1 Month

Dear Colin,

I write to your sister every month and so now you will get a letter too. I hope some day you will enjoy reading these.

I can't believe you are only a month old.You already weigh 9 lbs 14 ounces and are 22 inches long.

You were 3 weeks early in your arrival and came on a day when I told you that you were not allowed to be born on. Since then Daddy and I have taken to calling you our wrench. Because whatever plans we have you make sure that you change them. If we plan to sit down to dinner while you are sleeping you wake up. If I plan to jump in the shower while you are happy in your bouncy seat then you are no longer happy. No matter what the plans you make sure we don't forget you are there.

You are a very calm baby. You do spend a lot of time awake and just looking around this has lead to really strong muscles in your neck. You can hold your head up very well and are very strong. You enjoy the swing and the bouncy seat. Most of the time you do not have to be held while you are awake and like just hanging out watching the kids in the daycare. You sleep through all the noise of the daycare and sometimes have a harder time sleeping on weekends when it is quiet.

At night you only wake up about 2 times. You eat and go right back to sleep. This helps mommy a lot since mommy is up for work each morning by 5:30.

You already have your dad and me wrapped around your finger and we can't imagine our lives without you. Your big sister loves to kiss your head and tell you that she loves you. I'm excited to see your relationship with her grow.

You have gotten to meet all your grandparents already (except Papa). They all love and adore you.