Twelve Weeks Old: She Rolls Over!

Guest writer - Daddy

This is an interesting time of year for me - I work a lot of hours (including weekends) during the Spring. This means that I don't get to spend a lot of time with Kelly or Freja. However, it does mean that the time I do spend with them is just that more special. Freja can now recognize me when I come home from work. It is usually around a time just after a feeding (and pre-nap time) so she's in a good mood and I typically get a big smile from her. It really doesn't get any better than having your baby girl smile at you after a long day at the office. Of course I also get a great smile (and a hug) from my beautiful wife. I've always enjoyed coming home at the end of the work day but now it is a very special time.

Today when I got home I decided to have a little 'tummy time' with Freja. I put her down on her stomach and she promptly rolled over. I again put her on her tummy and again she rolled over. I called Kelly into the room and she filmed the below clip. The roll-over wasn't as quick as Freja was building the suspense (she's a natural in front the camera, of course). I can't believe how much my little girl can do these days. She's simply the best.

Happy Mothers Day!

Hope you all are enjoying a very happy Mothers Day! Jan and Freja have been spoiling me all day - just how it should be right?!

Eleven Weeks

Freja sure loves her daddy! The feeling is mutual, as you all know.

We're finally getting some warmer weather, which means we're enjoying being outside & busy with Freja. It also means dressing her up in all the cute summery clothes she has - which is A LOT. You all can look forward to seeing plenty of pictures of her all dolled up in adorable outfits like the one above. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day to our moms, grandmas, mom role models, and anyone who ever had a mom. Lots of love!

Ten Weeks Old

Just a short video post tonight to mark Freja's 10-week birthday. It's about a minute long, and halfway in or so is a cute smile followed by her very favorite new trick: putting her whole hand in her mouth. The doctor said she's a bit early with this one, as most babies discover their hands around three months of age. Once again, she's making us so proud! Enjoy!

Two-Month Checkup!

Freja had her two-month checkup today and we're happy to report she is doing just great! She measured 23 inches long and weighed in at a whopping 10 pounds 3 ounces. Mama is so happy that her little monkey is up in the double digits, it means all my hard work feeding Freja is getting great results! For percentiles she's now in the 75th for height and 25th for weight (up from 10th % for weight at her one-month checkup). Yay for chubby cheeks and pudgy little legs!

Freja continues to smile, make eye contact and coo & goo-goo at us every day. Last week during a tummy time session I saw her "see" Gary - she was very intrigued. We frequently stop by mirrors so she can "see the baby" - she loves checking out her own reflection. Her head & neck control are outstanding, and once again she impressed her doctor with her strength. She is just so fun, such a sweet happy girl. Jan & I could not be more proud of this amazing little accomplishment in our lives!

Two Months Old!

Freja is two months old today! I just shot this video clip of her enjoying a little hang time on her play mat this afternoon. Cute sneezes and big eyes featured. Enjoy!

7 Weeks Old!

Freja is a whopping 50 days old today, and appears to be getting bigger & bigger by the minute. The pictures on this post were taken at 4 days and 50 days, you can see for yourselves just how much she has changed in such a seemingly short stretch of time. She is smiling and cooing at us now, and it melts our hearts every time to see her so engaged and developing such a sweet personality.

We had a great time hosting all of her grandparents in March, as noted in all of the guest blogger posts. Since the last set departed we've successfully moved her to her room where she is sleeping all night and for daytime naps. Such a grown-up! We are all getting better sleep in our own spaces, she really seems to love sleeping in her crib. Now if we could only get her to sleep more than 3-4 hours at a time...