2 Months

Ryker turned two months old on December 30. Our easygoing baby demands very little as long as he is full, clean, and rested. The littlest Gilbert has captured our hearts...

Baby Ryker,

Although it's only been two months, we cannot imagine our lives without you. You started smiling way back on Thanksgiving Day (November 22), but are really giving us big grins now. You are especially smiley first thing in the morning, which makes getting up after not nearly enough sleep a bit easier. You prefer to be held upright and already bear a lot of weight on your legs. Your schedule changes daily to accommodate the days plans, but generally you like a long nap in the morning (2-3 hours) and again in the afternoon, with a couple catnaps in between. You sleep okay at night waking every 3-4 hours to eat. You much prefer to snuggle with mom in bed than to sleeping in your bassinet. You are a great nurser and already outgrowing your 0-3 month old clothes. You now weigh 13 lbs. 13 oz (90th percentile) and are 23.75 inches long (75th percentile). With your size and the amount of hair you have, you could easily pass for a 3-4 month old.

Your sister and brother still love you something fierce and constantly need to be reminded to be gentle with their love. You will probably be one tough kid with the amount of man-handling that you already endure from them. We can tell you love them right back with the way you smile and your eyes light up when they are near. Myles asks for you first thing when he gets off the bus from school (by signing "baby"), and likes to hold you multiple times a day. Sydney affectionately calls you "Baby Ryker" and is always asking where you are. Even if I am holding you right next to her, she will say, "I can't see him," meaning that she wants to look into your eyes. We will hear her talking to you saying things such as, "You're okay, I'm here with you," when you are fussy, or "I love you soooo much."

And we all agree, we love you soooo much.