It's hard to believe that Jeremy is already 2 months old. He just had a doctor's appointment and weighs 13 pounds 10 ounces and is 23 inches long. He had a few vaccinations so it was a bit of a rough day for him.
The only prescription was for more tummy time. It's not Jeremy's favorite activity, but he did smile yesterday when we did it and now that he's found his hand that keeps him distracted for awhile.
We've seen so many exciting changes in Jeremy in the last month. He's like a little man! At 6 weeks he started to sleep about 6 hours a night. Of course "night" to him is from about 7pm to 1pm, but we'll take it! Some nights he even sleeps 8 hours. The first time it happened it scared us a little bit. Being the worried first time parents we are...we pretty much woke him up for fear he was in a sleep coma! We also get lots of smiles from the little guy. He'll look right at you and flash a smile that makes you melt and gush all over him. About a week ago he followed up the smiles with lots of "talking". He loves to have a conversation with us, but he'll talk up a storm all alone too.
Jeremy is also a pretty alert, always looking around and straining his neck and eyes not to miss anything. It can make breastfeeding quite a challenge sometimes. But, it is fun to move around and watch him follow us wherever we go. He's always ready to show off his smile and gorgeous hair for all the ladies we see on our walks or at the stores.
Grandpa Paul and Grandma Jeanette had to go back home a few weeks back as well. I'd be lying if I didn't say it's a lot harder without them. We miss all their support and good dinners! And I think Jeremy was pretty confused when he didn't have them around to play with. But, we're doing well going on new excursions and meeting other mommies and babies.
Our latest trip was to Sacramento. John and I went to his High School reunion and Jeremy stayed with Uncle Phil and Aunty Rose. Jeremy was great on the way up, sleeping soundly for the full trip. The trip back home was a different story, but I guess you can't expect a dream trip on your first try! He had a great time at Uncle Phil and Aunty Rose's house. The rest of the family came over so he had a lots of people to pla with. And when it was time to go to sleep he quietly closed his eyes...all by himself. That's a first so John and I are hoping it sticks now.
We posted lots of pictures to the right. There's one of all the visitors with Jeremy. That has been so much fun...to see Jeremy with all of you.
Jeremy thoroughly enjoyed his first Halloween. And as you can see we had lots of fun getting him ready for his first holiday. I'm sure most of you knew he had to be Elvis for Halloween. What else would be the fitting given all his hair! We had a fun day carving our pumpkin, hanging out with one of Jeremy's friends, Kaimana, who was a punk rocker, and handing out candy to a few kids who came by the house.
Jeremy seems to have a look of "Are you kidding me right now...prop me up against pumpkins for a photo shoot?!?" He should be used to it though...we can't take enough pictures of the little guy.
