2 Months Came and Went!

It's hard to believe that Aedan has been with us for a full 2 months now. Even harder to believe is that he hasn't told us yet that he'd like to go back to where he came from. I'm assuming he'll reserve that kind of talk for his teenage years.

So what's new you might ask since I've slacked in keeping this blog updated. Last week we started to get some real laughter. Not the "I'm gasey" kind of laughter but the "Mom and Dad you're both wacko" kind of laughter. It's more of an uncertain kind of noise. I think he truly is trying to laugh but isn't quite sure of what to think of the sound coming out of him. It's sort of like a stuttered laugh. If it's all the same, I absolutely think it might be the best sound I've ever heard. Smiles are quite regular. We've mastered them already. And yes, just like every new mom I do think our kid is a genious!

On the scale we tipped it about 2 weeks ago at 12 pounds 11 ounces. I'm certain that since 2 weeks have passed our anxious eater is probably over 13 pounds. Oy vey! I asked the pediatrician if he was eating too much and gaining too quickly. Heaven forbid, I wouldn't want to contribute to America's staggering fatty problem. Good thing is that as much as he's gaining in girth, he's also gaining in height (24 1/2").

In other news, my maternity leave has officially ended (boo hiss). I returned to work yesterday filled with excitement that my Mommy Mush brain wold finally begin to function normally and I would once again be able to complete a sentence. Upon dropping Aedan off at daycare and heading off to work I felt like a neglectful and selfish mother. Now I'm a feminist (didn't you know???). I'm sooo OK with women working and raising children. But I found myself all of a sudden feeling really crappy about not being able (or really wanting) to stay home with Aedan. Ach! I really thought all of the hormonal craziness would be over once the baby came out!

Did I mention that I only worked for 3.5 hours? Yes, I am a head case. But I've fallen for a little man of only 24 1/2" tall. Can you blame me for being a little crazy?