One of our daily routines is trying to get Connor to wake up enough to eat. We went for a checkup last Friday, and the doctor was a little concerned because Connor hadn't gained any weight since the week before. (We have our own theories on why that is.) We also found out that Connor is in the 12% percentile for weight, and the 81% percentile for height, so the doc wants him to eat more. Unfortunately, he doesn't eat too well when he's sleeping, so we have to try to get him fully awake. Here goes.

Taking off the blanket and shaking (that's "gentle shaking"... no need to call CPS) does nothing. How about flashing the camera?



Apparently he doesn't like the flash.



There's a yawn! Sometimes as he wakes up, he likes to perform a little magic -- Here he is demonstrating the missing hand routine.



And his eyes are cracked!



At this point, he's a diaper change away from being awake enough to nurse. You can tell by the next photo that we try to get him to wake up A LOT! (Keep in mind that the camera adds 30 lbs...)



Every once in a while, he actually does REALLY wake up (generally about 2:00 in the morning.) This was as wide awake as I'd ever seen him.



Then the fun of trying to get him to go back asleep begins. And we are loving every minute of it! :)