isaac sleeps in his own room

Last night David and I moved Isaac's moses basket into his crib, and let him spend his first night in his own room. He seemed to sleep very well (that is for an 8 week old), and Mom and Dad slept better too.

first big smiles

Up until now, Isaac has been giving us little smiles...but we always wondered... is it gas?
Well, its official, Isaac has given us his first real social smiles. He seems to be happiest (and therefore smile most) right after he is fed, and while he is being changed. He can sp end a half hour on his change table smiling and interacting with us. He has started to use his hands to reach for things, mostly our faces. He also seems to be getting the hang of the diaper change routine, and will often offer his feet when it is time to put them in his pants. Needless to say all of these wonderful developments are huge payback for all of the sleepless nights and hardwork. It is so wonderful to watch him become a little expressive person.

issac's two month checkup

Today was Isaac's two month checkup. We decided to try a new doctor, at a new practice, because we just weren't feeling the love from Dr. Waldstein. Today's appointment was with Dr. Peter Shulman, who was a far better match for our needs. He spent a long time talking with us about our family, Isaac, and any questions we may have. Isaac weighed in at 10lb 2oz., and "looked perfect". He got four shots and an oral vaccine, which seemed to be more traumatic for mom than for Isaac. It was great having david there for support, and to comfort our little one. Isaac seems to be sleepy from the shots, but other than that, I haven't noticed any side effects.

love bug

oh, our love bug. he isn't a quiet bug these days (his crying surely bugs), but each day his smiles become a little more frequent, and his eyes more expressive. we have been struggling to find a way to get isaac to sleep more than 3 hours at a time, but then we have to remind ourselves, he is only 7 weeks old. each night seems to bring with it its own pattern of sleep/awake cycles so it is difficult to figure out what to change to make things better for mom and dad. then again, nothing is better for mom and dad than those smiles. keep them coming...
as for valentines day, its one of those holidays that david and i rarely celebrate, but this year i actually enjoyed v-day more than before. isaac and i went to dreamworks for lunch to visit daddy. they were having their "family day"(i cant believe we are a 'family'), so there was lots of kids and special treats. it is always nice to see what david is working on. in addition david suprised me with a gift certificate for a massage (with babysitting services included!) nothing sounds better right now. david came home and made a yummy salmon dinner, and isaac slept so mom and dad could enjoy it with candle light.
all in all a wonderfud day, and one that reminded me how lucky i am to have such a thoughtful husband, beautiful son, and amazing supportive family. this valentines day i truly feel loved. i guess thats what its all about.

february 4th: 78 degrees

Today was Isaac's first visit to the beach. We packed up the car and headed to Zuma beach. David and I both thought it was one of the most beautiful days we have ever seen at the ocean. The water was perfectly calm, there was a subtle breeze, and it was so clear that you could see Channel Islands across the way. Isaac seemed to enjoy the fresh ocean air, and ambient wave sounds. He even ate lunch right on the sand. David and I cant wait for him to feel the sand in his toes, and run around in the water. I am sure it will be here before we know it.

isaac's first trip to nordstroms

Since I can remember, Bubie Mom and I have been meeting at "Nordies" for lunch and shopping. It is one of those bonding activities that all generations enjoyed, so it was crucial that isaac 's first trip was a positive one. He got dressed in his finest this morning, and met his bubies at the new nordies at topanga. The four of us had a great time shopping, eating lunch (isaac ate too) and walking around. Nordstroms has great bathrooms for mothers with lounges to breast feed, and changing tables a plenty. Yet one more reason to love nordstroms.