Wow, the past 4 weeks have gone by so quickly! I can't believe Gavin is growing so fast - he weighs just over 10 lbs. and he's moved out of his teeny newborn diapers! I already feel like he looks so much bigger than he did in his hospital pictures. He still has his little tuft of light blonde hair and he is showing signs of little 
dimples on his cheeks! We're working on getting him to sleep longer stretches at night, and a few days ago he did a wonderful 6-hour stretch. Hooray! He is becoming more aware of his surroundings now - he'll stare intently at us as we hold him, give us a smile every now and then, and bat his hands at the toys that hang from his jungle mat. He especially likes to look at his reflection in the little hanging mirror. It's so fun to see him make these great strides literally from one day to the next.
Cassidy is adjusting well to her new role as big sister. She knows Gavin is here to stay and she is starting to have little interactions with him throughout her day. This morning, she knelt down by his bouncy chair (that he was peacefully sleeping in) and said, "Open eyes! Wake up!" She also likes to fix his pacifier when it falls out and she will rock him in his rocking chair for a second or two if she happens to be walking by. She also continues to try and poke at his eyes and tickle his little toes! She laughs when he makes little cooing noises and always lets us know if she hears him crying (Gabin ky-ing!!!).
Since I spend a good chunk of time each day nursing Gavin, Cassidy and Daddy have gotten to spend a lot of quality time together - especially during our first week home from the hospital when Erik had the whole week off from work! They spent a lot of time outside.
Favorite activities included swinging on her new bucket tree swing (thanks Grammy and Grandpa Brown!), picking up rocks and sticks in the yard, drawing with sidewalk chalk and going for a bike ride at the lakeshore. Cassie just loves to play outside, no matter the weather. Thankfully it sounds like warmer spring weather is around the corner - we're craving anything over 50 degrees!We're so grateful for the outpouring of love and support we're received from family and friends over the past 4 weeks! Everyone has been so thoughtful - we've enjoyed all the visitors and the kind thoughts that have arrived in the mail. Thanks to everyone for your well wishes. We are loving our new life as a family of four!
