"Baby in Burrito Form"
"Burrito Baby"
There is nothing as cute as seeing a baby all swaddled up nice and tight in a blanket. They look so peaceful, comfortable and happy.
I must admit that I don't think I was very good at swaddling David when he was a baby - not that it mattered, he was Houdini and never stayed in anything. Matthew seems to have some of the same tendencies as David, however, if I get him tight enough he will stay swaddled through a nap. I just love looking at my little burrito baby and wondering how comfortable and warm he is. I wish I had those moments of peacefulness for myself. I guess I will just have to observe and enjoy the peaceful, warmth of a swaddled baby. Before I know it Matthew will be a toddler and then a little boy then a man.
Here are some little facts about Matthew:
* His eyelids get red when he's tired
* He doesn't like to have his feet touched, although he is getting better about it
* He will smile freely for everyone but me, I really have to work for those smiles
* He is a really awesome eater
* He does not like being on his stomach
* He really likes to watch his big brother
* His toes wiggle while he's eating and the speed depends on how hungry he is
* He will fall asleep if swaddled - so for naps I must swaddle him
Just a little cute story about the brothers:
One night when I was up to feed Matthew, David woke up and asked me to feed Matthew in their room instead of leaving. As I fed Matthew, David would spread his blanket on the floor and roll around in it. Finally after a while of watching him I asked what he was doing and he told me he was trying to get wrapped up like BoJo. When I was finished feeding and before heading back to my bed I asked David if there was anything he wanted me to do for him. His response was, "I want to be all swaddled up like BoJo." I swaddled him up - he didn't stay that way for more than 30 seconds before his arms were out (just like when he was a baby) and back to sleep he went. Let me tell you it is much easier to swaddle a baby than a little boy!
I must admit that I don't think I was very good at swaddling David when he was a baby - not that it mattered, he was Houdini and never stayed in anything. Matthew seems to have some of the same tendencies as David, however, if I get him tight enough he will stay swaddled through a nap. I just love looking at my little burrito baby and wondering how comfortable and warm he is. I wish I had those moments of peacefulness for myself. I guess I will just have to observe and enjoy the peaceful, warmth of a swaddled baby. Before I know it Matthew will be a toddler and then a little boy then a man.
Here are some little facts about Matthew:
* His eyelids get red when he's tired
* He doesn't like to have his feet touched, although he is getting better about it
* He will smile freely for everyone but me, I really have to work for those smiles
* He is a really awesome eater
* He does not like being on his stomach
* He really likes to watch his big brother
* His toes wiggle while he's eating and the speed depends on how hungry he is
* He will fall asleep if swaddled - so for naps I must swaddle him
Just a little cute story about the brothers:
One night when I was up to feed Matthew, David woke up and asked me to feed Matthew in their room instead of leaving. As I fed Matthew, David would spread his blanket on the floor and roll around in it. Finally after a while of watching him I asked what he was doing and he told me he was trying to get wrapped up like BoJo. When I was finished feeding and before heading back to my bed I asked David if there was anything he wanted me to do for him. His response was, "I want to be all swaddled up like BoJo." I swaddled him up - he didn't stay that way for more than 30 seconds before his arms were out (just like when he was a baby) and back to sleep he went. Let me tell you it is much easier to swaddle a baby than a little boy!
1 comment:
He's adorable, Christy!!! Congratulations!
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