Big Smiles!

Parker has been gracing us with a "social smile" since five weeks old. They are usually quick smiles but here are a few of them captured on camera.

Six weeks old - playing on his play mat

Seven weeks old

And tummy time....

and now we are done!

What does a newborn play with?

We pulled out the play mat when Parker was a week old. Frequently throughout the day, he is in his state of "quiet awake" (and very alert!) so we figured we should entertain him somehow! By four weeks old, we could tell he was actively using his hands to reach out to things, including us.

We also went outside for a walk two days in a row, when the temperature reached the 50's & 60's in mid January. He enjoys the baby carrier and promptly falls asleep. I imagine the motion is very similar to what it was like in the womb. 

Bath Time!

We were quite relieved to find out someone loves the water! Who wouldn't with a bathtub like this-it has jacuzzi jets that bubble under his bottom as he relaxes in the water!