Sand Through the Hour Glass

"If I had a box just for wishes
And dreams that had never come true
The box would be empty, except for the memory of how
They were answered by you..."

-Time in a Bottle, Jim Croce


I believe the phrase, "Time Flies!" is one of the most overused phrases people use. I also think it's one of the most accurate. I've always felt that time goes by much more quickly than we would like it to, but I'm starting to believe it's sent into fast-forward mode once you have kids. What I'm trying to say is... can you believe Finn is already over two months old?!



I spend a lot of my time with Finn simply looking at him. I study his face. I've memorized the blue of his eyes and the way he pouts in his sleep. I've burned into memory the way he throws his little arms above his head when he's full and sleepy. I know time is going to slip by and my baby is not going to be a baby any longer. It's bittersweet. I'm tremendously excited for him to walk, talk, play, eat REAL food, but at the same time I know these are moments that I will never get back. Maybe it's that realization that makes me so appreciative of him and this time I have with him - poopy diapers and midnight feedings included.

Finn had his two month appointment with his pediatrician on August 2. I have to admit, it was not an appointment I was looking forward to as I knew it was time for his first round of vaccinations. While with Dr. Leary he was all smiles, and that made me feel even more guilty.  When it was finally time, Nathan held him and I cowered behind the counter because I just couldn't watch someone "hurt" him and know there wasn't anything I could do. He got four shots, two in each leg, and when he cried, I cried.  And then guess what? He was over it. I think the ordeal was much more emotionally damaging for me than it was for him. We'll get to do it all again at his four month appointment!

 

Currently at two months, Finn is 12 pounds and 7 ounces. I'd tell you how long he is and the circumference of his head buuuuut we accidentally threw out the sheet. Whoops. That's what we get for trying to be organized! I do know he is in the 75th percentile for everything and he is growing well. He has also started responsive smiling. He's been smiling since about five weeks, but within the past couple of weeks he has really started smiling when he sees us smiling or because he likes faces/noises/people. It's incredibly rewarding to see those sweet gummy grins. He has also recently started cooing. He likes and responds to, "Agoooo," and it's adorable when you can tell how hard he's trying to vocalize. Also, (knocking on wood as I type this...) we are officially sleeping through the night! Well, Finn is. Nathan is still sleeping through the day and I get up several times in the night to check on the one who is getting a substantial amount of the Zzzs. Don't worry. I realize how fortunate we are for this to be happening so early. I am counting my blessings.



I am looking forward to seeing what month three has in store for our little stinker. I have been back to work for the past week setting up my classroom and getting everything organized for the new school year. Then, after next Friday, I will be taking eight additional weeks of maternity leave. I need to soak up as much time as I can with this little dude.

"If I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I'd save every day like a treasure and then
Again, I would spend them with you"