Cute Things You've Done Lately

Dear William,

We had the best day ever yesterday.  You were smiling and happy and cooing all day long.  Mommy and Daddy love you more and more each day.  You are getting so fun!!!  Here are some cute things you've done lately:

1. You've started to notice our dog Phoebe.  You look at here sometimes, but it is clear on your face that you just don't know what to think yet!  Mommy and Daddy keep telling Phoebe that you guys will be best friends, especially once Daddy teaches you how to throw...with your left hand of course! ;-)

2. When you get hungry, sometimes you get a little fussy.  Mommy doesn't mind this kind of fussiness because I know what you want and can feed you and make you feel better.  When you get fussy, mommy makes your bottle and goes to the rocker to feed you.  You make the cutest face when I start to put the bib on you.  Immediately once you realize mommy is putting the bib on, your eyes light up and you get very excited and start cooing and swinging your arms.  You definitely like to eat and have learned all the cues that lead up to eating!  SO CUTE!

3.  You have really started smiling, and Mommy and Daddy are able to coax a smile almost on command.  You think it is particularly funny when we touch your nose.  Mommy has started to call your nose the "smile button!"

4. You have started cuddling up to Mommy and Daddy.  When you are in our arms you will push into us for a maximum cuddle.  It melts Mommy's heart!  Mommy particularly likes it when you snuggle into my shoulder and rest your head.

5.  Yesterday evening you were looking at Mommy and Mommy walked across the room.  You tracked me with your eyes, then turned your head, then your whole body so that I wouldn't leave your sight!  You sure have my number!

6.  You usually sneeze three times in a row, which is the same way Mommy sneezes.  However, yesterday you sneezed once and then let out a really loud, really long, sigh, "oohhhhhh."  It was SOO cute!

7.  You have also really started to enjoy time in your bouncy seat.  You love to look at the ceiling fan over the kitchen table!

8. Mommy and Daddy are so excited that you have been sleeping well again.  Last night, you actually slept for 8 hours!!! Yippee! 

9.  The last thing is just an honorable mention because you actually STOPPED doing something.  You won't roll over anymore!  You did it three times, Mommy was very excited, and you never did it again!  I guess you decided tummy time was okay after all.

Mommy and Daddy love you!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy