Botanic Gardens

Yesterday we took a trip to the Botanic Gardens. Louis slept most of the time, but it was such a nice fall day we wanted to get out of the house while taking it easy.

Little Louis and his firetruck onesie

This one's for you papa.

Andy is my babydaddy hero

Not only has Andy been home with me since I went into labor, he doesn't go back to work until next week. He has done a billion loads of laundry, bathed Louis, changed his diaper WAY more than me, prepared all our meals, ran errands, and retrieved all the stuff I needed from downstairs while I was stuck in bed recovering. I could not ask for a more awesome partner. Here's a photo of a dinner he made us with Swiss Chard from our garden, the most delicious farmers market sweet potatoes, and some meatless meatballs from Trader Joe's. (Even meat eaters like them!)

We went to the pediatrician today. Louis is up to 8lbs 13oz. Apparently I have enough milk to feed an infant army and he has been overfed which explains the abundance of spit up and congested sounds. The doctor said it was completely possible for Louis to get the 2-3 ounces of milk he needs from me in under 10 minutes. Thank god because I was told a full feeding should be about a half an hour, and Louis just can't stay awake that long, so I have been battling to keep him awake when he's probably thinking, "Jeez mom, my stomach is gonna burst, why does every day have to be like Thanksgiving?! Let me sleep!" Fine by me. He pees every time we change him (no, really, EVERY time). He is a poop machine. We love him anyways and still intend to keep him for the time being, even though he keeps me too tired to play with my new bread machine or cook a big pot of beans.

Custom crib bedding by Grandma arrived!

A crib organizer, crib skirt & blanket, and boppy pillow cover arrived on Wednesday. We got it all set up this morning, so that when Louis transitions to the crib (and is of course sleeping through the night) he will be sleeping in style! Thanks mom!

1st Move-In Anniversary

Much has changed over a year's time. We have battled it out with blood sucking mosquitoes, unsuccessfully fought tomato blight and tripped the previous owner's security system at a most inappropriate hour. We have also painted most of the top floor, obtained a really great old piano via Craigslist, sustained our small yet fertile garden and learned how to put up crown molding.

Over the past week, we have welcomed a new member to our family who has already changed our lives for the better. I can't wait to see how he undoes what we have worked on this past year. (He has already pissed all over the wall that his grandmother and I painstakingly painted). We love you Louis.

-Signed Mom and Dad

First Family Photo

There will be a better group photo when we are less tired. But this is the state of things right now. Thanks to our doula for the photo.