Things I've learned by being a Mom.

I realize my little guy is only 4 months old and I still have so much to learn from him but here are some things I've learned already from being a mom.

- Take a lot of pictures during the first couple weeks. You live in a half-awake fog and you will be grateful to have those pictures later

- Taking a shower has magical powers, even a 2 minute shower

- How to take a 2 minute shower

- Babies don't understand "2 more minutes" when you want to finish something you're doing

- Diapering is an art form. I can't even count how many times I've been peed on because I didn't put the diaper on good enough.

- Babies find random things hilarious. 

Dogs panting in your face- hilarious

Taking off your pajamas- hilarious

Hitting your own stomach to hear the "thunk" noise- hilarious

But it's only hilarious exactly 4 times then it's not funny anymore

- You will do anything sometimes to make baby stop crying. You want me to sing "You are my Sunshine" 138645 times? Will do!

- A baby's internal/ nighttime clock is a tricky little devil

- A 20 minute trip to the grocery store by yourself is the best vacation. Ever.

- It's amazing how much that little body can hold inside of it. Poop, pee, drool, how does such a little thing make so much??

Other moms- what else would you add to the list?

Nolan- 4 months

Weight: 17 pounds 10 ounces (88%)
Length: 25.7 inches (73%)


Likes:
- Our dogs. They make him laugh and he loves watching them.
- Taking off his jammies in the morning. I don't know why but he thinks it's hilarious and our mornings always consist of lots of giggles. I love it!
- Hands. He has a new fascination with our hands. He likes to grab them and hold our fingers and try to eat them.
- Songs. His favorite are "You are my Sunshine" and "If you're happy and you know it"
- Being upside-down. It makes him laugh. It's my favorite :)

Dislikes:
- Naps. My good sleeping baby, who used to get 3-4 1 hour naps a day, has started only napping for about 30-40 minutes. It's lame.
- Being still. He's always moving!