That tongue!

Dear Max,
You are so funny! Your tongue was non-stop today with the sounds, and you were blowing bubbles, and you just look so proud of yourself. I love it! You and your poppy were sitting like two little men watching the plasma tv when I came home from work. It was so adorable to see you sit on the couch with your little hand on poppy's arm. You and I are wiped out today. You fell asleep at 6:30 and I truly feel like I have lost brain cells from fatigue. Tomorrow's my birthday, 27, wow. I do feel a little old. My late twenties. My mom had me at this age, which is so strange. Anyways, I'm heading off for my first manicure/pedicure since your birth 5 months ago. I can't believe how fast this year is going. Sometimes I just want to put our lives on slow motion, so I can savor every minute with you. I know this baby thing will be over so quickly, and I just love being your mommy so much. Good night sweet pea.
Love,
Mommy

A New Skill Everyday!

Dear Max,
Your newest trick is sticking your tongue out while making a beautiful farting sound. It's absolutely hysterical. You have been working so hard on making your lips buzz like a horse that the drewl from your mouth has caused your little chin to get chapped. However, you are determined and it's absolutely precious. You took your first ride on the baby swing at the park today. You giggled and ate your hand while Poppy and I pushed you. It was deliriously adorable to watch. We strolled you around the neighborhood and then you and I played in the backyard. You actually sat up for 30 seconds without me holding you. I'm sure you'll be sitting on your own soon enough. Everyday you do something new. It's like you figure out how to do things in your sleep, truly miraculous. Good night my sweet baby.
Love,
Mommy

5 months old!

Dear Max,
You're 5 months old, unbelievable. It's hard to believe that this school year is nearly over. I went to school a little pregnant, then got really pregnant, left- had a baby, and returned a new person. It's like the school year flashed in front of my eyes.
Your new skill is sticking your tongue out, making a face like you're drinking something, and dropping things on the ground and looking at them. It's adorable. We took you for a walk early this Saturday morning and then put you down for your morning nap, which you were not pleased to take. I just keep thinking of that Dr. Weissbluth who says consistency, naps, routines. It's hard to listen to you cry though. We are not going to Bubbles today because you're sleeping, which is a bit of a shame because I do like the class. Daddy and I are thinking of taking you for a weekend retreat with some other friends and their babies..we'll see. Sleep sweetly my love,

Love,
Mommy

Dear Max,

It seems that everyday you're changing. You're napping now at consistent times, and you're pretty much wiped out by 7 o'clock. It's hard to believe you're the same baby who was up every hour, for a nosh, just a month ago. Tonight, I nursed you in our bed and stared at your tiny fingers and nose. You are so peaceful at this time of night. The way you grasp my finger or tug on my necklace or give out your little coo. I'm trying to cherish all of these tiny moments. I dragged you to a wedding shower today and you were so good. You played on your little blankie and sat on my lap. None of the ladies could believe how well behaved you are. I knew though. Good night my little lamb. I'm so blessed to be your mommy.
Love,
Mom

Tuesday's Max

Today, although a great day, was never ending. Waking Max up at 6 AM was like putting a dagger in my heart. I just got him to sleep through the night, mostly, and then I had to wake him from his blissful slumber. Not that he seemed to mind. He just woke up with that angelic smile and laugh. We shlepped to my parents, where he loves to hang out with my dad, and then I shlepped into work. It took close to 2 hours to get back from the suburbs to the city and thank god Max slept the entire car ride. He's amazing. I'm so lucky. I feel like he was gipped today out of quality mommy time. I feel like I was gipped out of quality Maxy time. This working mom thing is definitely a challenge. I have a whole new respect for working moms everywhere.

Max loves the grass 

The weekend is already over..

These weekends go by too quickly. Just when I get used to being with Max all day Sunday night arrives. Max slept almost 12 hours last night (1 wake up at 3:30) and took a 3 hour nap today. It is such a change from 3 weeks ago. Nonetheless, I'm still exhausted. Our friends Dana and Eric visited tonight and I put Max down a little past 7:30 and he was just out immediately. I'm not sure if he ate enough before he went down, so tonight should be interesting. Four more weekends until summer vacation, but whose counting?