2 Months and Growing....

Wow, another month has come and gone. Lucas, I love you so much, but I just ask that you slow down for a while. You are growing up too fast for your mommy! We recently took you to your 2 month check-up and here are your stats:

Weight: 12lbs 14.5oz (75th percentile)
Height: 22 inches (50th percentile)
Head: 40.6 cm (50th percentile)

Lucas you are starting to become our short little chubby boy. I just absolutely love to pinch your cute cheeks and thunder thighs. You get cuter by the second!

Throughout this last month you have had so many new developments. One area you continue to develop in by the day is your sweet personality. I am thoroughly enjoying this part of your development and am just trying to soak it all in! You have the sweetest giggle, accompanied with the most precious smile that melts my heart every time I see it.

During your second month, there was always one specific person who could always brighten your day. I wish that I could say that it was me, your mommy, but it wasn't. You were such a daddy's boy during this month. Every time daddy walked into the room or if you heard his voice, you would get the biggest smile on your face and would start to giggle. You could just sit and stare at him for hours and as soon as daddy would stare back, you would get overly excited. Sometimes you would get so excited that it would give you the hiccups. I have absolutely loved watching you interact with your daddy. Even though I really wanted you to stare at me as much as you stared at daddy, I really enjoyed watching you show your love to him.

Lucas, you need to know how much your daddy loves you and how much he shows it to you! I haven't seen a daddy that has had more desire to be with their children than your daddy. Your dad wakes up early every morning to give you your morning feeding and to play with you before he goes to work. As soon as he gets home from work, he immediately comes to get you from mommy and play with you before you take your nap. If he is outside, then you are outside, if he is studying, then you are studying. There isn't an area of his life that he doesn't involve you in it. He loves you so much!

There were so many great memories from your 2nd month. I hope that I captured them all on camera:

The first main event of your 2nd month was walking (strolling) in The Race for the Cure event. Daddy's friend ,Kevin, allowed us to walk with his family in honor of his mother, Kathy Earl, who passed away from breast cancer. In honor of Kathy and of the race, we felt it would be appropriate for you to wear a onesie that says "I love boobs." Lucas, can you believe that at 5 weeks you were in your first 5K?!? Daddy and I loved having you there to participate in such a great event.

Later that day, we went over to Grandma and Grandpa Grable's house to celebrate Mother's Day. When we got there, it was time for you to eat. Look how much your cousins, Gage and Carter, love you! They came in to see you and wanted to help feed you. They are always concerned about you and want to make sure you are always okay.

On Mother's Day we went over to Grandma Barton's house to celebrate Mother's Day with her as well as my first Mother's Day. While we were there, we got out this chair that she has bought for you and your cousin Jake. You absolutely LOVE this chair and are so intrigued by it. You sat there for an hour just staring at the fun toys and the vibrant colors.

You are so great about falling asleep on your own. You love your play time, but you really love your nap time as well. Mommy loves to watch you sleep!

You went to your first Bees game! Daddy was so excited to have you go to your first professional baseball game. It was a bit chilly, so we had to bundle you up. Mommy loves this picture of your sweet face.

You started smiling this month!!!!! Here is a great picture of you smiling at your Grandpa Barton.

Daddy makes sure to involve you in every aspect of his life. Here are you and Daddy studying for the LSAT test. Daddy would read you a question and you would giggle back your answer.

Like Father, like Son......need I say more?

This is Daddy's tradition with all the babies in the family. He made sure to always put his hat on your cousins, Gage and Carter, as soon as he could. Now it is your turn to always wear Daddy's hat around.

You finally got to meet the person you were named after! This was a very exciting day for your Mommy and Daddy. On Memorial Day, the Grable family all gather's around your Great Grandpa Grable's grave to honor him. You were named after your Great Grandpa Grable because of the amazing person he was when he was here. Your Daddy has a lot of great memories about his life with his Grandpa and he will share those as you grow up.

Robert Goss Grable

Daddy and you at Great Grandpa Grable's grave

Mommy and you at Great Grandpa Grable's grave

4 generation photo: Great Grandma Grable, you, Daddy and Grandpa Grable at Great Grandpa Grable's grave

You have the most precious face!

The Grable family. Aunt Stacy and Uncle Brandon are missing from this picture

Mommy, Daddy and you

2 month appointment. You weren't very happy to get your shots

Your poor legs with the band-aids

Mommy was doing everything she could to comfort you at the appointment.

Lucas, I love you so much! I can't imagine my life without you or your Daddy. You both bring me so much joy every day. Thank you for all your smiles, giggles and cuddles that you give me. I can't wait to see what your 3rd month brings us.

Love,

Mommy and Daddy