Dear Beck,

Tomorrow you will have been in our lives 6 weeks. It sounds so cliche to say it, but I never knew time could fly by so quickly. When I think about how much you have grown, I find myself torn. I can't wait for the milestones to come- for you to interact with us more, smile, talk, laugh- but at the same time, its sad to think you are already not my little newborn anymore. I swear you changed overnight. One day last week I looked at you and couldn't believe how different you were looking. You all of a sudden looked like a baby instead of a newborn.




You are such a calm, content baby. You have made the transition into parenthood so easy for us. You pretty much only cry when you are hungry. But there is no waiting or grace period...once you decide you are hungry, I have to feed you fast, or else there will be some intense screaming going on. You are a great eater and got the the hang of nursing right off the bat. Your love for food is slowly becoming apparent in your ever growing cheeks and rolly thighs. I love that I finally have a little something to squish and can't wait for you to chunk up.

If you aren't hungry, the only other time you get fussy is when you want to be wrapped up in a baby burrito. It took me awhile to learn this, but once you get wrapped all tight and have your binky, you are perfectly happy.



I know every parent feels this way, but your dad and I think you are the most adorable baby ever! We could stare at you all day long. We think everything you do is so cute- the crazy facial expressions you always pull, your random little coos, your sneezes, even your squeeker like hiccups. Everyone comments on what a beautiful baby you are, and we couldnt' agree more.

You are becoming more alert everyday. You love to look around at the world with such an intense look on your face. Its like you are studying everything and trying to take it all in. You now can focus on us and we love it when you look up at us. When we talk to you, you look like you could smile at any moment and we can't wait until you do.

You have been a good sleeper right from the beginning too. You only wake up twice during the night to eat and usually will go a 4-5 hour stretch which your mommy loves :) You have never had your days and nights mixed up and always go right back to sleep once your tummy is full. As hard as it is sometimes to be woken up in the middle of the night by your cries, it makes it all worth it when I pick you up out of your crib and start talking to you. You stop crying immediately and look up at me, knowing that I am going to feed you.

You bring so much joy into our lives, unlike anything else. We love you little guy.