Sweet Little Sophia

If you haven't seen Sophie in a few weeks, you're missing out! She has really blossomed and matured in a short time. At just 2 months old (June 23rd to be exact) she has rolled over from her belly to her back more than 10 times. She can be held like an older baby where she's much more upright instead of laying on your shoulder and really likes to face out and see the world. Our strong little girl likes to sit up (with us holding her hands) and even stand in our laps.

Sophie has gradually fallen into a nice little routine throughout the day where she eats, "plays", and then naps (repeat). It has helped so much in understanding what she needs and wants and I finally feel like I really "get" her. She's been sleeping in her crib overnight (not in our room) since she was just 3 weeks old and naps very well now too.

Her smiles are absolutely contagious. She smiles with her whole body, scrunching up her legs and arms and squinting her eyes as though she's laughing at something very funny. And I swear her eyelashes doubled in length overnight a couple weeks ago! :)




Will and Sophia went to their 2 year and 2 month appointments respectively on June 26th. Our "little" Miss Sophia weighed in at 13# even! That puts her at the 95th percentile and over a pound bigger than Will was at that age. Will has now reached 27#5oz. Both received very good comments from the pediatrician and both were very brave for their shots. Will doesn't go back to the doctor now until age 3 and Sophie will return at 4 months.

Of course, just as I'm starting to feel much more comfortable with two kids, it's time to return to work next week (July 13th). Both of the kids will go to the same sitter. Lisa lives right down the street from us and she's amazing with the kids. We feel so grateful to have her watch them. It's like their home away from home and Lisa's whole family welcomes them and plays with them.

Despite a rougher start with Sophie (compared to Will), I'm enjoying each new, little, baby phase with her. She's a special little girl. Maybe a little more high maintenance then my first, but WELL worth the effort. I am a lucky mom.






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