Two Months

Dear Vinny,

Tuesday was your two-month birthday. It is hard to believe that a mere two months ago, you were born. You have changed a lot since then. For one, you are more responsive to us. If we tickle your mouth, you smile. It is enough to melt my heart when you grin so wide and stick your tongue out.

Today we took you to the doctor for your two-month appointment. You have grown a lot in a month. You weighed in at 13 lbs 2 oz, and 24-1/4" long. That puts you in the 90th percentile for both height and weight. Unfortunately, you also had to have some vaccinations today: one oral vaccine, and four shots. You were very unhappy with the shots, and rightly so, because I'm sure they hurt like the dickens. They gave you two in each thigh. Daddy held your hands while the nurse braced your legs against the table with her body. You cried a lot and I'm sorry it had to hurt like that, but really, getting those shots is much less painful than getting the diseases they protect against. You'll have to go back in February for some more shots.

Words cannot express how much I love you and how proud I am to be your mommy. I really enjoy holding you. Every night I take you up to bed and hold you on my chest until you fall asleep. Then I place you to my side but continue to cradle you in my arms. You sleep peacefully, up to five and sometimes six hours that way. I am glad that I can help you to sleep so peacefully.

Love,
Mommy