Joy and Bob

three months!

Happy 3 months, Rubes! It just keeps getting better and better. This month you learned to smile endlessly, laugh with delight, and talk to us in your own special language. We simply can't get enough of you...

two months!

Happy two months, Ruby! This month, you started smiling at us, tracking us from further away, touching and talking to your toys, using your arms for more than just to chew on, and you've chunked up quite a bit...your rolls are better than the ones you'd get at a French bakery.

one month!

One month ago you came into our lives. We love you, Ruby, and can't wait for what's next...

40 weeks...

This was the week you were expected to come into the world, but instead, you've been here for over two weeks now. We're still figuring you out, but we're getting better at it little by little every day. Check out this photo of your dad as he walked in on us taking these photos...the look on his face is like "What the...". He never realized how we've been taking these photos all along, but soon enough, I roped him into being a part of this last shot.

At two and a half weeks old, you're 7lbs, 2 oz. and above your birth weight...hooray! You're eating up a storm and getting bigger every day...

happy one week...

Happy one week Ruby! It's hard to believe you came only one week ago because it feels like you've been in our lives forever. We're still getting used to your quirky behaviors and your baby jet lag. You've also got lots of names now...Grandma & Grandpa Deangdeelert call you Tubtim {the Thai word for Ruby} and your Grandma & Grandpa Cho call you Jaehee {woman with a lot of money!}. We love your chubby cheeks, your constant hiccups, your funny faces, your amazing neck control, and how we think you're looking right at us even though we know you still see us as your blurry-looking parents. We love you and are so happy and lucky to have you as our baby...

just the three of us...

Welcome Ruby Katherine Cho...we love you more than we ever knew was possible...

just call me stretch markie...

Dear Baby,

Recently, I've been going by such nicknames as Sausage Toes, Watermelon Belly, Can't Bend Over, and Stretch Markie (you'll be too young to remember him). I've really loved being pregnant and growing you in my belly...more so than I ever thought possible. However, at 37 weeks, you're definitely making your mama feeling a bit large and in charge and so very tired. But I will happily wake swim through these last few weeks of discomfort knowing that I get to see you soon. If you're anything like me, you'll show up to the party early...fingers crossed.

3 weeks to go...

—Your Mama

36 weeks...

...little lady is measuring at 6lbs this week, and I'm up 22 lbs. Less than a month to go!

a baby picnic...

Dear Baby,

Last month our amazing friends threw this little party in your honor. It was so pretty and so perfect. We hope you enjoyed the fried chicken and pie. Our friends made suggestions and guesses of what your name will be. Some of the top contenders were "Na Cho" (which would be great if you have a cheese store some day), "Ma Cho" (for when you go to the gym to work your little muscles), and "Stormy Cho" (maybe if you become a female wrestler). Ha! I guess they'll have to wait and see what we've decided on for you.

Less than a month to go...

—Your Mama

33 weeks...