Three Weeks

So, Owen is three weeks old now. I can't believe it. I went downstairs to visit a friend and her new tiny baby (2 weeks younger than Owen). Her baby weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce at birth, and was currently exactly the same weight Owen was when he was born (7 pounds 13 ounces). He was HUGE compared to that little girl. I can't believe it. I don't notice the difference every day, but man that little baby really made me see how much Owen has grown so far.

I LOVE being a mom. It is the best thing in the world. Even when he cries, and even when he chooses 3 am to be his play time...it is the BEST thing in the world. (for the record, he generally only cries when he needs something and he actually sleeps really well at night.)

I saw on someone else's blog where they listed some of the nicknames they had for their baby. So, I am going to list some of the names we use for Owen. Now, all of these names are used in humor and love. Even the ones that might sound different. :-)

1. Stinks
2. Stinky Doodle
3. Mr. Snugglesworth
4. Snugs
5. Monkey
6. Poops McGee

Yes, he poops ALOT. And he toots more than he poops. So, several of the nick names are because of that...but they are always said through a laugh or smile.

In honor of his three week birthday, here are some of the things I love about him:

~ When he gets really hungry he snorts and will suck on the tip of my nose.
~ When we lay him down to change his diaper he stretches his arms over his head and he rolls from side to side like he is dancing. It's really cute.
~ When he is in his papasan chair he sleeps with his hands up by his face (pictured below).
~ He HATES having a bath. But I LOVE that he quits crying and snuggles when we wrap him in his towel and hold him after his bath.
~ I love his tiny diapered body with no clothes. There is nothing cuter.