Dear Michael,
You are one month old today! We have had a wonderful first month together and you are such a good baby. We came home from the hospital on Friday January 21st when you were 3 days old. The next morning your big brother woke up with the flu so we had to go to Grandma-ma and Papa's house in Fort Worth for four days. They loved having us and thought it was so special to spend time with you. Your big brother wasn't too sure about you when we came home but I can tell he already loves you so much. James asks to see you as soon as he wakes up in the morning and when he comes home from school. If he finds a paci he brings it to me and says Myul. He kisses you on the head good night and pats you on the head or shoulder if you are fussy. I want to enjoy every moment of you being a baby but I can't wait until you and your big brother can play together!
So Michael Scott, what are you up to at one month old?
You are 23 1/2 inches long and weigh a little over 9 lbs
You have SO much hair! That is what everyone comments on and thinks you are very cute
Your eyes were a dark blue grey when you were born but are now turning brown, just like your big brother's!
You wore size NB clothes the first two weeks and are now in size 0-3 months
You have two size NB diapers left and then will be in size 1
You are lifting up your head and turning it from side to side
You love being on your tummy
You like swinging in your swing and love white noise
You love to snuggle, which is Mommy's favorite thing to do with you
You like your paci/binky (Mommy & Daddy call it a binky but James calls it a paci)
You love to have your hands on your face
You do not like to be swaddled with your arms down. You have to have your elbows bent tucked close in to your chest with your little hands touching your chin.
You eat about every three hours except at night-you can now sleep 4-5 hours before you wake up hungry. This makes Mommy very happy because that means Mommy gets to sleep a little longer.
Words cannot express how much we love you and how excited we are that you are finally here! We can't wait to see how you grow and change in month two.
Love,
Mommy
Happy Valentine's Day! James made me a heart with his hand prints at school today and how cute are all of his Valentine's from his friends at his first Valentine's party at school? The pictures were taken with my iPhone since I now need a new camera or need to get mine repaired.
I am always amazed at how quickly babies' faces change. How precious is our little angel? I love him so much! Michael's hair is fairly calm in this picture. It is usually sticking up in the front too. "Look at that hair!" is definitely the comment I get the most when anyone sees him or a picture of him for the first time. I am curious to see if any of it falls out. James lost his hair around the sides and back so it looked like he had a toupee for a few months! I will have to scan and post some of my old baby pictures. I had dark crazy hair that was long in back and stuck up everywhere too!
Dr. Smith said Michael is perfect, beautiful, and healthy! I knew he didn't have to get any shots this time but I was dreading the newborn screening where the nurse pricks his heel and squeezes out blood. I remember James cried so hard it made me cry! But, Michael slept through the whole thing. He cried for maybe 10 seconds when the nurse first pricked his heel then went back to sleep. Hopefully he will do that well with all of his shots! We go back on March 22nd for his 2 month appointment. 
