We’ve got lots to tell you about Reed, so in no particular order we are going to brain dump on you what we have experienced in the last month. We are likely going to update this list in the days to come as we remember stuff, so check back later as well.

 – He smiles consistently – when he wakes up, when he gets excited, and after a diaper change
– Reed is still in his “Daddy phase”.  Anytime he sees Randy after a long absence he immediately smiles and talks to him.  He loves to just stare at Randy too.
– Stares at lights and fans
– Sleeps 8-10 hours a night since 8 weeks
– He’s interested in toys now – will hold them and pull them to his mouth, but will not re-grasp them if they fall to the side
– loves his activity mat (thanks, Greg!)
– talks to himself when he wakes up in the morning – we woke up to squeals and giggles in the baby monitor one morning, the best sound ever!
– falls asleep like his mom – asleep as soon as his head hits the bed and usually doesn’t even want a pacifier
– still majority breast fed, zero to one formula bottle a day
– pulls his feet up to his chest, but no interest in turning over yet
– wearing 3-6mo clothes at 9 weeks
– loves his swing – either sleeping or content and awake (praise the Lord for this wonderful gift from Cindi)
– He loves being outside – if he gets fussy we put him in the stroller and head for a walk.  Just walking outside calms him
– He has two tooth buds that we noticed at 11 weeks but he’s been chewing on his fists since 9 weeks
– He has discovered the television and goes into a trance when it catches his eye (which we try to keep to an absolute minimum)
– Sits on daddy’s lap comfortably – will sit for extended periods of time awake or even fall asleep
– Squeals with delight when he gets excited – makes all kinds of noises now, but none compare to a squeal of happiness

And here is a collection of pictures from the last month as well.