Letters to Baby- 2 Months

Hunter,

Hunter-Bug, Hunter-Man, Leetle Man, Bugler Butt, Babylove, Little Love. So many things to me and your Daddy and most of all our whole entire world. When we knew about you we knew our lives would change but we had no clue that you would become so stitched into our lives.  What is even more amazing is how fast the time has flown by and how attached I am to this new job of mine. It is without a doubt the most amazing job I have ever held. You have me so entirely wrapped that it is not funny.

In two months you have begun to grow and changed so much! I don't even know where to start. Sleeping I guess, since that happens to be what you are doing now. I started putting you in your cradle and you actually like it. You sleep there for most of the night but Mommy sneaks you in in the early morning for some snuggles. I think you love that. I don't know if it is you or me, but no matter how far apart we start out in the bed we end up right next to each other and you hand always finds its way to my chest. I love to see those five perfect little fingers laying on me when I open my eyes. Nap times are fun. You sleep maybe 15-45 minutes a couple of times a day. Usually with me, but today Daddy put you in your crib in your room all by yourself and you did just fine. I cried of course because my baby boy is becoming a big boy right in front of my eyes. Before I know it you will be in a big bed! We started putting you down to sleep awake, and you even put yourself to sleep. Hallelujah!

Let's see, another thing you love is nursing. You take bottles now, which is easier when we are out or we need to leave you with Nana or Nanee, but we still love our time together when we are at home or at night. It never fails, you fall asleep. You are the most comfortable then. No matter what is hurting you that can make it all better. You also take your paci now. Of course, that might be a problem later on but it helps a whole lot now. & you are awfully cute when it falls out in your seat or in your cradle and you are asleep just sucking away on nothing. Melts my heart!

You are becoming more and more independent. Not rolling over yet but you quickly realized that you could hold your head up and that if you grabbed our hands we would pull you into a sitting position and there has been no going back from that. You are always pulling at your straps in your seat trying to be a grown boy and sit up. When someone is holding you, you are straining trying to see the world! It is quite funny to watch you try to grow up so very fast! We are going to start putting you in your Bumbo seat a little bit! Maybe you will be an early crawler/walker. I both anxiously await and dread those days!

Something that you love and we have had to start doing a lot more is just laying you on you playmat or the bed or a blanket on the floor and let you go. Your little legs and arms just go and go! Papaw says you will be a boxer! Maybe, who knows! You love to look at everything from that angle and cry when someone tries to pick you up and hold you close! You just want to be able to play! The whole time you coo and smile and crack up up with your very Daddy-like expressions. && speaking is a whole other story! You started and haven't stopped. Morning is the best. You wake up smiling and we spend a little time every morning talking to you and basically telling you how handsome you are and what a great baby you have become. You must love the ego boost because you just talk to us, and squeal and laugh. My phone is probably going to bust with all the pictures that I have taken trying to catch you smiling.

Things you love:

-Paci
-Mommy talking to you
-Swaddling
-Bouncing
-Sitting Up
-You Are my Sunshine
-Being outside
-Nana & Nanee
-Bathtime
-Diaper Changes
-Nakey time

Things you don't like so much:

-Car rides (make that, hate. You HATE car rides. Scream the whole time. Daddy & I hope that's a phase)
-Being cold
-When I clean behind your ears (what a boy!)
-When I have to take the bottle away for a second
-Putting clothes on
-Your swing


I just can't believe we have been blessed with you. I truly feel honored to be your mom and I know I am biased but you are just a great baby. It blows me away how sweet and precious you really are. I can't wait to keep watching you grow into a big strong man.

Love you always little bug.

Mommy