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!

Four Weeks

Sometimes he looks a bit worried

Check out that profile!

This is a common pose that's very entertaining... he likes to stretch out his neck, open his eyes really wide, and look straight ahead

"Kissy face" version 2

This would be the point where he's ready for me to put the camera away

Cheers!

Three Weeks

Dean's first walk in the park

This kid is strong! He was doing this at just under three weeks!

A happier moment after eating

For those who haven't seen it yet... the "kissy face"

Cheers!

Two Weeks Old

Dean is two weeks old and as cute as ever! He still manages to sleep well at night, but has developed some "fussy" days here and there... seems to happen if we let him get too hungry or too tired (there's a delicate balance there). I can't say I blame him.

The question is... who does he look like: his mom or his dad? Any thoughts? The answer to that question may very well be answered in the next blog posting. Stay tuned.

Without further adieu, here are the latest photos from the second week of Dean's life. Enjoy...

A great picture of Dean. You can almost see his blue eyes.

Dean likes to stare at people, especially his mom and dad.
And yes, I do have a fu manchu (that's what strange hours of wakefulness will do to you).

We thought Dean looked pretty cute in his sailor outfit.

With some modification, this picture became pretty interesting to look at. We discovered that Dean is fascinated by the fireplace. It must be the combination of warmth and color. Don't worry, we'll exercise extreme caution as he gets older.

Last, but not least, Dean does a great Mr. Bean impersonation.
THAT'S MY BOY!

Cheers!

One Week Old

Dean is now one week old and doing very well. He's gained some weight and continues to do what he does best: eat, sleep, pee, and poop. We've been blessed, however, as he lets us sleep anywhere from 6 to 8 hours a night. With the exception of last night, he's only woken us up only once each night. What a good baby!

And now for the real reason you've checked the blog today... NEW PICTURES! These were taken over the course of three days after we brought him home (except the last photo which was taken at the hospital). Enjoy...

Dean likes to open his eyes really wide so his forehead gets wrinkled

This is Dean's "thoughtful" face, but he looks more like he's ready to punch someone out

Dean likes to cozy up in his pillow to take naps and hang out

Dean and his mom

We're not quite sure what he's doing here... probably yawning, maybe trying to "talk"

Cheers!