Adrian's One Month Old!

Well, tomorrow, that is. Still, it amazes me that this little guy has been with us for a whole month. In that time, so much has happened! We've finished our school years, journeyed to Sewanee, and already enjoyed two weeks of classes and life on the Domain. Our life is so much more full with Adrian in it! He is a wonderful baby, though at times he is wonderfully LOUD. Seriously, I did not realize that manly grunting and groaning started so young. He's smiling and laughing now, too. We've all started calling him little buddy and chico (I'm thinking this is because of watching Dora...). He's getting big, too. Already, we are up to size 1 diapers and some of his newborn gear is getting a little tight. This whole growing up fast thing...overrated.

Happy birthday, little boy! We love you!!

A Second Publication!

Great news! My story "A 21st Century Kind of Destiny" has been published online in the literary magazine Xenith.

Enjoy!!

Two Weeks Old Already??

These first two weeks with Adrian have been a blur! We are so happy he is here! It amazes me how much you can love something so small, even when he wakes you up in the middle of the night and pees all over you. In honor of Adrian's two week birthday, here are 14 reflections/statistics of our time together so far:

1. He reminds me of a velociraptor because of the noises he makes.
2. Three times a day Shawn and Riley go swimming.
3. At least three times a day Riley watches Toy Story 2.
4. 44: number of episodes of Prison Break I have watched.
5. 1: number of times I have googled Wentworth Miller (star of Prison Break).
6. Adrian is one noisy newborn. He grunts up a storm!
7. Baby #2 doesn't seem nearly as bad as Baby #1. Never underestimate experience!
8. 0: number of naps Riley takes during the day now.
9. 3: packs of newborn diapers we have gone through so far!
10. I love how Adrian curls up on my chest to sleep sometimes. So sweet!
11. He is so small! I am fascinated by his tiny fingers and toes!
12. Riley is so big!! Where did my baby go??
13. Shawn is an awesome dad! I can always count on him for early morning diaper changes!!
14. Adrian is a great baby. I cannot imagine our family without him now. My hands are full, and my heart is overflowing!