2 months

Sweet Cohen,
It's hard to believe that you have been here for 2 months.  You have changed and grown so much already.  You have filled out, grown longer and you've outgrown your newborn clothes... you even fit in 3 mo. stuff.  My tiny little peanut, isn't so tiny anymore.  When we went in for your 1 month check up Dr. Ariola was so happy to see you.  She called you a rockstar baby.  When you were born you were so small, you ranked in the 10% in weight, and 25% in height... you are now in the 75%, and 50%.  You weighed 10 lbs. 4 oz! I'm sure you are even bigger now... we'll see in a week.  You have started making a lot more noises; "cooing" and "oogling" over things.  You seem to smile and "talk" right when you wake up, (and get a fresh diaper!)... happy boy!  Your smiles have completely captured daddy and I! (Shh, don't tell... but mommy cried the first time you smiled at me). 

The past 2 months have been filled with lots of first, tons of laughs, and more love than could be imagined.
You had your first fathers day with daddy.  We went up to grandma and Papa Cranes.  You got to spend the daddy with your dad, both grandpa's, and your great-grandpa Richard.  It was a pretty special day.  We've gone for walks, shopping trips, cabin days, and you even went to your first Giants ballgame (which you slept right through!). You love being outside!  You get a big smile whenever we are out.  You also love your bath time.  I think it's mostly the being naked part.  We have learned this is a very dangerous time.  You have managed to pee all over yourself a few times, all over the furniture a few times, and all over mommy a few times (and you even got auntie Kerry the other day!).  One night you got mommy and daddy (several times in the same diaper change!).  All we could do was laugh.

I am having so much fun being your mommy.  You amaze me everyday!  You are becoming a little person, making connections to this world, and with the people who love you.  It's the most rewarding, and fun thing I've ever done... watch you grow and change! Every day, you give me something to smile and giggle about.  I am embracing, and enjoying every minute with you... I see now, how quickly you are growing and changing.  I look forward to so many more firsts with you, and to continue to watch you grow.

I love you, sweet boy.
xox,
Mommy

Fisrt Father's day together!

Papa Bruce's first diaper change!

Here you are.  Lounging on Uncle John!

Your great grandpa, Richard.

Just over a month old here... so cute!

2 months old and smiling like crazy!

All decked out for your first Giants game!!

watching daddy play softball.

The first month

Dear Cohen,
It's hard to believe you've been here a month already! You have changed so much already, it's crazy.  We've experienced a lot of your "firsts" so far... Your first bath (which you loved), first shower, first pee pee on mommy experience, first mother's day, first trip (Tahoe, for Auntie Kerry's bachelorette) new smiles, coo's, expressions and movements.  It has been so much fun getting to know you, little guy.  Daddy and I are still in awe of you (I'm not sure that'll ever change).  You are such a beautiful, amazing little baby boy.
Last weekend we went to Tahoe to celebrate Auntie Kerry's "final fling before the ring."  Mommy was nervous for the long car ride, and how you'd do overall on the trip.  You were such a trooper!  You barely cried the entire weekend.  You did lots of sleeping and eating, and were passed around to all the girls.  You were quite the ladies man.  You always seem to surprise me... the times I think "Oh no, how will Cohen do in this situation", you do amazingly well.  Yesterday we had a photo session with Tom O'Neal.  You did so great!  You were a natural!!  You loved the camera, the flash had you intrigued.  I cannot wait to see all the photos. 
It seems like you are growing and changing everyday.  Each morning I look at you and think, "wow, he grew overnight."  You are longer, and definitely chubbier.  Your little face has filled out, which make your sweet little cheeks even more irresistible.  I can't help but kiss you all the time (Daddy was right, smother mother, I am).  Daddy says the same thing... he gets home from work and looks at you and says "He's bigger, since I left this morning."  Everyone warned us how quickly you'd grow and change, and they are so right.  I am trying to soak in every moment, cuddle, coo and expression I can.  My favorite time is snuggle time with you.  I know this won't last forever, but for now it's the best part of my day.
Daddy and I are so in love with you.  Just yesterday we had a conversation about how "complete" we feel with you in our lives.  You have filled our hearts with more love than you could ever know.  It is the greatest joy to be your parents... we are, and will forever feel blessed. It has been so wonderful this past month, and I know as you grow, and change it'll only get sweeter.  We can't wait for every step along this journey.  Just the thought of watching you become a little boy, and a young man has us elated.  Knowing the love and support that surrounds you, and the opportunities you'll be blessed with makes us so happy. 
Keeping growing little man, and remember, always, you are so loved!

xox,
Mommy and Daddy

Mother's day 2012 (almost 2 weeks old)

Talking with daddy.

1 Month old!!!

Sleepy boy!