Carter is 1 month old today. I can't believe it's already been a month. He is the cutest thing. Definitely the best thing that has ever happened to me. He's my little love bug.
We went to Park City for several days last week with Mom, Dad, and Janalee. Marlee, Tom, and Matt were there for a day or two. Carter did great. It was really hot in the condo and he loved to lay in just his diaper and kick and stretch. We are now in Bear Lake and he is happy here too. Luckily he is really good in his car seat and in the car. He fusses here and there, but for the most part dozes off.
Carter moves his arms all the time. Even in his sleep. He isn't a quiet sleeper. He is always making noises. He's been that way since the first night in the hospital. He must have bad dreams because he will cry out in the saddest voice when he's sleeping. His sad/upset cry is different than his mad/frustrated cry. I'm starting to get them all straight.
Mom is a huge help. I have to fight her to get to hold him. Every few nights she will get up with him during the night and let me sleep. She loves him so much and is so good to him. I am very blessed to be living with her and Dad. At first Dad seemed really nervous to even touch him, but now he'll take him and hold him and talk to him. It's cute. They were hanging out on the front deck today looking at the lake. He's definitely the family favorite. The only one who doesn't take him to hold immediately when they come in the door is Tyler. He steers pretty clear of him.
It amazes me how I instantly fell in love with this little guy when he was born. As soon as I saw him I loved him and would have done anything to protect him. It's an incredible feeling. I wouldn't have thought I was someone who could sit and talk to a baby about nothing, but we have great conversations. He has randomly smiled since he was born and has even giggled in his sleep a couple of times. Tonight Mom was playing with him when she was getting him ready for bed and he smiled at her. I think it's the first time he's smiled at something in particular.
He has a good grip and loves to get hold of your finger. I can't believe how soft his skin is. He has a darker skin tone than me. Hopefully he won't sunburn as easily as I do. He eats 3 to 4 ounces every 3 to 4 hours. Breast feeding hasn't gone well and he is mostly on formula. I give him what I can pump, but it's only a couple of ounces a day.
He pulls the funniest faces. He likes to pucker up his lips. When he does he gets a kiss from Mom and then he gives me a dirty look. He will lift his right arm up straight out in front of him a little above his head and stretch his hand out fully. He gets high fives when he does that. He currently has big blue eyes. We will see if they stay that color.
