Stats
Height: 25" (100th percentile)
Weight: 11 pounds 13.7 ounces (40th percentile)
Nicknames
Chappy, Happy Chappy, Chappers, Sweet Pea, Puppy, Buddy
Milestones
You had your first round of vaccinations at your 2 month appointment. You received an oral medicine and a shot in each leg. You screamed bloody murder during the shots, but as soon as the nurse was done, we picked you up and cuddled you. You were calm before we even walked out of the office. Such a champ! Mommy may have cried a little bit, too...
You are SO aware of the world around you. You love cooing, giggling and smiling at the ceiling fan, mommy and daddy. You hold eye contact with us and "talk".
You love hanging out on your kick and play piano. You will stare into the mirror, smiling and giggling at your reflection. You kick the keys so hard we sometimes think you are going to break the piano!
Your neck is getting so strong. You can lift it up off the ground when you do tummy time. Sometimes you turn your head and face the other side, though that is still a lot of work for you. You like when we hold you on our chests where you look around and see everything. Your head isn't as wobbly when we hold you like this as it used to be.
You've also discovered your hands and are constantly licking and chewing on them, as well as your arms. You seem close to discovering that you can suck your thumb too, but your little hands are pretty much always balled up in fists (your "fists of fury"), so not quite. You also like to lick us (our shirts, arms, hands, etc) and suck on our fingers.
We took you in the swimming pool two days after your two month birthday (we asked the dr. for permission at your 2 month appointment!). We were nervous how you would react because it was kind of cool outside and the pool water was a bit chilly-you love baths but that is always warm water. We didn't need to worry at all-you were very calm the entire time you were in the pool and even kicked your legs and paddled your arms a little bit! We can't wait to take you in again, especially because you look so cute in your swim diaper.
You also visited the park for the first time three days after turning two months old. We went to Red Hill Park, on the old side of Rancho Cucamonga, and picnicked on a blanket under a tree. You absolute love being outside (whenever you are fussy, we take you outside and you usually calm down right away) and enjoyed this outing. You napped on the quilt, laid on your back and giggled, and went for a walk around the lake.
Right after your 1 month birthday we moved your baths from the kitchen sink to the giant soaker tub in our bathroom. Mommy gets in the bath tub with you, while Daddy sits outside the tub and washes you. You LOVE bathtime and get so relaxed-you've even fallen asleep a few times! You've also pooped in the tub three times! :/ Bathtime ends quick those nights and we have to jump in the shower for a quick rinse off.
When you were about a month and a half old, we took you to La Jolla for your first visit to the beach. We stopped for spicy shrimp tacos at Oscar's Mexican Seafood first and you hung out in the Ergo-knockoff baby carrier. You were okay with it (though you prefer being able to look around) until you got hungry too. After everyone was fed, we walked down the street and then down a GIANT hill to a surfing beach. You alternated between crying and sleeping, so we decided not to dip your feet in the water like we had planned. I guess we'll have to take another trip to the beach again soon!
Your eyes have changed a bit from dark charcoal grey-blue to more of an indigo/dark blue, though there are hints of grey. We are surprised that your eyes are still blue, but we hope that they stay blue! :)
