Alyssa, you're so advanced!

We love watching our little 5-week old as she develops her skills. At her first pediatrician's appointment weeks ago, the doctor remarked how she was putting her hands together, a feat normally not achieved until a couple of months into baby development. "You're so advanced," the doctor said to Alyssa. Alyssa agreed.

Well, leave it to the doting parents to note that many of thing things mentioned in "What To Expect The First Year" that a baby might possibly achieve at the end of the second month are already being achieved by our little one. She's been a consistent social smiler for two weeks. She's able to roll to one side by pushing up with her left arm and letting her head weight do the rest. This morning, she started squealing in delight, and she held her head high during tummy time.

She also had a very successful bath. Until now, all of her baths have been fright fests. Today, she had a little anxiety at first, but then decided to let us bathe her without the drama. When it was done, she was all smiles and playfulness.

Today, we went for a long walk around the neighborhood. Then Aunt Alanna came for a visit, and some other friends stopped by as well.