Socializing

Mom joined a New Mom's Group for some social time. She thinks she likes it so far. It's actually pretty funny to watch. All the moms sit around at the park when it's a sunny day and compare notes. "Does your baby do this when s/he's sleeping?" "Would you call your pediatrician for this?" "Have you downloaded this app?" "Is anyone else still wearing maternity shirts?" She likes having some new mom friends but she still loves her old friends the best. ;)  I think Mom likes it because she feels better about the stuff she is nervous about and feels more at ease knowing other babies do the same things as me sometimes. I'm one of the oldest ones in the group but also the smallest one. It's mostly girls so I think my chances of finding a girlfriend are high.

At this point in my life, I should be about 2 weeks developmentally, so I'm still doing a lot of sleeping, eating, crying and pooping. I am still trying to find out what those things called hands are for and sometimes I hit myself in the head. One day I'll get that thumb in my mouth, I know I will! My head is still wobbly too but my neck is getting stronger. I'm almost 9 pounds and I just got out of newborn clothes because I'm too long. Mom says my 'personality' is coming out more and is often at its peak from 9-10am and 5-6pm. I have slept in a few 4 hour stretches though so she seems to have more brain capacity those days. I've discovered I really like going for walks, especially around Castle Island, I like rocking with Dad in the glider, I love warm baths, ceiling fans and being close to mom in the mobey carrier. I love when people are gentle with me and sing to me too.

Overall, this thing called life is going pretty well so far. I can't wait to see what else is ahead.

Love,
Maxwell

Many faces of Max

                                                   2 weeks                           2 months