3 weeks

Graham is 3 weeks old today.  Wow, those have passed WAY too fast.  I'm sure that is how I'm going to feel about every year of his life, so I better get used to it.  But, seriously, he's changed so much in the past few weeks....

He is staying awake more each day and getting much less scared of his hands (babies scare themselves with their flailing arms...it's pretty funny!)  He is so enjoyable right after he eats and makes sweet faces, uses his sweet little voice a little, and I swear he is smiling at me!  I know...babies can't really control their smile for a few more weeks...but I swear he's doing it.  I'm his momma, I can make those claims right?

Anyway, I think we have his little tummy issues figured out.  No more caffeine, milk, ice cream, or other major sources of dairy for me.  For those that know me...milk and ice cream are MAJOR parts of my diet (I guess caffeine is as well if you count diet dr. pepper as a food group, which I DO).  So, I'm having to completely re-think my breakfast options as well as mourning my nightly bowl of moose tracks ice cream, sniff sniff.  Again, I guess sacrificing for the sake of my children's well being is just part of being a momma and I should get used to putting them first.  So along with giving up sleep, there goes my favorite foods, ha!  In all seriousness though, I'm so glad to NOT be hearing his little tummy rumble!

Here are some shots of him at 3 weeks...Matt and I of course love when he is dressed like a tiny adult.  He's just so cute!

Isn't that grin so adorable???

He looks like a tiny man, haha!

Matt and I are having so much fun watching all of faces and listening to all of his noises (aka grunts)!  We praise the Lord for his continued health, growth, and his emerging personality!

the binky.

the window.

There is a small *window* of time right after Graham eats, before his diaper needs to be changed where is really happy and just looks around and smiles at us.  It's so sweet!

transformation.

From this....

To this....

In like 5 seconds flat.

This guy has one major temper.....and he literally can go from a scream to totally content or even sometimes back to sleep in the blink of an eye.  It's really fun.

date night.

We went on a date to Herbie's for our anniversary.  For the locals who read this blog, this is a new restaurant in the Central West End that was formerly Cafe Balaban's.  Herbie's has much of the same look and feel as the old Balaban's, even much of the same artwork.  It also still is French food with an American twist, but revitalized under new ownership.  Anyway....all that to say that we had a wonderful evening and knew that little Graham was in good hands with my parents who graciously came down to our house to give us a night off.

730 days

Dear Matt, 

Happy Anniversary!  The past two years have been absolutely wonderful.  We *may* have had our disagreements or hard days, but I'd say our wonderful days WAY outnumbered them.  Thank you for taking such good care of me (especially those 9 months when I *may* have been a *tad* difficult at times), for providing for me, for leading me, for praying for me....I love you so much!  I'd say this year has topped the years in my life.  Not only was it another year of being married to you, but we now have a beautiful little boy to pour ourselves into, and I am proud to learn how to be a parent alongside you.  Our God is faithful and will lead us in these new roles!

I know this year will be another year of learning and we'll probably have more days of frustration and days when we take it out on each other unnecessarily.  But I pray that through the grace of our Father that it will only strengthen our love and commitment to each other.

In short, I'm so proud to be your wife, and I'm so excited to embark on another year with you.  I'm sure it's going to be the best yet!

Love you, 

Leslie

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