I tried to catch a photo of Samuel with his eyes open today because today was a turning point. I forgot how much babies sleep when you first bring them home and how great it is when they begin becoming more alert and take in their surrounds. Samuel spent at least a few hours in this alert state today and I was so busy enjoying it that I didn’t take a (pretty bad) photo until late tonight. That’s not a bad thing.

When Thomas was born we spent $60 on two new miracle blankets. These supposedly magic blankets were supposed to mimic the womb by enclosing the baby in a something resembling a straight jacket – basically the easy way to swaddle. Thomas wasn’t into it. The little houdini would wiggle his way out of it as soon as we wrapped him up. It seemed to keep him awake more than calm him. Well apparently every baby is different and our boys are like chalk and cheese. Samuel has taken to it quite nicely. Not sure it’s the miracle it purports to be but so far so good.

I love perfect little baby ears as well.

I just love baby feet.

The next few P365 pics are of Samuel. Mainly because he and I have been spending a lot of time together over the past week so he has been my sole photo subject.

My mum actually took this photo on Monday while proud big brother held the new addition to the family. I was still in bed and hooked up to about 6 different tubes so I have a good excuse for not taking it on my own. Thomas has been so sweet with the baby. When he talks to him his voice raises an octave and he is so gentle.