Grady has made us stop and take notice of the simplest things in a way that neither of us had done before. Our days are uncomplicated, filled with crisp morning walks, staring at books, being mesmerized by a polka dotted lion, the occasional outing, and celebrating every day when daddy gets home like we just won the Superbowl. Life is simple. Life is good. My days look very different than they did before Grady and I have also found a new appreciation for the simple things that are no longer so simple like being able to carry multiple packages into the post office without awkwardly carrying a car seat or being able to move my arms when walking without being attached to a stroller, but I wouldn't trade these days for anything. Every day and every tiny little milestone brings such joy to us.
It was thrilling to discover that Grady loves to look at books. He will stare at books for minutes (yes, minutes seems like a long time these days).
Grady loves his swing and will even stay awake in it now, also a big feat because this allows us to eat dinner with two hands free. He got his last wear out of his SCU outfit before passing it on to the next 801 baby.
He will also spend time on his playmat kicking his little legs up and down and waiving his arms in delight. He is not big on cooing yet, but we get the occasional happy little squawk. Notice his particular fondness for the little polka dotted lion.
He got all dressed up for the first visit to the firm, you know you gotta look your best for those attorneys. This onesie is about the most adorable thing ever, thanks Whitfields!
The fact that Grady remains awake and alert to look at us and notice things is so fun! A sleeping baby is great (especially at night), but he is just so much more fun now that he is awake!
But I also love how he sleeps so wonderfully through our morning walks and the way that he grasps his little blanket so sweetly, happy to be able to take a snooze with his arms free and unswaddled.
Alison he is SO CUTE!!
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