Today Kavi turns three months old. It is so beautiful to see him growing. He is a very happy kid. Every morning when I wake up with him, after hearing him squirm a little and trying to get out of his swaddle, each of these mornings when I move my face in front of him he looks at me with his big dark eyes and long eyelashes and gives me a killer smile. When I free him from his swaddle, his arms are up! And then he knows it is time to get up. After nursing (and following up with a bottle), he starts his cute playful sounds, gives me his big big smiles, and lately pushes up on his legs, which turn into big jumps (aided by my arms).
We celebrate the many many firsts of life. His first real smile (around 5 weeks old), followed by many many more. Kavi's first laugh (when he was 2.5 months old) was so fun. Yesterday morning as I was changing him into his clothes for the day, playing with him, and giving him a kiss on his tummy, he gave me the best reward - more laughs that are just so cute. Huh-huh-huh and his head goes back a bit. Kavi's first rollover (at 4 weeks!) was fun (and unexpected) - now with months of practice when he is put on his tummy he flips almost instantly (he hasn't learned to roll back to front yet). There was the first time he wore pants, and the first time he wore shorts. His first restaurant (at least I made it half way through the sandwich before heading out to nurse). The first time he was in the carrier face-out, ready to observe the world and dance along with the African singing class (Tu Man Ge Le!). The first time he slept for 6 hours straight (luckily around Week 7 of his life). The first time he grasped the ring on his play gym, and the first time he shook his rattle. His first hike (near NCAR), and the second, and third, and fourth, and ...
A friend once said that you always think that your children are the cutest at that very moment, and I have found it to be true. When Kavi was born he was the most beautiful and cute and handsome kid. And every day since then he gets cuter (I may be biased).
In his third month, Kavi has gone from his first sitting in the bright blue Bumbo chair, his head a little wobbly to sitting in it comfortably (sometimes relaxed with his arms on the sides like an arm chair). In his three little months, Kavi has found his hands, and gone from moving them at random to now 'considering' things as he clasps his hands, or purposely sucking on them to self soothe. He now reaches for my face, finding a nose or a cheek. He follows things smoothly. You can almost see the connections being made in his brain, as you present him with a movement pattern for a while, then change it and see his reactions.
We have settled into many fun routines. Bedtime ones and changing ones (singing 'one snap dooown, two snaps to goooo'). Bath-time ones (he loves the sound of running water and getting his hair shampooed). Nursing ones (it really does get much better over time). Reading and singing in the glider at night (we usually start reading with 'Sophie's World' about the history of philosophy, then finish with singing a nature-inspired version of Hush Little Baby). Dancing to favorite songs; some of his favorites are "Feeling good today," "This is the way we make the love grow," and "I am happy" (you guessed it, Snatam Kaur again).
Kavi's au pair Nastja from Germany (and Russia) arrived a few weeks ago, and I have had three days back at work. After a first somewhat rough day (the first time we were ever apart), the next days have gone much better (coming home to see him at lunch time is great!). I get all excited driving home from work, ready to see my little handsome guy. Holding, dancing, nursing, reading, singing, smiling, laughing, and loving await.
Below is a photo collage of Kavi's lovely third month in the world. I thank God every day for Kavi.
We celebrate the many many firsts of life. His first real smile (around 5 weeks old), followed by many many more. Kavi's first laugh (when he was 2.5 months old) was so fun. Yesterday morning as I was changing him into his clothes for the day, playing with him, and giving him a kiss on his tummy, he gave me the best reward - more laughs that are just so cute. Huh-huh-huh and his head goes back a bit. Kavi's first rollover (at 4 weeks!) was fun (and unexpected) - now with months of practice when he is put on his tummy he flips almost instantly (he hasn't learned to roll back to front yet). There was the first time he wore pants, and the first time he wore shorts. His first restaurant (at least I made it half way through the sandwich before heading out to nurse). The first time he was in the carrier face-out, ready to observe the world and dance along with the African singing class (Tu Man Ge Le!). The first time he slept for 6 hours straight (luckily around Week 7 of his life). The first time he grasped the ring on his play gym, and the first time he shook his rattle. His first hike (near NCAR), and the second, and third, and fourth, and ...
A friend once said that you always think that your children are the cutest at that very moment, and I have found it to be true. When Kavi was born he was the most beautiful and cute and handsome kid. And every day since then he gets cuter (I may be biased).
In his third month, Kavi has gone from his first sitting in the bright blue Bumbo chair, his head a little wobbly to sitting in it comfortably (sometimes relaxed with his arms on the sides like an arm chair). In his three little months, Kavi has found his hands, and gone from moving them at random to now 'considering' things as he clasps his hands, or purposely sucking on them to self soothe. He now reaches for my face, finding a nose or a cheek. He follows things smoothly. You can almost see the connections being made in his brain, as you present him with a movement pattern for a while, then change it and see his reactions.
We have settled into many fun routines. Bedtime ones and changing ones (singing 'one snap dooown, two snaps to goooo'). Bath-time ones (he loves the sound of running water and getting his hair shampooed). Nursing ones (it really does get much better over time). Reading and singing in the glider at night (we usually start reading with 'Sophie's World' about the history of philosophy, then finish with singing a nature-inspired version of Hush Little Baby). Dancing to favorite songs; some of his favorites are "Feeling good today," "This is the way we make the love grow," and "I am happy" (you guessed it, Snatam Kaur again).
Kavi's au pair Nastja from Germany (and Russia) arrived a few weeks ago, and I have had three days back at work. After a first somewhat rough day (the first time we were ever apart), the next days have gone much better (coming home to see him at lunch time is great!). I get all excited driving home from work, ready to see my little handsome guy. Holding, dancing, nursing, reading, singing, smiling, laughing, and loving await.
Below is a photo collage of Kavi's lovely third month in the world. I thank God every day for Kavi.
