Getting to know baby

Although this little one is still very small (size of a prune according to my iPhone app) and very young (9 weeks and change) he/she is definitely already asserting his/herself! If the behaviors and tastes I've acquired recently are any indication, then I already know quite a bit about this tiny person.

1. Loves naps- I have never in my entire life been able to nap for even 5 minutes and now all of a sudden I can put my head down on the pillow and 2 hours pass. Since I'm unemployed right now this is a very welcome habit but I can see how it might set this kid up for a bit of a struggle with productivity.

2. Loves fat and salt- I don't claim to be without food vices. It is not unusual for me to down an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's or a pound of M&M's. Ever since this kid has been in the picture though all I have wanted is cheese, onion rings, tortilla chips, cheese, crackers, fries, and cheese.

3. Hates exercise- This one gets to me the most because I love exercising (I know it's lame to say that). Now it's a struggle to get myself out the door, it makes me feel a little pukey, and it exhausts me (see #1 for my solution).

I worry a little bit that this kid seems to be happiest when I'm watching TV in bed, eating cheese, about to take a nap. I guess we'll see in September but for now my mental picture of my baby is sort of frightening.

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For now, the only real picture of my little Simpson is me at 9 weeks! See how tired I look!? It's possible that is more of a cheese and naps bump than a baby bump...