Two Months

My daughter turned two months old last Friday. Until last week, we were counting her age in weeks....now we will do so in months....and before I even know it, we will count her age in years :)!

As I reflect on the last couple months, there is so much to cherish....here's a few reflections and observations:

- When I see my baby smile, I'm over the moon - every single time. I'm smitten! I've heard people saying this before, and did not believe them. Now I will :)
- At 2 months old, she fits "well" into 6-9 month old outfits. Wonder what sizes I should carry for my long trip to India this month :). She is growing up way too fast!
- I thought I could never survive with less than 8 hours of sleep. I was wrong :)!
- I did not anticipate and realize how much joy the baby would bring into my parents' lives. They are just delighted to take care of her day-in and day-out. When I look at their happy faces every morning and every evening, I feel it's all worth it.
- All the love that the baby is receiving from my friends is more than overwhelming. Almost every thing except the travel system is gifted.....and more than gifts, people come over so often to play with her and spend time with us. I must have done something right in these last 11 years in the US to receive so much love and warmth from everyone. Thank you!
- The baby has loooooooooong legs....and she uses them well to kick hard and strong.
- I always wondered how her hair would be like - my mom, grandma and aunts have long straight silky hair, and the baby has those good genes...so happy for that!
- She loves body massages - we have joined an infant massage class, and I am learning how to do it on her....
- She loves bath time....I so hope she loves the water, and the ocean! I cannot wait to take her to the beach. And teach her how to swim!
- The baby binds and grows the whole family together. We forget about petty issues between us and focus on her instead. I read this quote recently which I really liked: "Babies control and bring up their families as much as they are controlled by them; in fact ... the family brings up baby by being brought up by him." -Erik H. Erikson
- I really don't care about losing weight and fitting into my old jeans.....I used to worry about such things often.
- I look forward to my play time with her every single morning....it fills me with so much energy and joy.
- I also love my quiet times with her....mostly during middle of the night feedings. She will stare at me while feeding, and occasionally smile....makes me want to eat her up!!!!

Babies fill our life with so much love....and are a huge blessing in our lives!

Before I know it, she is going to turn a year old, and then start walking, and talking. I am excited for my 4 month break from work coming up - I will get to spend all day with my baby!!!!