Zane = 1 Month

*Vanessa says our redbud tree is full of hearts.

Zane is 1 month already. He now weighs approximately eight and a half pounds. Can you believe it?! We can't. He's outgrown most of his newborn outfits. He's a determined little guy who wants to grow up way too fast. Unlike Vanessa, he doesn't like to be on his belly but he does like a pacifier. He's flipping himself over already, so forget safe cuddling on your chest. He's a heavy sleeper much like his daddy but nothing like Vanessa. He likes trying to leap up. He still grunts a ton. And one of his sounds resembles a horse neighing. It can be funny at times, just not so much in the middle of the night. :)

He is much more alert and shows many preferences. He loves to stare at the mirror on the wall, the ceiling fan in the playroom, and Mommy's curly hair when it's down. He's easily distracted when eating. He doesn't like to have his back turned to all the action. He plays while eating, making it a little hard to finish a satisfying meal. And the thing I love the most right now is how he rounds his lips and coos the softest and sweetest sound. He's relatively content, and other than a sensitivity to something Mommy is eating, he's doing extremely well.

Many often ask how Vanessa is doing with him and the changes in the household -- she's doing perfect. The girl didn't even mind Zane peeing on her before his first bath. She said "That's okay. Mommy will clean my pants. I'll put them in the laundry." This last week was a bit of an adjustment since Daddy went back to work. We're getting back into a more normal routine. The only time Vanessa has shown any frustration toward Zane since his arrival was on Wednesday.  As Mommy was in the restroom, Zane began crying. Vanessa is great to try and comfort him: "It's okay Zane. It'll be alright."  But this time I heard her saying "Go away! Go away!" As I reentered the room I saw her hiding under a blanket. I asked her what was wrong and she replied, "Zane won't stop crying! I don't want to be a big sister anymore! We need to put Zane back in your belly!" It was only for an irritable moment though, because a few hours later, she changed her mind and said we need to keep him.  And fortunately Vanessa is great to tell me when she thinks Zane needs a diaper change and/or is hungry . . .