This Just In!

I'm going to call the contest... Jackie won, by a long shot, something like 10-5, counting verbal votes from around here. But I must say, I'm happy to have gotten at least 5! I do think as he gets a little older, he'll start to resemble me a bit, but I think he'll always take after his mom a little more. And also, let it be known that I will always hold a special place in my heart for those who rallied to my side in the face of adversity!! Finally, a big thanks to all those who voted, and for all those who tried and couldn't figure out how to post a vote. We had a good turnout, from at least 4 countries and 3 continents. Not bad!

Today was baby's 3-week birthday...he's going to be 30 before I know it!

Here are a few pictures from the last week:

This is Aunt Liz (Jackie's sister), giving Nate-dog his first bottle...as you can see, he didn't have too much of a problem taking it.
"Do you promise you won't let me slip under?"
"You're gonna scrub where?!?"
Did I get lucky with this shot, or what?
"Oi there, what did I tell you about that flash?!?"
Sleepy silky baby bliss.
Two sisters and a baby. I know, the baby's hard to see... maybe we shouldn't have put him in camouflage!! Ha-ha!! Wha-ka wha-ka wha-ka... ("Fozzie the Bear" style laugh)
Our family! I like this picture of me and Jackie, but I'm still trying to figure out what Nathanael's doing. Smiling? Filling his diaper? Your guess is as good as mine.
Jackie doesn't always smile well for the camera, so I decided to lick her ear to loosen her up a bit. Do ya think it worked? Eh, What can I say, I have a way wit' tha ladyz. Notice, baby's takin' notes so he can get some mad skillz like his old man.
Just kickin' it, Bigfoot-style.
He's changing every day. His face is getting fatter, he's smiling (I think once in awhile it's more than just a reflex), his eyes are focusing on things, etc. He gets fussy at times, but it's only for about an hour a day total, so we still feel pretty fortunate. And most important of all, he lets us sleep at night. He wakes up to eat, then goes right back to sleep. We can't believe it! But he does hate his car seat. You'd think we were cutting his liver out, I swear. But other than that, pretty happy baby! Oh, and Jackie's healing up nicely. She was having trouble with a pinched nerve making her right leg numb, but that's all but cleared up. She's totally sick of breastfeeding at times, but is handling it very well. Seeing how the baby in a week put on a full pound after her milk started coming in (from 7lbs 8oz at hospital discharge to 8lbs 8oz), and judging by the look of his cheeks, it looks like he's been getting exactly what he needs. What a wonderful thing the human body is! Other than that and a little "cabin fever", life is good.

Thanks for caring, thanks for reading!