Elias is having another fussy, spit-up-y day today but within seconds of beginning to squeeze him into the just received (guess we should wash it, huh?) Moby wrap (newborn hug hold pictured here), he was calm and quiet. I never thought I'd be a "babywearer" but the boy likes to be held upright and this allows me to do it hands-free. Plus, staying upright like so is supposed to help as his little body continues to work out any digestive kinks over the next couple of months. Other positions to try include the cradle hold (although so far that's the position to put him in if you want to hear him scream), the hug hold (a lot like what he's enjoying right now), and the kangaroo hold (good for skin-to-skin). Front-facing positions will come later, of course. He still seems too small for the front carrier we have and I have to say, so far at least, I like having him close and snug. I guess my only concern is the sleepy state it seems to induce - am I going to be paying for this tonight?
In other news, here we are reading a book about colors:
Notice one of our "fur-babies", Sophie, on the floor next to us. I hate to admit it, but I'm having a hard time finding the time or desire to show them much love. Thankfully, Neal seems to manage to give them attention on a daily basis, not to mention feed them and check their litterbox. It's hard to have so many little creatures to take care of...
And here's evidence of an early smile.
He's given me some really great, undeniably voluntary smiles the past few days, but it's tough to document. I'd rather just enjoy them as they happen for now but I'm sure we'll have a few recorded in no time.
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