Week 5 Update

I missed week 4, where did it go? We had two playdates since I last wrote - visiting Jen K's daughter born a month before Matthew, and just this week visiting Brad & Beth's son born just a day before him. Playdates at this age involve a lot of sleeping but it's fun to get pictures of the kids together. We also visited St. Paul to see the work gang and have lunch at the River Room. Mmm, tasty mandarin chicken salad and popover. On Monday, Matthew was officially a month old. He started cooing and smiling in the last week. He seems especially alert and content when changing his diaper so we play a lot during that time. I have been attending the New Parent Connections class held Tuesday's at Woodwinds. This Tuesday, he weighed 12 lbs. 9 oz.! I have been going through my mom's pictures and momentos and found my baby charts. At two months I was still in the 11 lb. range. We need to get hold of Jeff's baby pictures and details to see how Matthew compares. This weekend we travel to Kansas City to visit my family. It was previously a 6-7 hour drive; we'll see what "new normal" is with the little guy along. Lindsay and Lauren agree we have to eat Stroud's, so I know I've taught them well. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone.