One Month

Dear Eleanor,

Today you are one month old.  On one hand, it's hard to believe that it's been a month.  Everything is still so new.  We're still learning you, and you're still learning us.  On the other hand, though, it feels like you've always been with us.  You are such a perfect fit for our family, and we love you very much.

This month you have been:

• learning how to hold up your head - you're getting really good at this
• clasping your hands together
• learning how to grasp things with your hands (especially our fingers, hair, and your pacifier)
• really enjoying the outdoors (when you're fussy, we take you for a walk and you calm right down)
• figuring out the difference between day and night (you're starting to spend more time awake during the day)

While we spent most of this month at home, you have had a few adventures:

• regular walks in the neighborhood (you like to look towards the sky and at the huge trees)
• your first car show
• your first restaurant (dinner at Taco Lou with Bubbe and Zayde)
• a visit to the voting precinct for our primary elections
• Mama's office
• and many visits to Mama's doctors

You are a hit wherever you go!  Everyone just thinks that you are the sweetest baby.  And you know what?  They are right.  You have stolen our hearts.  We are so lucky to be your parents, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.  Your dogs also enjoy watching you.  We think Mauja is eagerly anticipating the day you'll start eating solid food so she can pick up anything you drop.  Presley likes to walk by, give you a kiss on the foot or the back of the head, and then keep going.  She watches over you while you sleep.  We have no doubt that you and Pres will be the best of friends soon enough.

We love you, and are so happy that you are a part of our lives.

Love,
Mama and Daddy