Headed to Eleven

I weighed Cale after a diaper change, but dressed (tomorrow at the doctor's, it'll be naked weight). He weighed 11.4 pounds! Margot down the street is 12 weeks old today and 12 pounds; Cale is 4 weeks 2 days old and 11 pounds. And he's only had breastmilk to do it. Wow. I expect he will never be as difficult about food as Karston.

Last Friday was a gorgeous day, so we walked around the neighborhood just to be outside. Cale was wide awake for three hours of mostly outside, then he nursed fitfully for three hours, then thankfully he fell asleep. I think it was life-changing for Cale. Ever since then, when I hold him near a window with a view, he lurks for the window. Cale was fussy this morning, but he went silent and looked all around with gigantic eyes as soon as we went outside. Since Daddy and I love the scenic day hike, I think Cale will fit right in with the family.

The other thing Cale has been doing for about a week is trying to stand up whenever he's alert and awake. Karston started this around 6 weeks, Cale 3. Karston was a stronger infant, especially for head and neck control, but Cale is no slouch when he wants.

Speaking of Cale, he's asleep now, so I need to take this opportunity to go to bed!