Just another day

I don't have much to report, but I haven't updated the blog in a while, so I thought I would post some new pictures.

Here's one of Charlie in an adorable outfit Joe, Niki and Jenelle sent the little guy. The hat's still a little big, but we think his melon head will grow into it soon! This was the outfit he wore to the eye doctor last week, and everyone thought he looked like a very cute little man!

Speaking of the eye doctor, exams on babies this age are pretty torturous, so we were very glad to hear he doesn't have to go back for 6 months! His retinopathy of prematurity has cleared up, as they hoped it would, so that's wonderful news. His optic nerve still has a larger than usual amount of depression, but they think that will most likely reduce and won't be a big deal.

Here's a close-up of bathtime, which Charlie now seems to enjoy. This was after a blow-out diaper - sometimes it's just easier to throw him in the bath!














Today we got a nice quick visit from Aunt Liz and Uncle Gene, who were driving from Richmond, VA to upstate NY and were kind enough to stop by for a brief meeting with Charlie. He smiled lots for them! He knows good peeps.

And lastly, here's a close-up of the pouty lip that is sure to get him whatever he wants. Especially in his "tweet me nice" onesie!















In other news, we think Charlie is over 9 pounds now - George and I took turns hopping on the bathroom scale holding him, and both times he added over 9 pounds to our weight. We see the pediatrician again next week, so he'll confirm the weight gain, but we're excited to see him getting bigger. I think most of the weight gain is in his cheeks.

Dad and Charlie are now relaxing on the couch after a long day. Charlie's perfectly sized now for good naps on dad's lap.

Hope everyone has a great night!