We’ve hit 9 weeks old this week and something slightly strange has happened. Usually he’s woken for a feed by normal baby crying which starts off all grizzly at first and gets louder and louder until I’m feeding him. The last couple of days he’s simply woken up and done some loud baby “shouting” rather than crying. As Z never did that I’m finding it really strange but it’s so funny to hear, like an angry little man demanding his food impatiently as if he’s annoyed by the crappy milk service being offered at 3am. It’s definitely nicer than hearing him cry though. He does love the sound of his own voice right now and will keep coo-ing and calling out. One time he was so tired his eyes were completely closed and he was still calling out whilst falling asleep all at the same time. I’m trying to record him doing that again but of course he’s then wide awake staring suspiciously at the strange black device being pointed him constantly.
My friend said something a few weeks back about how babies will look at you in the most adoring way no matter how you look and never was such a truer word spoken. Baby E has given me the biggest smiles this week despite me looking like some kind of bag lady tramp with the greasiest hair possibly imaginable. I’m still very much at the phase of feeling victorious if I fit in a 10 second shower somewhere in the day. Hair washing is a luxury most days but oh those 10 minutes of freshly dried hair is amazing, right before I have to tie it back up again so the baby doesn’t grab it and eat it! Despite all the greasiness and zombiness, the Other Half and I recalled how much more relaxed we are this time. I think it took me over a week to switch a laptop on again when we had Z. And about 5 months before we left him somewhere. This time we waited about 6 weeks before we started going out again.
He’s now a lot less terrified of his big brothers loudness and general clanging about and loves watching him. His big eyes follow him about the room as best he can, head tilting all angles to get a good view. Little Z on the other hand always wants to pick his baby sibling up, whether he’s awake or not. There is a lot of “don’t wake him up” type of reminding going on at the moment. Coincidentally, Baby E always wakes the few seconds I leave the room with both of them together and Little Z always swears he most definitely and absolutely did not wake him up. Honest mum.
I’m hoping the next few weeks brings with it a lot more hair washes and a lot less shocked looks from Little Z each time I look presentable. “Is it your birthday mummy?” was one such question when I put on a dress last week and did’t just throw on a top with jeggings. Hmm!
Aww! He is adorable….Such a happy looking boy x
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That smile! Such a gorgeous photo. He’s already looking so much more grown up.
Such a lovely post which also made me laugh – especially the bag lady tramp and how E coincidentally wakes up when he’s awake with Z.
Sarah MumofThree World recently posted…Project 365 2015 Week 47
Aw, he’s looking so cute. So much fun when they find their voices, isn’t it.
N’s just the same. When and if I’m in something other than work gear, or jeans, N always tells me how nice I look (if it’s a skirt – like a ballerina dress). Nice to hear even if it is from a 4 year old!
Emma T recently posted…Project 365 2015 week 47
What a gorgeous smile 🙂 Love it when they find their voices, so sweet albeit loud…!
Sara | mumturnedmom recently posted…Silent Sunday: 22 November 2015
What a cute little man! This is the type of photo that you can look at and smile at because you know how happy your little one is. Wonderful. The 10 second showers – I remember those well. I’m pleased I get a full minute nowadays.
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What a darling little thing and all bundled up for some cold weather excursion!
What a little cutie, he looks so warm and cosy
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Gorgeous gummy smile, he is growing yo so fast.
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Awww he is adorable!
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Oh that is just the most gorgeous smile! How funny that he is shouting when he wants his food but lovely that he is finding his voice.
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Aww bless, look at that wee face and smile. So adorable xx
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Look at that smile! He is absolutely gorgeous and I will now be reading his updates with even more interest considering I will be having a little boy in the near future. x
OOOH what a gorgeous grown up boy he looks old than 9 weeks
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they are all so different, and nice that you are getting to see his wee personality develop differently than the older one.
Beautiful happy smile.
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Aw he is just adorable, those beautiful eyes it has really flown by although I bet it hasn’t for you, and we really need to get together for that coffee x
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Oh my goodness, he’s ADORABLE!! Second time round is a much more relaxed affair, isn’t it? I was petrified of taking my eldest out but was out for lunch with my mum a couple of weeks after the littlest was born. You feel so much more capable, don’t you xx
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very adorable and such a lovely smile. i thought he was heaps older than 9 weeks in this photo:) looks like a real little lad.
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What an absolute cutie! yes it’s funny about the way babies look at you, must be why we all think we can get away with more when we have little babies! haha. And we can so why not?! Love his little smile xx
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Oh my goodness he is so cute! I love the idea of the milk service at 3am being a bit crappy! It’s so lovely when they start getting more aware.
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I love the ‘Is it your birthday?’ comment. I got asked that the other day when I said I was going for a bath, rather than grabbing a quick shower! #sharefriday
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My goodness he has such an adorable smile and really is gazing at the camera….or you! As you say, they never care about greasy hair or clothes that could do with a wash! x
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Had to laugh at the poor level of service being received at 3am.
Erica Price recently posted…Week 48 of 2015
What a beautiful smile he has ❤ I agree about being more relaxed the second time around, I know I certainly was. It’s so lovely to just spend time looking at them isn’t it 🙂
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