2 Months!

Saturday the 18th was a big day in the Frink household. Not only did Brian graduate law school and Kaylynn have her 2nd birthday party, but Mr. Ben turned 2 months old! Isn't this smiling face precious?!


Dear Mr. Ben,

I just looked. When your sister was 2 months old, she weighed 10lbs 1oz. You weighed in at 10lbs 11.5oz. That baffled me for 2 reasons:

1. I didn't think you would have gained that much weight in one month (because you aren't eating near as much as she ate at this age).
2. Because you have less "baby chub" than she did at this age. You are long and lean, my boy.

You are .5 inch longer than she was. You are too long for your 1 piece outfits...in the arms and legs. You'd be too long for pants, too, except they did that smart thing and made longer cuffs that can be unrolled. It's funny how boy and girl babies have different percentiles, because you are in a smaller weight percentile than she was, but you weigh more! Every baby is different, that's for sure.

You have a better grip on things now...my hair, my shirt, my necklace, etc. It's a strong grip and I have to pry your long little fingers open! You got a fun little tummy-time mat for Christmas, so I can't wait to see when you grab at the toys on it. You sure did enjoy looking at all the black and white pictures on it yesterday!

We think your reflux has gotten better. Well, your dad does. I'm not so sure. You eat like a champ for your daddy, for me, not as often. I think you're starting that thing that Frink boys love to do...give their mama a hard time! I was hoping that gene would have skipped a generation. :)

You are very strong with your neck. When we hold you on our chests, you don't lay your head down often, unless you are sleepy. I think that is your favorite place to sleep (that and your carseat). You are getting more time on the floor now. I was afraid to do it with Kaylynn around, because I anticipated her falling on you or using you as "help" when she's getting up. She did throw Daddy's football flag at you yesterday. Let's just say you were less than amused by that.

Ben, you are such a good little baby. You only cry when you are hungry, sleepy, or when your reflux/gas is hurting you. We were all pleased with how well you were in Daddy's graduation ceremony on Saturday - never heard a peep out of you! You still wake up once a night, but the time is gradually moving back and back. 4:00 or 5:00 seem to be the lucky times.

Your third month is a big one for you - your first Christmas and New Years! Don't expect anything huge from Santa, Ben. I told him you didn't need a whole lot, you were really just into eating and sleeping right now. Maybe next year he'll make up for it! Also, up in month 3 is your baptism at Christ Church UM!

Happy 2 Months, Mr. Ben! We love you!

Love,
Mama

Serious eyebrows
We had to get some photos in this outfit, as it is now too short for you!

It's Super-Ben!