1 Month

Where has the time gone?? I can't believe lil Ally Elle is already a month old! On our home scale she weighs 8.6 pounds, and so far, she hasn't lost any of that long mop of hair. She's starting to look more and more like her big sister (and Daddy) with biiiig eyes. And yes, they're still blue, but they're a dark steely blue, so they could still change.

Allyson is definitely starting to develop a personality. She is a total mama's girl and snuggle bug, which I love, although it's hard to get much done with her constantly in my arms. She's been sleeping 4-5 hour stretches at night since we brought her home from the hospital and my fingers are crossed that she continues to be such a great sleeper. She's started smiling this week, but we usually have to make complete fools of ourselves to get grin out of her. She's let out few coos as well, which is sooo cute!

Sophia is still totally enthralled with "Bamy Assyn," which thrills me, but it's been hard to teach her how to contain her excitement and be gentle. She always wants to hug Allyson, but it looks more like she's trying to smother the poor thing! When Allyson cries, she tries to soothe her by saying "It's OK bamy gull," or if she's crying because of a diaper change or bath, she'll say "Mommy, Bamy Assyn says no."

I'm hoping time will slow down a little so I can make sure to enjoy every moment of having this tiny little blessing to love on, but I have a feeling it's only going to by faster and faster.