Our Little Monkey

Right before Brody was born, I found this cute little monkey hat on sale at Gymboree.  I already had some monkey onesies and thought this hat was perfect.  I also found some cute matching monkey socks, but unfortunately, I cannot locate those now.  One of my favorite little impromptu photography sessions with Brody at just a few days old was wearing this little set.  I could not resist doing a similar session with Mattox.  I wish I had similar pictures of Evan, but I was sadly not as good at photography eight years ago.  I just love this little monkey!

He was not being cooperative at first and needed the paci to calm down.  He still looks cute though.  I was not going to use a paci at all, but this baby would never give me a break from nursing without it.  We only use it as a last resort though.  He is also staying awake for longer periods of time now. 

Finally, no paci!

A shy little smile.

Mad monkey!

Sleepy monkey!

Perhaps he is telling us he is almost 1 month old!  Where did this month go?  He was exactly 4 weeks yesterday when these pictures were taken. 

And yes, I would be very remiss if I did not do at least one side-by-side comparison.  I do not even know who is cuter.  Brody was only 3 days old and was still a lot bigger than Mattox at 4 weeks old.  Mattox appears to have his big brother Evan's metabolism and burns through those calories.