Zoe - ONE MONTH OLD!

Wow, time flies when you're having fun! It's so hard to believe that this time last month, we were holding our precious little 7 pound, 9 ounce bundle who was only 19 inches long! She is now around 10 pounds, and measures 22.5 inches long.

Other milestones...
-Stares at your face directly for 2-3 minute stretches.
-Is recognizing mommy with a smile!! (I'll catch this on camera soon!)
-Sleeps 4-6 hour stretches at night!
-Is in 3 month size clothes for the most part, but still has a little head!
-Will pull on my shirt when it's time to nurse!
-Turns her head to look towards voices!
-Tracks objects in an arc with her eyes for approximately 90 degrees.
-Looks like she is trying to crawl...she lifts her head up VERY well when on her tummy, and kicks her feet against the floor! She's even moved about an inch!
-Holds head up for 1-2 minutes at a time!

Other fun observations about Zoe...
-Tries to suck on her arms and knuckles when she is hungry.
-Really loves bath time! She gets quiet and very alert! I even saw a smirk!
-Is not a lap baby...she wants to be moved around when you're holding her, and gets "bored" of a position after a few minutes.
-Enjoys the bouncy seat, especially when brother comes by and acts out his "puppet shows"!
-Does not like the bassinet! Will wake up within a few minutes of being in it, and won't stop fussing.
-Getting used to the swing, and stares intently up at the mobile.
-LOVES to be in the sling, and looking out at the world...but also will grab a little nap while she's in there!

I could describe a lot more, but these are the big things!

Zoe reminds us a lot of Ian at this stage*...ready to go-go-go, but definitely has a personality all her own! It's such a blessing to watch all her different preferences come out, and watch her growing! :)

*For those of you who are curious, Ian's "one month" post can be found HERE. And, for the record, I'm not holding Zoe up to any kind of standard, but it is amazing to notice the difference and similarities between our two kids! It's reinforcement of the journey of life common to all of us, but with the unique footsteps we leave behind!