Our Little Opera Singer

Caleb's a happy little guy when he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning. (Well, it's not so bad. Usually 7:00am but he kindly slept in till 7:30 this morning) He happily sings away as we change his diaper.

Tummy Time

Tummy Time is not Caleb's favorite activity. He much prefers to stand up or sit. We have been trying to make it more fun so I put up a long mirror so he can stare at himself while on his stomach. This distracts him from the fact that he is on his stomach. He just loves looking at himself in the mirror! I love the long drool that is coming down his face! Not quite sure how to keep all that spit inside the mouth yet. And he happened to be having quite the hair day as well.

Lefty

I think this pic is pretty fun since I have always, since I was a baby, had to have my left foot out from under the covers when I go to sleep. Caleb's left foot has been finding its way out from under things since he was a newborn...left foot out from his swaddle, from his button up pjs (we're still not sure how he managed that one), and now his blanket. There's just something about the breathing room you get when you stick out your left foot. I guess Caleb agrees with me on this one :)

Lately.

Capturing some moments with our little guy.



We couldn't resist this hat; not only does it look adorable but it actually keeps the sun out of Caleb's eyes on all those sunny car rides. I can't resist a chuckle every time I look at this pic. Caleb is so content in his car seat. He does so fantastic on all our long road trips. Oregon here we come!

Moments

To my baby boy.
Caleb you give me so many wonderful moments! This morning happened to be one of them. You were so tired but not a big fan of going in your crib for a nap. Instead, you just wanted to be held and cuddled with. So I broght you into bed for one of our morning cuddles. As I was humming some songs to you, you began humming along. This is your little way of helping yourself to fall asleep and I think it is one of the sweetest things you do. I know Nani thinks so too because you do it with her when she is holding you and singing to you. My heart melts just thinking about it. I love you so much Caleb Lincoln!

Wednesday

what does a desperate mother do when her child has not slept for more than 20-30 min since 7 am this morning? (and all else has been attempted)

put him in the stroller. walk around the house with the stroller. go into the bathrooms and run the fan while cleaning. move into the kitchen. run the sink water while cleaning dishes...caleb watching mommy...eyes are getting very droopy...you love the running water...so calming...so close caleb...come on you can do it. eyes close! you did it caleb! pray that this nap lasts more than 20 min so mommy can take a nap too!

4 Months!

Happy 4 months Caleb Lincoln!
You weigh...25.8lbs and are 27.5 inches long.

We love you so much and just can't get enough of your bubbly little personality that is beginning to emerge.
You love to coo, babble, smile, and are even trying to giggle. You love to squeal with delight and sometimes have been known to let out a couple shrieks! You are really testing out all those vocal chords.
Lately you have been getting distracted while feeding. You stop and stare and then babble away at something or someone...we're not sure who. Maybe some angels?
You enjoy batting at your toys or grabbing our plates and hitting them. We have to be very careful not to put any food right in front of you, otherwise it ends up on the floor!
You love holding onto things and grabbing at our faces, today you even knocked your daddy's glasses right off his face.
Your favorite past-time is blowing bubbles out of your mouth.
You have slumbered to dreamland for 6 hours...you sometimes do 4 or 5, still have those 3 hour/2 hour stretches.
You love playing with your hands and doing mini sit-ups.
Last but not least, and I think our favorite, is bath time. You are so content sitting in the warm water kicking your legs around and staring at yourself in the mirror. It is such a special time of day for us when we give you your bath, read you a story, and give your some cuddles and kisses.

You bring us so much joy and happiness Caleb Lincoln and we love you always.