2 Months Old

Drew turned 2 months old on July 3rd. We can't believe it! He has already changed so much. We just love this boy to death! I took a few pictures of him with his new stuffed monkey from Aunt Emily, Uncle Jason, Brody and Kaylee. (Thanks guys!) He kept grinnin' at me while I snapped a ton of pictures trying to capture the right one. I think he thought it was funny that he kept gradually leaning over. :)

We went for his 2 month shots and well check last week. He now weighs 12 1/2 pounds, and is 24 inches long. He did really well with his shots. He turned as red as a strawberry and screamed for less than 30 seconds. Thankfully my sister told me to bring a bottle to help distract him afterwards. It worked!

Drew is really a good baby. He has settled down more since we've gotten into our new house. Or maybe it's because WE'VE settled down more... rubbing off on him.
* He is on a nice schedule. Waking up at 6:30 for his first meal, then we play, then he naps, and it starts all over again (every 3 hours). His last feeding is at 10:00pm and he wakes up between 2:00-3:00 for a middle of the night meal.
* He's not the most consistent napper at the time. Some days he will take long naps, other days just short ones. Go figure. However, he sleeps really well at night! He doesn't like to be swaddled anymore. He always manages to get out of it. Sometimes we swaddle to calm him down, but his arms are out not 5 minutes later. His lack of sleep sometimes may be from his jerking arms. Just not used to them quite yet. He takes naps in his room in his crib, and still sleeps in the bassinet in our room at night.
* He is very alert! His big blue eyes are always watching whatever is going on. So cute and makes us smile every time.
* He gets a kick out of anything black and white. Pictures etc... That really grabs his attention and makes him smile.
* He loves taking baths. I am guessing that he will be one to want to stay in the bath and play for forever.
* He likes playing with all his toys, or watching us play with his toys. :)
* He responds well to any type of music that we have playing.
* He is instantly happy when he is on his changing table. We take advantage of it and sing songs, even read books while he is on his table.
* He loves any song or chant with motions. He finds it amusing that you are moving his arms or legs around.

We are so thankful for such a happy and healthy baby! We love you bunches Drew Manning!