A Day In the Life of a One-Month Old...

Lazy Sunday afternoon.

Jonathan, trying to get his jaws around an apple almost as big as his head.

Smiling at Aunt Kristi during her weekly Thursday evening visit.

Christopher usually doesn't look at the entertainment provided for him, he prefers staring at the ceiling lights. However this particular time he was quite interested in the rainforest monkey and frog. He was smiling, I just missed it.

Every afternoon around 3, Christopher does his floor "workout". I help him do a circuit of bouncy chair, tummy time & floor mat. I usually read him a book while he cools down.

"And hold for a count of twenty"

Christopher getting ready for his bath time. He loves getting a bath, hence the smile.

Christopher smiling at Daddy after a diaper change. "Thanks Dad!"


Friday Christopher had his one month check-up. He now weighs 10 pounds 2 ounces and is 22 inches long. He remains in excellent health. The doctor gave him the second of a three course hepatitis B vaccine. Our little guy only cried for a brief minute. He was such a good boy during the entire appointment. The doctor also said that his infant acne is very typical and nothing can be done for it. Hopefully it will gone by 2 months.

On Saturday Christopher and I drove to Hanover, Pa to visit cousins Kim, Matt and their kids, Noah and Jonathan. Kristi visited as well. It was only supposed to be for the afternoon, while Ryan was fishing a tournament in Joppatowne. However the tournament ended early, so Ryan joined us up in Pa. We spent the evening with Ryan's parents and their friends. Bill and Lola hosted a gathering after touring York county's vineyards for a wine tasting during Uncork York. There was a good number of friends present, so we got to show off Christopher. Sunday morning we came home after a yummy breakfast of buttermilk pancakes.

Christopher continues to be an excellent night sleeper. Daytime naps are another story. I am trying to encourage him to sleep in his crib for naps as well as the night. For some reason though, his naps in his crib are brief ones, only lasting 30 minutes. The daytime can be a little hectic for me. Christopher loves to be held (and I love to hold him) but this leaves little time to get anything done around the house. By the end of the day, my arms and back ache from constantly carrying him. And he is only 10 pounds! Oh well, one day, when he is a big boy, I'll lament these early days and wish he still wanted me to hold him. So I will enjoy this time while it lasts.