A Couple of Days Late

Dear Joseph,

I can’t believe you are already two months old. It’s been amazing to watch you grow and develop over the last month. You have become more of an “infant” and less of a “newborn”. You bring us constant joy and happiness with your silly little personality.

This past month (specifically the last couple of weeks), you have started smiling in response to things going on around you. For some reason, diaper changes are a favorite reason for you to smile which is far better than the days when they made you scream. You even have great little dimples to go along with that big, toothless little smile of yours.

You are getting bigger and stronger every day. You can hold your head up pretty well and you rock yourself from side to side on your back (especially when we are trying to dress you or change your diaper). You’ve grown out of those tiny newborn sized clothes that were so big on you when we brought you home from the hospital and it won’t be long before you grow out of your current wardrobe.

Your first Christmas went by without you really noticing it, but you got tons of great gifts that you’ll be using for months to come. You also didn’t seem to notice that we celebrated the New Year – at least partially because you and Mommy were in bed by 10 pm. We’re hoping it’s all more fun for you next year.

Just before your 3 month mark, Mommy will be going back to work which will be so hard for her. You will be spending your days with various people who love and will spoil you, though, and you’ll still get Mommy all to yourself on the weeknights and Saturdays. You’ll be fine and I’m sure you’ll adjust to your new daily schedule without much trouble.

We love you, little man, and we’re looking forward to what the next month will bring.

All our love,

Mommy (and Daddy, too)