+ Alive and Kicking! +
Yes, you are. Kicking is a fun new activity for you. Well, you used to be able to kick, only out to the sides, not straight down or out. But now, at least during the day, you can kick wherever you want! I think you enjoyed kicking the stuff next to your changing table last night. I didn't enjoy that so much, but what can you expect?

The Dr. (who I look forward to never seeing again, after your 6 week appointment) said you're to wear the harness "at nighttime and naptime; more is better than less. See you in six weeks." That's it. Those were my instructions. Whatever. I don't care. I washed that horrible, grody harness... And then I washed YOU! You got a much-needed bath and you smell so pretty now. I'm amazed how different you feel. Daddy and I both decided the only word for it is "floppy." In the harness, you were basically held somewhat sturdy. Nursing you is totally different. I had been looking forward to being able to have a variety of nursing options, as opposed to the singular, propped-up method necessary when you're in the harness. But it's actually kind of hard to adjust to your new flexibility. I'll have to work on that.

What's most amazing is how LONG you are. You had measured in the 75th percentile, and now when I look at you, I see why. You're a long, lanky baby. Very cute. You're kind of confused when you kick your legs out now. It's funny to watch your expressions change as you figure out you can move. Your nose is all stuffy though, and that cold is just starting to hit you, so that combines for some weird sensory experiences for you today.

On an interesting, possibly related note, you slept very strangely last night. After a brief wake-up at about 9:15 thanks to the doggie, you went back to sleep and SLEPT. I woke up at 3:45 to check on you (worried about your breathing with the cold), and you fussed a little, but remained asleep. I decided to rest until you really woke me up. At 5:10, you started fussing again, so I woke you up to feed you. EIGHT hours?! Geez, I hope that's okay. I feel like we're breaking some unwritten law by letting you sleep that long. You ate from both sides after that, and another one side an hour later, so I assume you're adequately fed. But, wow, that was a long time.

I thought I would put you in a cute outfit for daycare today since you're finally able to wear something other than a onesie without that brace on... Yeah, no. You're still too small for lots of them. Wow. I'll have to experiment tonight and see what fits you. I know some of them will, but others are still just too big. Weird.