Another Day, Another Visit

Congratulations! With all the money that mommy and daddy have spent
at Babies 'R' Us, we are now 32% shareholders in the company. Pretty
soon we'll have a controlling stake and appoint ourselves as the board
of directors. That's when the big bucks roll in.

The Birth Story

Dear Lily,

After several much needed days of rest, I thought I would put your birth story in writing.  All in all it was fairly uneventful, much like the whole pregnancy.  This is a good thing.  I began to feel some contractions on Saturday.  These contractions were a breeze and I thought this birthing thing might not be so bad.  The contractions continued while I was at work on Monday.  After driving Grandpa and Aunt Bianca to the airport, I realized the contractions were stronger and closer together.  I had a feeling you were about ready to make an appearance.  By 1:00 that morning contractions were no longer a breeze.  By 4:00 am we knew we needed to leave for the hospital. Daddy was a great coach and Nona was there the whole time to support me.  But after 12 hours of  labor and without any medication things were not moving as quickly as before.  Then I made the decision to receive an epidural.  Best.  Decision.  Ever.  You were born a few hours later at 3:33 pm.  

Once you arrived we quickly learned of your strength.  Less than a minute old I heard you tried to roll over.  You appear to be a quick learner.  You have taken to eating very well. You have also taken to pooping very well.  You are opening your eyes and taking the world in every minute.  I am excited to show you the world and teach you everything I know.  I'm sure you have a lot to teach me too.  I fell in love the first second I saw you.  

Love,

Mom

It's a Rough Life

Three things are certain. One - you like to eat. Two - you like to
sleep. Three - you like to eat some more. Every once in awhile you
show us your peepers and mommy and I make funny sounds. You like to
follow the red light on the camcorder, which is hard not to do since
that thing is always up on your business.

Sounds like you're waking up so I'd better go now. You probably need
to do one of your favorite things.