Picture of the Day (January 31, 2010)

Most beautiful baby EVER!

Recently, Dalton's personality has really begun to show itself.  It doesn't take much to elicit a beautiful smile and even more exciting is the fact that he has started to mimic us!  The "tongue" picture was taken during an exchange Dalton and I had where I would stick my tongue out at him and he would return the favor!

Picture of the Day (1/28/2010)

Sleeping beauty!

Ready to go for a ride!

Picture of the Day (1/26/2010)

Beautiful Mommy and Dalton.

Baby and Daddy showing off their chests.

Picture of the Day (1/25/2010)

Lovely mommy with Baby D.  What a cutie!!!  Jenn's not bad either!

Daddy shortly after eye surgery.  Fortunately, I can still see how beautiful our son is!

Count Milkula!

Picture of the Day (January 22, 2010)

First of all I need to apologize for the lack of blog updates.  It's amazing how little time there is in the day!  I still plan on doing updates and I plan on updating from Christmas but in the meantime I am going to start a "Picture of the Day" posting.  This will be extra cute pictures, comparison pictures, brief update, etc. 

Today's will be a comparison...

Dalton is one day old... December 4, 2009.  Engulfed in his Tyrannosaurus jacket.

This picture was taken on January 15, 2010, Dalton was 6 weeks old.  Would you say he's filling out?  It's amazing and sad at the same time!  Our little angel is getting big! 

Here is a bonus picture... Jenn about 2 weeks before Dalton was born!  Wow!  Hard to believe her tiny frame could hold such a big baby!

Dalton's First Christmas (Part 1)

'Twas the Day and Night Before Christmas...

Our poor little Dalton developed a goopy eye over the past day or two so Jenn and I (being Hypochondriac parents we are) decided to call the Doctor's office just to see if there was anything we could do to alleviate the greenish yellow discharge. The nurse who we spoke to said the eye goop can sometimes be an early warning sign of an ear infections and we should bring the little man in for an evaluation. There was an opening in their schedule in 45 mins so Jenn and I grabbed the diaper bag, got Dalton all bundled up and were promptly on our way.

Jenn, Dalton and I waiting to be examined by the doctor at Kids First Pediatrics.

He has a virtually insatiable appetite and it really showed on the scale! When the nurse weighed Dalton, Jenn and I were both taken back by his increase. Our little chunk was now tipping the scales at 9lb 5oz!! That's an increase of over 10% in less than 3 weeks and 11oz in the past week and a half! I gave Jenn a high 5 for a job well done! Our baby loves milk!

More good news was delivered when Dr. Peach determined that the cause of the eye gunk was likely due to a blocked tear duct (very common in new born children) and there was nothing to worry about. Simply massage the corner of his eye socket near his nose and wipe away the goop with a warm, damp wash cloth.

Happy that Dalton was just fine and a bit proud of the progress he made in the weight department, Jenn and I headed home to relax a bit, feed Dalton and get ready for Christmas Eve dinner at Jenn's aunt and uncle's house.

Beef Caaaake!!! Dalton with his first dumbbell (rattle)! Notice the sock on the hand! LOL, his little mittens were in the wash and he likes to grab his face!

Jenn and Dalton with his "cookie monster" outfit! It's a size 3M-6M but at the rate he is growing he'll be in it soon! (Thanks Auntie Sarah and Uncle Derrick!)

Showing off his pecs! (And cheeks!) So beautiful!

Yes, he really is this cute!!! Like the faux-hawk? If he hasn't stolen your heart yet you must not have one!

All bundled up and ready to go!!

Mommy and Daddy

After a long, but fun, night of eating way too much (Jenn and I, Dalton was still hungry!), visiting and playing Pictionary it was time to head back home and put our baby to sleep.

It wouldn't be Christmas Eve without a reading of the pop-up version of `The Night Before Christmas.`

Which one is Dalton's?

Home at last!

As of today, December 20, 2009, Jennifer, Dalton and I have been home for 14 days. 2 weeks of adjusting and joy. I'm hard-pressed to point to a single aspect which has remained untouched by the presents of our new son. Our routines have had a serious face-lift and the time to begin our new lives and our new family had, after 41 weeks had arrived the instant Dalton came out of the womb and into the world. Dalton is now the center of our universes and what a feeling it is!

Only 2 weeks have past and already Jenn and I find ourselves asking, "remember when...?" Remember when the heavy accented nurse (in a kind way) chastised Daddy about his diapering skills the 2nd day we were in the hospital? I guess the poo poo ISN'T supposed to leak out! Heck, I knew that... just hadn't had much experience yet.

Remember when Daddy cut Dalton's finger nails for the first time? Remember how scary that was for Daddy? Those perfect little fingers that wouldn't stop moving...






Remember the first book Jenn and I read to Dalton? The Very Hungry Caterpillar...



Remember our first doctor's visit? When Dalton was born he weighed 8lb, 5oz. His first Dr visit was on December 8, 2009. He had lost 4oz, which is common. The doctors like to see them back to their birth weight by the next appointment (7 days away).










By the next doctor's appointment (December 14) our little Dalton had grown a full inch and now weighed 8lbs, 10oz! He was back to his birth weight and then some!! Where does he put it?








This is where he puts it... His cheeks! He's part chipmunk!











Remember our first night at home with our little booger? I know Jenn and I will not soon for get that! Neither of us got more than an hour or 2 of sleep. Partly from a fussy baby; partly from not wanting to close our eyes. Honestly, how could I stop looking at this beauty?








Remember when we were changing Dalton and he would NOT stop farting? I wish I could have had that on camera! Jenn and I were practically reduced to tears from the intense laughter. We still laugh at those memories and are certain to for the rest of our days. This is what Jenn and I have to look forward to every couple of hours! Like Sarah said, all liquid diet and very short intestines!


With a small pang at our heartstrings we have accepted that time will not stand still. Experiences will be had; "firsts" will come and go. As new parents, and ones who don't want to miss a single moment, this acceptance has been a little scary. But accept it we have done and honestly, I believe we are beginning to welcome it. Sure, those precious moments have past and they can not be replaced. Jenn and I will not forget them either. Just so they remain "remember whens" we're ok. It's if they become "I can't remember whens" that it will be sad. Everyday is new for all three of us and there are always new first to be had.

Soon it will be... "Remember his first step... His first fall... His first boo-boo... His first word..." Looking forward to the next new memory fills me with joy and anticipation.






Remember his first smile?