means I get a lengthy shower every day and you get to have some Daddy time. Once we are all dressed we usually spend the rest of the day hanging around the house. We migrate from the bedroom to the living room. Sometimes we eat lunch. We always take naps. We listen to audiobooks, watch some of our favorite shows, and will usually pop in a movie around dinner time. Papa gets his time in the garage, mama gets her time out of the house. All in all we are loving this stage of parenthood. We have also taken you on some outings. We have visited LaLa, G.G., and Doc Willis. I love hooking you up in the car seat and breaking out of dodge. It is nice to break free. I have to say, people are always shocked that I am taking you out in public so young and in the "bad" weather. Guess what kiddo? You are doing super great and I hope you keep it up. No sickies and no colds. Just one healthy little baby. 

Love You,

Mommy

(Week 2) Tuesday, November 8th

Dear Little Buddy,

Two weeks already gone! We had our two week visit with Doc today to check on things. Baby, you are now 21 inches and 8 lbs, 12 oz. Doc says it usually takes a baby at least this long to get back to their original birth weight. So yes, my K.B., you are a chunker. And apparently you have a large, strong chest. This is something the Doc told us after he gave you a few good thumps in the chest. They made me cringe a little, but you didn't even stir. At least, you didn't stir until Doc unhitched the diaper. Then the wailing began. It was almost like you were saying, "Hey! I remember the last time you did that and it was not pleasant!" Superman and I were relieved when doc said you didn't have a heart murmur. Everything looks great! Yeah Buddy. 

Love You,

Momma

(Week 1) Friday, November 4th

Dear Baby Blake,

You are here! My little buddy, you are growing and changing right before my eyes from day to day. It seems like just yesterday I saw you for the very first time and now that little tiny baby is all gone and I have a new newborn every time I turn around. You are getting heavy, you are getting expressive, and you are going through diapers like it is the end of the world. I confess, I miss my brand baby newborn, but am loving my little K.B. more and more each day. I cannot wait to see the boy, teenager, and man you become. Baby newborn will be missed, but it is still very exciting.

Love Love Love,

Momma