Five Weeks

We are still adjusting in the Hardy household. He is still sleeping in 5-hour stints every night, which we are VERY thankful for. Praise God! However, he has started getting quite a bit more fussy and gassy during the day. This can be a bit of a drain for Beka and I (especially Beka when she is at home alone with him).

Aside from that, however, Dean has been a joy! Just this past week, he started "talking" in response to my questions. Obviously, he doesn't speak English yet, but it's very cute hearing him try to mimic verbal communication. We also discovered that his legs are strong enough to support his weight! I'm not sure how common this is, but it is amazing to see him keep himself up while we hold his arms for balance. It makes me wonder if he'll be early learning to stand and walk.

Since we were behind a few weeks, I thought I'd post a few extra entries to fill the gaps. I hope you enjoy these highlights.

Like most babies, Dean is quite cute when he's sleeping... and it's really cool when he holds your hand

Dean 's favorite room in the house seems to be the bathroom. Maybe it's the lights, the white noise coming from the fan, or the warm and humid air after everyone has showered

I guess this is one of our first family portraits

We're continually amazed at how well he holds up his head!
Yes... this is another bathroom shot

I was working from home the other day and happened across this great photo opportunity. It makes me sleepy just looking at it

The star of the show

Cheers!