Sleep, Baby, Sleep

I haven't been blogging, because we have a newborn at our house. (Surprise!) :) Things are good, good, good, but we're tired and haven't felt much like being online. I'll just tell you some of the questions people keep asking, and give my answers...

How are you feeling? Good, other than the nocturnal feedings and some sleepless hours every few nights. I'm tired, but it's not too bad, as long as I can nap some in the afternoons. I have a bit of an infection right now, which we're hoping will go away with some antibiotics, without needing further attention. Other than that, I'm doing really well.

How is Spencer? He's so cute and cuddly. Still has a bit of jaundice, but seems to be fine. He eats on a pretty good schedule, except late at night sometimes --- he seems to get extra hungry between midnight and 2:30 a.m. Rats. He prefers to sleep in our bed and has a hard time settling in his little moses basket... we're hoping that will change soon.

Quick! grab the camera, he has his eyes open!!

How is it to have Brian's parents over? Wonderful! They are soooo helpful, and have been great company for us all -- especially Samantha. It's great to have delicious dinners where everyone helps, and Sammie likes all the extra attention. Sam has become quite attached to Grandma. One afternoon, Susan and I were sitting on the couch, with Susan holding baby Spencer. Samantha brought a stack of her books to Susan, for Grandma to read, looked at the baby on her lap and said, "Mama, take it!" -- she wanted Grandma's undivided attention.

How is Samantha adjusting? Well, she seems to like the baby just fine -- no jealous streak yet as far as we can tell. She likes to kiss him, and is curious about what I'm doing when I change or nurse him. Of course, she is also testing her limits a bit, knowing things are different with her dad and grandma and grandpa here. She stomps her feet a bit when she doesn't get what she wants. And has started the habit of trying to get down from the dinner table mid-meal. Other than that, she's still her same lively, fun self, making us all laugh. The other day, she put on Brian's hat and backpack and told us, "See ya! I go a hospital!" She LOVES the word hospital and asks if we can go back every now and then.

How is Brian liking his time off? I think he's enjoying the break, though we've been keeping him quite busy around here! He's been very helpful around the house, and has been great with little Spencer. He has to be the "enforcer" with Samantha, which is hard for him because he's used to just being the fun daddy. But he does a good job and is very patient with her. He also cooks delicious meals and has been our main errand runner while I've been recovering.

What else? Well, we're feeling well enough to be taking a couple of days of touring tomorrow and Saturday. We're renting a car that fits us all, and driving to the Isle of Wight to see some of the things we've always wanted to see (better hurry as our England time is winding down!) We are going to bless our baby Spencer at our church service on Sunday, so Brian's parents can be here on Sunday. So, maybe by the next time I feel like writing, we'll have some more fun pictures to post.