Go Wings!

Here Jake is holding Elijah while watching the Red Wings play. He was wearing a red and white outfit to celebrate.

My First Bath at Home

On Tuesday night we gave our little monkey his first bath at home. I would like to say that he loved it but alas, that was not the case. Jake did take some good photos though and I couldn't stop smelling his sweet scent when all was said and done.

I have decided to start blogging. I know it's a little outside my element as I am not the best at putting my feelings in print but with the birth of Elijah I feel it's important to keep track of some of the everyday life things for all of the family that is heart wrenchingly far away. He is now 5 days old and I am in love with him. I have to say I have been from the very start when the doctor placed him on my chest, gooey and all. Everything about him fascinates me. I can't help but go over the delivery time and time again because it was such a wonderful experience. Yes there was (and still is) a lot of pain and I was (and am) exhausted but to hold this new creature that is a part of Jake and me is absolutely incredible. I treasure every part of being a mommy. I look back and wish that I had treasured the pregnancy a little more as well. Yes it was miserable near the end but feeling his movements inside of me and knowing that he was safe was amazing. Now I cherish every time that I hold him. I now realize that I am doing some of the things I swore I wouldn't do...like hold him all the time. I can't help it...I just love him so much and want to smother him with kisses. Also, by accident he has slept in the be with us. It's just so easy to fall asleep while feeding him. The first time that I did it I felt so bad...what if I had smothered him! Then I looked at his peaceful face...he's just a sweetie! I have to admit he seems like he sleeps so much better in my arms. He smells so good. We gave him his first bath at home last night. He did not like it. It felt so good to give him his first bath at home. It's something we will never be able to do again...of course there will always be his first TUB bath! I guess I better bring this to a close. I need to take a shower and get a little rest before church. I am very thankful because all of the ladies at church are taking turns bringing us meals. I just haven't been able to do much. Being on my feet brings a lot of pain..sitting for too long does also. I am still having to take pain meds. I didn't realize I would be this sore for this long but I guess when you have a big baby and have that much that needs to be repaired one can only expect some pain. He is worth it though. I am looking down at him right now. He is laying against me on his boppy pillow with one eye just barely open and his mouth in a little smile. It's his pirate face. I hope to capture it on "film" one day so I have record and everybody can see it. It's adorable. Well, that's all for now.