The First Two Weeks

Our first two weeks at home have been relatively good considering we are all new at this thing. Sure, we have both been pooped and peed on, our eardrums have nearly burst several times due to Velociraptor screams and at this point bath time is more like a scary movie than rub-a-tub-tub. But it's all been fun.

Juli doesn't plan to go back to work anytime soon and I am lucky enough to be home with both of them for the entire month of January. So far, it's been great being able to bond with my new little buddy and helping Juli out around the house. Gord & Marilyn, Juli's parents have been visiting since December 23rd, assisting where they can. Marilyn and I tagged teamed Kieren's first meconium diaper (for those of you that don't know what meconium is...it's a black, sticky, tar like substance that newborn babies expel in the first week). Trust me, you need all the help you can get. Gord seems to be Kieren's new best friend because every time he holds him we are all treated to a big ole' baby smile. All I can think of is that Gord must smell real good. :-)

My sister, Megan who lives in Florida was able to pay us a visit while she was here over the holidays. We were so thankful she was able to meet her new nephew, because she was scheduled to fly back on January 3rd and Kieren's due date wasn't actually until the 6th. We have also been visited by Juli's brothers, my Grandpa and Grandma Elder, and Juli's best friend Kendra from Brazil. We have also very much enjoyed the other friends and family that have been able to meet our little guy.

Unfortunately, my parents have not been able to meet their new grandson yet. Trust me, it's not because they haven't wanted to! The day they were to come over to Bend my father went into emergency appendectomy surgery. The good news is that everything went well and we are expecting them to pay a visit sometime next week.

Oh, did I mention that Kieren is the first grandchild on either side. Yeah, he will be spoiled!