Kate's one month birthday!

So little miss Kate turned one month old yesterday. I really think she's filling out and as of last week she weighed 8lbs9oz. She is still an angel baby, just an angel baby that cries when she's hungry (during the day only, she still doesn't cry at night!) But I will say, that since she is my mini-me, she also has my lungs. Let me tell you our voices carry and if we want you to know we are mad, well, you'll know it!

Kate loves to lay on her changing table and look up at her fan. She is attempting to make some sounds now and for the past 3-4 days she has smiled at me. She thinks it funny when you kiss her. She loves her brother and smiles when he holds her. Things she doesn't like: pooping or poopy diaopers.

I have a few observations already about having a girl. I was told there would be a lot more drama in our house (really? more than Mark provides?) But even though she barely ever has her eyes open I have already noticed her girliness. She loves to be held, she loves to cuddle and lay her head on your shoulder, she sighs, she whimpers, and she has to have a clean diaper!

Observations about Mark: he loves his baby sister. When she was born he apparently told all the kids at his daycare that they could hold his baby sister. Every night he thanks God for Kate in his prayer. He has yet to ask us to send her back. He hasn't had any jealousy issues yet asking me to put her down and hold him instead. He loves to hold her. When its just me and the kids and I'm nursing Kate he grabs his toys and entertains himself in front of us- wherever we are. So far so good!

Obervations about John: he calls Kate "Baby K-K". He thinks he's a pro at putting her to sleep. She already has him wrapped around her finger. For example, I have wanted a vent/heater in our bathroom for 2 years because I'm so cold natured. Do I have one? No. I told him a week ago that Kate gets cold during her bathtime. Guess what just got installed this morning? I'm gonna start showering in her bathroom!

Observations about me: WAY less stressed this time. Mark and I didn;t leave the house for 3 months. Kate and I have been to the mall about 8 times, to Reasors 3-4 times, to Target countless times, to Mark's soccer practice, to church, etc. Also, when Mark cried I was so stressed - what am I doing wrong, is he ok, etc. Kate cries and life goes on.

Last observation: what awesome friends and family we have! In this last month I have only made 3 meals! Everyone has provided delicious meals and dessert to us throughout the month and they often bring Kate a present too! We are so spoiled!

I think I'll take a picture of her every month on this bear mat just like I did Mark.

And here's Mark at one month. He doesn't have his legs stretched out like she does, but he still looks smaller to me.


Isn't she getting chubby? =) She was trying to talk in this picture.

Miss bright eyes. I think she looks pretty in pink!

Similar shot of Mark at the same age.


And here si the big man now holding his baby sister. I didn't catch it in time but she smiled after he kissed her!

I know a mother's love is blinding, but I think my kids are beautiful!