Saturday, November 22, 2008

Week One

Well, Luke is one week old today. The week has gone by pretty fast and I am in love with my little boy. Minus some feeding issues and a few sleepless nights, things are going very well. He loves to be held, of course. He hates to have his diaper changed. During every diaper change he starts crying as soon as you unbutton his clothes. Soon, about the time the wipes come out, he lets out these little screams. It sounds like a little girl who is scared. Abby has been an outstanding big sister. She loves her baby brother and is coping well with the lack of attention from mommy. I am very proud of her. We have had a few girl moments. I painted her toenails and we went to get movies together. I am so used to it being just me and Abby. I miss our "girl time" too. Last night Luke went four hours between feedings during the night. I hope that continues! Here are some pictures from our first week home.

Up close and personal with Luke Russell.




This is a present from Abby. She picked it out at Babies R Us. She said "This is just perfect for baby Luke!" I had to buy it. It plays soothing music and sounds like a rain forest. He laid in his crib for 30 minutes just listening wide awake.




He is not crying...although it kind of looks like he is. This is one of his "smiles" although I don't think babies start smiling quite yet. Maybe it's gas :)




Talking with Sister




Sleeping with Daddy


3 comments:

Devon said...

This is soooo GREAT! I LOVE all these pics and hearing all about your first week with two kids! =) Aw! So amazing. We are definetly getting together when we come up for Christmas. I'll bring my camera, of course. =)

MissBliss said...

Congratulations, Leif, Jen, and Abby!

Welcome, Luke!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to meet you.

Love, Danielle and George Houck

Lexi O'Connor said...

He's too cute! I love the pict with his mouth open..he looks like he's laughing!
Hope you're all doing well! And hanging in there, not sleeping much isn't much fun but before you know it he'll be walking, so enjoy it while you can!