Month 2: This past month we have begun to get back in the swings of things with Landon. This month we have been consumed with getting Landon into a routine and get me used to leaving him with others so we can visit friends, go on a date, and prepare for me to go back to work.
I never thought that just the thought of leaving Landon with a babysitter would be so hard and with no family in the area that was something we had to tackle head on. We left him first with our friends John & Leah for a few hours. Our friend Kim works with students at the local college in Christian ministries and was able to recommend a few girls who would be willing to watch Landon. Becca arrived to watch Landon and my fears of leaving him disappeared in an instant. She has a lot of experience, has a large family, and Landon loves being with her every Tuesday while we go to our church group. When I am back at work we will be leaving him with our friend Aimee who goes to our church and has 3 beautiful children of her own. We feel incredibly blessed to have these two women in our lives to babysit Landon regularly!
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| 2 Months Old! |
Landon is growing and at his 2 month appointment he weighed 10 lb, 15 oz and was 22 5/8 inches long which puts him at the 22nd and 35th percentile. He has found his hands this month and is currently working on fitting the WHOLE hand in his mouth. He has been following sounds, lights, and objects this whole month and is now beginning to pick up rattles but is not aware that he is making the noise. Landon is a very happy baby and his smiles are now accompanied by a variety of coos and a small giggle occasionally.
This month we also made our 1st road trip to NY. Landon did great in the car. We went to Canandaigua for my friend Janelle's wedding and left him with Carly and my mom overnight. He did great with them and I am not sure he even noticed we were gone! We also loved visiting the zoo and apple picking for the 1st time. My friend Bridget and her 3 month old Drew were also able to stop by for a visit so the boys could meet. He was also able to meet more of his Grandma Harter's family.
Here are a few videos from the month. Our favorite toys are still the rattle ball and the star mat but we have added a moose and lady bug toy to our favorite things!
This is super long but as the 2 month mark comes to a close it's time to go back to work. The past 2 months have been beyond amazing and I feel blessed to have had 8 weeks to be at home. I have the BEST life and could not have done any of this without David who has been a great dad!
