K and I finally got to see the face of our little girl after nine months of waiting! Babers was born at 7:29 pm on January 6th, weighing in at 7 lbs 10 oz, and measuring 20 1/2 inches. She was exactly what one would expect, coming from K and myself: adorable, sweet-smelling, and caucasian. We enjoyed two nights at the hospital before coming home on Saturday to brave the art of being a family of 3.
The little miracle has been gracing us with her presence for 15 days now. We've known cartons of milk for longer. However, we've never looked at milk for a solid hour without getting really bored. But our girl fascinates us by just being herself. Our little Babers has been growing by ounces and nicknames. We have enjoyed having her weighed frequently to make sure that she is getting chubbier, because that's what we want for her, to be fat and happy. She is two weeks old and has already gained 14 ounces!
K and I have also been exercising our right to be nickname people. We found this out when we got our dog, Emilio. He has been affectionately called the following: Mealy, Meals, Mealers, and Mealworm. So when Evelyn came along, we decided to do the same, going with: Eleanor Rigby, E-card, Dolly, Punky, Babycakes, and about 6 others derived from her actual name.
We are very much enjoying our new role as parents with our Babers. She has already started to learn skills. I know what you're thinking. "It's too soon for that, Dude!" And you would be wrong. E has already learned to smile, sneeze, yawn, and her personal favorite, poop as soon as Dad puts on a fresh diaper. Next on our agenda is teaching her the lyrics to "Peace Train" by Cat Stevens. It's taking a long time because she has trouble with her Rs, and she keeps falling asleep during our lessons.
(Photos - and labor and delivery details - soon to follow....)
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ReplyDeleteI'm excited for this blog. I love you guys, and you crack me up. :)
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Hilarious! Its NEVER too early to start homeschooling!
ReplyDeleteOh, we are total nickname people too. Our dog Griffin, for instance, is Griff the magic schnauzer, Griffin Briffin, Griff and stupid dog. Graham is Graham Bam, Grahamer Hammer, The Grahamster, Grahama Banana, Baboo, Pipi Nevorick, Enoch, The Hemmorage, and on and on.
This blog is right up your alley, So we do expect you to keep it current. Bi-weekly would be ok too ya know. Love the pictures. Kisses to "our" little girl. Love to her mom and dad. I have to check here often cause you guys crack me up- Ryan always did and now for his perfect mate with the same wit and humor with a female perspective, what fun!!!
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