2 Months

Dear Nora,

Dear, sweet, late-night child. This month saw a lot of changes for you. 

Class of 2011 at Zach Zakhari's 1st Bday

You learned to focus on our faces, and you watch us as we walk around the living room from your little bouncy chair.  

Thanks for the leg warmers Auntie Mish!

Your bouncy chair, with vibrating feature, is a godsend from your uncle and aunty Knutzen in NJ.  Sometimes you only want to fall asleep sitting in that chair.
  

1st time visiting The Knutzens

At EJ's with Uncle Mike

You smile at us and even laugh on occasion. You make the sweetest sounds that melt out hearts--particularly little words like, "hahrhaar." 

You love to be on the changing table and you love to be in the bathtub, although you don't like getting out. 

We think you might have said your first word. You let out a sweet, "khaarrll" and we asked... Nora, who is Carl?  Since you didn't elaborate, we gave the name to your stuffed animal bunny as an interim measure, until we learn more.  

Nora with Carl the Bunny

Nora with buddy Joseph, born one week apart

You also made it to 12lbs, 2 ounces, and rolled from tummy time position to your back 3 times in row!  Your shots were very painful for you, and you made mommy tear up at the doctor's office.  

Notice the band-aids on poor Nora's legs

You had fun celebrating your 2 month old birthday at your buddy Azariah's house, and you even got to ride the tram to Roosevelt Island.

Nora with Azariah, born one day apart

You also made a quick visit to Bloomingdale's, and Sotheby's.  

You are soothed and enchanted by your butterfly moblie that hovers over your crib. 



You favor your left side and we suspect you might be left-handed.

You have difficulty going to sleep at night and Daddy still has to bounce you and sing, "Amazing Grace" to calm you down, but once asleep you have been sleeping for stretches of 4-6 hours more often.

In West Village for Auntie Sylvia's Bday

We have decided that we like this two month stage, even if it is a sleep challenge. Your personality is starting to emerge and we love that you want to join to sing or chat with us.

Thanks for the polka dot onesie Auntie Emma!

We look forward to growing with you, Little Bear. 
We're going to sleep now.
Love,

Daddy and Mama

Poor Nora has Gas

This month's post should be called, "Ode to the bouncy chair," because our poor little one cannot be consoled without it. She has been dealing with gas and we've been dealing with terrible crying spells and sleep deprivation.
It hasn't all been bad. Here is a quick video of Matt helping our girl with her, um, gas problem. Enjoy!