Changes

I cannot look at these pictures of Drew without thinking about how much he has changed in the past couple of weeks! He is definitely starting to grow into his looks, and is looking much more like a little boy than a newborn. Where has the time gone?

He has also started to become a lot more alert and aware of his surroundings. When we read stories together, I no longer feel as though I am reading to myself while he is entranced by the irresistible siren song of the floor lamp. Yes, you heard me right. It is not unheard of for an entire 3-4 stories to be read with my baby not so much as glancing my way, but staring captivatingly at the floor lamp next to our chair. I have considered turning it off, but figure that if it's keeping him quiet and happy, I'd rather have reading time with the imposing floor lamp, than no reading time at all.

In addition to following along as we read, he's also become much more active during his quiet times. He has an ocean themed floor mat as well as a vibrating seat, both with toys and links on them which he loves to hit and kick. It is so cute to watch his arms and legs move simultaneously as he explores his surroundings!

Drew's funniest habit of late, though, occurs when I put him down at his changing table. Above his changing table are three frames, two of which contain pictures of him with his grandmothers, and one of him as a newborn. Lately, whenever I put him down to change him, he immediately looks up at the pictures, and starts smiling his huge, drooly, goofy grins. I like to think he recognizes himself and his loved ones and is smiling accordingly...I'm betting the grandmother's are apt to agree with that interpretation!

I think this quote sums up this post wonderfully...

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Change always comes bearing gifts. ~Price Pritchett

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It's true, dontcha think?