On the eve of Xander's birthday I'm finally getting this post up...
4 Months! I'm so glad we are through the "newborn stage". Life with a baby is MUCH more fun when there are smiles and giggles involved. And there is a lot of those with our happy baby!
- We went to sentrum on a cool rainy day for a latte and cake (Europe you spoil me!) You attracted the attention of a Norwegian couple sitting next to us who said you were a proper Norwegian boy since you were born in Stavanger. We got caught in the rain on the way back to the car but we were prepared!
- You had your first round of baby shots. You were so happy before and only cried for a bit. But it hurt me more to see how much it hurt you! Here you are...happy before your shots...and not so happy afterwards :(
- You LOVE to be outside. It's one of our last tricks when you get really fussy and we don't know what else to try. We walk outside and almost instantly you're happy!
- Have you noticed that it seems like I'm always the one behind the camera rather than in front of it? There are a TON of pictures of you with your dad! So here is proof that I am actually the one that hangs out with you all day. Unfortunately, until we can convince your dad to pick up the camera, selfies will have to suffice for now! (notice the tightly clenched fist full of my hair!)
- One one of the things I was most looking forward to with you was going out for walks, hikes, and runs. That's made this whole back and hips issue even harder. But this month I've started to slowly improve and I decided we should go on a short walk at a lake near our house. It was a gorgeous morning and lovely to share it with you!
- You've been on several flights already in your short life but you made your first transatlantic flight this month. Let's just say it's a good thing you're adorable because you were AWFUL on the flight. And when I say awful I mean...you did not want to sit or be held for 10 hours. I'm sorry to break this news to you son, but long-haul flights aren't fun for anyone. And if you're a baby, sitting and being held are pretty much your only options.
- This month you were baptized at the church I grew up in and where we were married. You're a special boy because you have two faithful, loving, devoted, beautiful Godmothers. These two women are some of the most important women in our lives and we know that will be an incredible role-model to you as you grow as a child of God. I have tons of amazing family pictures from the baptism to follow (by the amazing photographer Dina!) in another post. Here is a teaser :)
Excuse my scowl...I'm trying not to burst into happy tears!
Alexander, we LOVED sharing you with everyone in Texas this month. You are so loved and it is a joy being your mommy (even when you're a total toot on the airplane!)
