Little Traveler - Piccolo viaggiatore

The other day, Lorenzo told us that he'd like to become a great explorer - traveling across the world. Therefore, today we went and applied for a passport for our little traveler. It should arrive in six to eight week so he can travel in April. We've also found out that Lorenzo can pretty much push his pacifier back when his mouth when it falls out. We're sure he can pull it out... he's been doing that for quite a while.

L'altro giorno, Lorenzo ci aveva detto che vuole diventare un grande esploratore - viaggiando attraverso il mondo. Allora, oggi siamo andati a prendere un passaporto per il nostro piccolo viaggiatore. Arrivera' in sei o otto settimana cosi' potra' viaggiare in Aprile. Abbiamo anche scoperto che Lorenzo quasi quasi puo' spingere il ciuccio dentro la bocca quando cade. Siamo sicuri che riesce a tirarlo fuori.

Growing Growing... Crescendo crescendo...

My goodness... guess who grew 2" in a month? This baby boy is growing and now weighs 14 lbs, 13 oz and is 25" long. Both measurements are over the 80th percentile. Who needs weights when you have a giant like Lorenzo?

On a totally unrelated note, we just tried a dream feed tonight since our pediatrician said it might help stretch his long sleep period into the morning. Anyone had any success? Last night, for example, he went 7 hours between feedings after his bedtime feeding and then 5 hours... not bad. Now, if we can only get that long stretch to coincide with our sleep.

Mamma mia... indovina chi ha cresciuto piu' di 5 cm in un mese. Questo bambino sta' crescendo e adesso pesa 6,75 kg ed e' lungo 63,5 cm. Tutte le misure sono piu di 80% degli altri bambini. Non e' necessario allenare con i pesi con questo gigante.

Lorenzo joined us at church for the first time
Lorenzo ci ha accompagnato a chiesa per la prima volta

Playing with aunt Vanessa and his cousin, Abbilyn
Giocando con zia Vanessa e la sua cugina, Abbilyn

Lorenzo and Piccina - how cute!
Lorenzo e Piccina - che carini!

Our little king in his throne
Il piccolo re' nel suo trono

Talking and Smiling - Parlando e Sorridendo

We're having fun now that Lorenzo can communicate with us... each morning, he's happy and full of smiles. During the day, he smiles and talks (when he's not eating, sleeping or crying). Here is a little film of Lorenzo while he was in a good mood.

Ci stiamo divertendo adesso che Lorenzo puo comunicare con noi... ogni mattina, e' molto contento e pieno di sorrisi. Durante la giornata, sorride e parla (quando non sta' mangiando, dormendo o piangendo). Ecco un piccolo filmato di Lorenzo mentre era contento.

Preparing for Christmas - Preparando per Natale

Lorenzo prepares for Christmas with mommy... by the way, Lorenzo is pretty big but in these photos he looks immense. The camera adds 10 pounds (in Lorenzo's case, that's like 70% of his body weight)

Lorenzo prepara per Natale con mamma... a proposito, Lorenzo e' abbastanza grande ma in queste foto sembra immenso. E' un piccolo gigante ma...

New Photos - Nuove Foto

I forgot to post some cute pictures from November and December. Some of these are really cute...

Mi sono dimenticato di mettere varie foto da Novembre e Dicembre. Certe sono proprio carine...

When Lorenzo is Hungry... Quando Lorenzo Ha Fame...

Caviar? Truffles? No! Some champagne? Of course not... Lorenzo has more refined taste. Who wants those when you can eat two delicious hands? So good, so tender and always available.

Caviale? Tartufi? No! Un po di spumante? Ma come... Lorenzo ha un gusto piu' raffinato. Chi vuole queste fesserie quando uno puo' mangiare due mani deliziose? Cosi buone, cosi tenere e sempre disponibili.

A Big Eater!

Prior to tonight, Lorenzo's "record" meal was 6.25 oz in one feeding. Earlier today, he took a 7 oz. feeding and followed it up 4 hours later with another 7 oz. feeding!? Wow... and he's only 10 weeks old.