Daniel's Love of Music

We've been introducing Daniel to the wonderful world of music and so far Daniel has some clear favorites. Like his Dad, he loves The Beatles. Before they could sing "Love, love me do" Daniel was fast asleep. He really enjoys when Daddy sings along too. Below is a video of Daniel sleeping while John, Paul, George, Ringo, and JJ sing "Michelle".



Daniel even enjoys Michael Jackson and he's learning a few dance moves too. Here is Daniel practicing "Thriller" in his sleep.


Daniel loves a wide variety of music so far (or at least he goes to sleep when listening to it). Everything from show tunes, to classic country, to classic rock. As long as we play it loud, Daniel will be fall asleep in a minute or two. At least for the next 30 minutes.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Daniel,

Yesterday, your dad and grandpa Tiger took us to our first Rockies game of the season - your very first baseball game. Despite the fact that you didn't get to enjoy a hot dog and a cold beer, you slept more than six innings, and the Rockies lost the game, you seemed to enjoy yourself!

Grandpa Tiger, Daddy and our "Little All Star!"

Two Weeks

Two weeks .. two weeks! Hard to believe you have been in our lives a whole two weeks, little man. I'm sure we will be making similar comments when you are 1 year old, 6 years old, a teenager, when you get married and when you have your very first child. But, I don't want to get ahead of ourselves here. I want to enjoy the cute, sweet, innocent, wonderful little you that you are while you are still this cute, sweet, innocent, wonderful little you.


So, as medical professionals suggest, you had your first doctor's visit at this two week mark. And this is what your lovely pediatrician told us:

You have gained almost a whole pound since you were born - big gold star there! Most babies are still trying to get back to their birth weight by this time. I guess your eating habits take after those of your father.

You are in the 64th percentile for height. That trait didn't come from either of your short parents, I can tell you that.

And your head is in the 29th percentile. Mama says, "praise God for that!" I can't imagine pushing out a noggin larger than the one I did.

All in all you got a glowing health report from the doc. Despite the fact that we changed you three times during the appointment. I guess that's what we get for letting the nurse stick a thermometer where no thermometer should go.

Great job, kiddo. You are beautiful inside and out!

Love,
Mom & Dad

It Takes a Village

I didn't know what we would do when my mom left Monday morning. (The few days that she was able to lend a hand when Daniel first came home are irreplaceable.) But, praise God, we have seen continued support from friends and family, to help us through this first week of Daniel's time outside the womb. A huge thanks to everyone who has brought us meals - we haven't had to cook anything since we've been home. Thanks to those who have cleaned up our kitchen when we weren't looking and who came over to keep me company while Daniel was going through his drawn out, I'm-up-now-I'm-poopy-now-I-need-to-be-fed-again-I'm-not-going-to-bed-stage.

I would like to say that JJ and I are settling into a routine now that Daniel has been home for almost a week. But, to be honest, there is nothing routine about a newborn, except the fact that they need three things all day long: sleep, food and diaper changes - lots of them. We are getting use to broken sleep patterns, and putting Daniel to bed, not worrying if he will choke on his own spit-up. We are no longer fearful of the binki. And we find joy in litte things like, the funny faces Daniel makes when he is pushing out a big poo; the angel we see when Daniel is sleeping soundly; the songs mommy and daddy make up as we try and ammuse him or sooth him.

It has been a tough, exhausting (notice how there haven't been any posts in a while), miraculous, beautiful week. But, one thing is for sure: Now that you are here, "Big D," (yes. nicknames are developing rapidly), we can't imagine our world without you.

We love you so much.
Mommy & Daddy

Daniel at one week.