We cannot believe another week has already gone by. Is there any way to just stop time, just for a little while? Benson is at such an adorable stage. He is full of love and smiles and just such a happy and sweet baby. Today he had his two month doctor's appointment and it is the first time we have really watched him experience pain and it was horrible. He had to get his shots and I cried watching him cry. He was so brave and really did so well (probably better than me). He is growing. He weighed 10lb 15oz and was 24 inches. He is in the 21st percentile for weight and around the 50th percentile for height.
This past week has been a lot of fun. He is really starting to interact a lot more. We bought him a play mat and he LOVES it. He does tummy time there (which he does not love) as well as just lays on his back and plays with the whale and looks at himself in the mirror. He kicks the whale when we tell him to, which is just adorable. He does hate tummy time, but we know it's good for him and he's getting a little more used to it. On Thursday, March 1st, he actually rolled over from tummy to back because he just wanted to get off of his tummy so badly:)!. He hasn't repeated rolling over, but he is close. He is extra strong! We also started putting him in his bumbo seat in just the past few days. He also started seeing himself in the mirror. Oh my, it is the cutest thing. Today at the doctors office he was smiling at himself with a smile he must only save for himself. It was like this coy little smile and we loved it! Today we have included a few videos so you can see how adorable he really is.
One other thing that is changing are Benson's sleeping habits. He is sleeping a lot better without being held, which makes things a little easier for us. He does still prefer mommy and daddy's bed, which is pretty dang cute. We did figure out that if we just move the pillow from our bed into his bed he sleeps pretty well there too. He is sleeping a little longer at night, about 4-5 hours at a time so everyone is getting a little more rest.
We are getting out more, taking walks and just having fun in and out of the house. Benson is truly the joy in our lives. We love him more than words can say!
He is ALWAYS the center of attention. Everyone just loves to be with him.
Well maybe not the dog (he's a little sad he is no longer the center of attention:))
Tummy time is going ok....
and then not so much
Loving mommy and daddy's bed!
His two month picture to show how much he is growing (look, it's Grandma Carrie's blanket)
Sitting in the bumbo
Sucking his arm while he sleeps
Doing much better in the carseat
Have to get a few pictures of mommy and Benson
On a walk with daddy! The weather has been awesome.
Meeting my best friend from high school, Becky!
Finding himself in the mirror at the doctors
Have you EVER seen anything cuter?
We got a few videos that we definitely wanted to post as well, but they are upside down so I am just posting one for now. You have to see Benson in action.
