Ammon turned two months this week. Despite the relatively little tummy time due to the fact that he loves being held and has many volunteers around here, he managed to get his head up and roll onto his back more than one time yesterday. I've been waiting for a look that was camera worthy and then decided to just capture him in all his glory. These are the many faces of Ammon that have us chuckling. I'm sure he'll grow out of this some day, but for my poor memory, I decided it needs to be posted for posterity.
First of all, Ammon has a concerned, worried look that he tends to have more than not. He's been looking like that since the day he was born. Once he knows who has him in his arms and he knows he is safe, the worried lines go away, only to return at all things new in his young life. I'm not quite sure where this worried, sometimes terrified look comes from. I hope he learns to feel less anxious about things. He is also a bit impatient. Especially when he's hungry. It doesn't take long for him to have a very angry demanding cry while he's waiting to be fed. I can't imagine where he inherited the impatience from. He quiets down quickly however as soon as the food is introduced.
So other than the worried lines and angry cries, this adorable little boy has warmed my heart right up. I don't mind just holding and staring at him. Today we had a little staring match which is a bit unusual for baby boys since they don't tend to make eye contact. I told him how much I love him and then I asked if he loved me. He gave me a toothless grin and a little coo. Since he's such a serious little man and doesn't smile that often, I'll take that as a yes!
Two more weeks and I have a feeling I won't get those moments very often. As much as I love my job and wouldn't trade it for any other in the world, my heart is breaking as I think of going back to work. How can I part with this little marvel? I don't know how mothers do it at six weeks. I will actually have gotten twelve before I go back, but it's still such a short time. I know he will be fine and he will adjust fine. All my kids have. It's just a cruel joke our society has created for us and it's just so not fair!
Rolling over
Weight: 10 lbs 6 oz. (25%), Length: 22 in (25%), Head: 40cm (75%). Amazing he can hold it up!
Getting ready for church. Dad did his hair and applied the cologne!
Not sure what is scaring him here. . .
Lily insists on holding him. I hope he likes this.
Little mama, Jess tries to comfort him, but he just wants one thing. . .
and there it is. Now he's happy.
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