Audrey's Letter!

Dear friends and family,

Today I am two months old and quite the big girl.  I went to see Dr. Hammer this morning with Mommy.  I weighed in at 9 lbs. 10 oz. and I am 22 inches long.  I grew 3 inches in two months, wow!!  They measured me twice just to double check.  Dr. Hammer says I will be a tall girl and that I should start practicing basketball ("hoops" as Cameron puts it).  Dr. Hammer says that I am beautiful, healthy and doing wonderfully!  Now about that nurse!  She was not so nice with all of those shots coming at me!  I did NOT like having three, yes, THREE needles stuck into my legs.  Pain, not so good!  Mommy helped me feel better with a little "boobie" and I quickly fell fast alseep and took a long nap.  

 As for being two months old, it is a wonderful thing!  I smile a ton at just about anyone and I love to babble with those who will listen.  I like to exercise and spend a great deal of time kicking my legs and swinging my arms around as if I were doing aerobics!  I'm awake for long periods during the day and when I get tired I take good naps (about 3-4 hours or so).  I've always slept well at night and continue to do so today.  I put myself to sleep anytime between 8 and 9pm and then wake for feeding about 3 times a night.  I always go right back to sleep so that Mommy can go back to sleep herself!  

I have to admit though, that I have not been all that easy.  I have been a little cranky at night from about 3-8pm.  I cry a lot and nothing really makes me feel better because my tummy hurts.  Mommy and Daddy give me gas drops, bounce with me on the large ball, hold me tight and walk the floors.  I'm beginning to feel better these last few weeks and life is easier for us all.  Mommy says that my problem begins with the fact that I'm an every 5-6 day pooper.  Three days ago I pooped for the first time in 5 days and I made a HUGE mess.  Oppps!  Let's just say that I was covered from neck to toes!  Yuck!  

Let's see, what else?  Oh, I LOVE my brother Cameron!  He is so great!  He gives me lots of kisses and helps put my pacifier back into my mouth when it falls out.  He turns on music for me and helps Mommy and Daddy with diaper and clothing changes.  He even tries to help me feel better when I'm crying by telling me that it's "Ok" and to "Shhh" and by rubbing the top of my head ever so softly.   He cares so much!  However, the other day when he threw the book at me because I was nursing and Mommy was NOT paying attention to him like he wanted...not so good!  I'm sure there will be more "jealousy" issues to come but in the mean time I know he does love me but just wants his share of "Mommy time" too!  Back away big brother of mine, we have to share our Mommy and Daddy!!  

Well, I must go.  I'm getting sleepy and need to take a nap for this growing up stuff is hard work!  I will write again soon when I can. I love you all!  ~Audrey