Shelves & Pacifiers

The most fun part of Atticus is that we learn more about him every single day. Something is always changing and he is getting more alert and more fun all the time. Our 2 most recent Atticus learning events:

1. Pacifier or no pacifier? We are not sure. He didn't take one in the hospital and until the last couple of weeks, he has not really needed one. Well, recently when he is fussy and nothing seems to be the matter with him, we have tried to give him a pacifier. He typically spits it out a couple of times and then takes it and seems to be happy. He stays awake and looks around and just nurses it. So, I am on the fence as to whether I want to give it to him permanently and go through taking it away from him in the future when he is older; or to not give it to him at all. Since we cannot decide right now and see no problems with either decision, I think we'll just take it day by day and probably hand it over during those "I don't know what to do" times. Works for us!
2. Who needs toys when we have shelves? So, we are learning about the things that entertain Atticus as he grows; he likes to go outside, he likes to look out the windows (or anywhere there is light I guess?), and he likes the mirror sometimes. I also prop him up and hold him on the counter in the evenings when Vic is in the kitchen and while Vic and I visit, he just talks and moves around and checks everything out. But, would you like to know what Atticus seems to like MOST OF ALL?? He likes the built-in shelves in our living room. If he is just a little bored with whatever we are doing and getting fussy, 90% of the time he becomes calm and enthralled with us just standing by the shelves as he looks up at them. It is pretty funny! Plus, he is getting so good at holding up his head for longer periods of time, so looking up at those shelves gets easier and easier!