Lil'Daddy (pics)

We've been asked to share some pictures of the new addition to our family, and I know they're way over due, but it seems only fair to post a few pictures pictures of lil'daddy first. We've been lax in our duties of posting current photos partly due to it being pretty difficult to get a decent picture lil'daddy these days. I know he is destined for greatness because he has already developed a knack for eluding the papparazzi as evidenced by the below photo snapped while at a recent class trip to the zoo. 


Here's another example...


And there are many more that follow along the same lines.

Despite this development, we HAVE gotten a few candids of the newly elusive lil'daddy...

Lil Daddy post -- You know what?

I'd like to add a quick post about a Lil Daddy development.. His vocabulary now includes the phrase "you know what?" and it's close cousin "and you know what?". I'm not sure where he picked this up, but he must say it at least 50 times a day (or so it seems!). We're looking right at him as he speaks to us, giving him full attention and he still says this before every other sentence or so. I said to him, "I'm listening to you, you don't have to say that". And it's not like he waits for the answer anyway!

Spitup 2 Shirt 0

Baby sounds

Lil'bro is doing great. I've already changed a few of his diapers and several of his t-shirts. He's doing a lot of sleeping, eating and pooping. All in just about that order.

Lil'daddy met him this afternoon and he was great! I asked him to say goodbye before he left. Lil'daddy gave lil'bro a gentle kiss on his head and wished him good night. Lil'daddy was so cute!

Lil'bro has finally arrived!

He was born this morning. All 9lbs and 22" of him. Mommy and baby are doing well.

Lil'daddy AKA Lil'daredevil

I think lil'daddy is working on his physical comedy routines! I was trying to capture him whizzing by on his tricycle but he kept on hanging a quick right turn before getting to the camera. This was about the third time and I was smart enough to anticipate the move.

Yes, he does all his own stunts. -and he wants a skateboard for his birthday!

p.s. no baby yet
p.p.s. Happy Mother's Day!

Lil'daddy is waiting for lil'bro

Lil'daddy thinks lil'bro will be born on his birthday despite being told that lil'bro cannot wait that long. It will be interesting, to say the least, to see how the world will individually revolve around each of these boys!

Btw, we did decide on a new phone. This and the previous post have come from our new enV2. I'll be setting up the comments to come directly to the phone. This could be fun!

p.s. I think the quality of the content will get better inversely proportional to the novelty of the new gadget!

Counting_Blessings is doing laps around

Counting_Blessings is doing laps around the house. Has anyone placed bets on today?

All This Testing... no baby yet.

I guess you've noticed by now that I've been testing my mobile posting abilities. You've also probably gathered that this was all in anticipation of sending the announcement of the arrival of lil'bro. From the posts, you can see the progression from a simple text post, to a post with text & a photo and, most recently, a post with video from inside a Verizon store!

I don't see "One of Three..." going to a vlog format but the idea IS entertaining. Having that capability would be nice. I often think I don't get enough video of little daddy on here (it actually feels like it's been a while since we've even had a picture up). Basically, that's why I'm thinking that the next phone upgrade might have to come with some multimedia capability. While I'm a fan of the vlogs of Steve Garfield and David Pouge, I know I'm not nearly as entertaining as them (the saying about 'a face for radio' comes to mind). If I do start something here I definately will not be that ambitious!

For those interested the two phones that are in the running are the LG enV2 and the Samsung FlipShot. The FlipShot takes better video and functions more like the phone I currently have. The enV2 does an ok job with video and has a small but very usable qwerty keyboard. -I'm not a fast typer but just maybe with the enV2, I'll have an easier time trying to keep up with all the phone texts some of you send! Plus mobile blog posts will be easier with the enV2's qwerty keys.

I'm just not sure I'll be able to decide before lil'bro arrives! Regardless of which phone, if any, we decide upon, there should be, at the least, some sort of update or announcement posted here. stay tuned...

Test 4: FlipShot

Video Test 3: LG enV2

Forty And Four

That's what the doc called it. Four days past our due date. It's sounds kind of reminiscent of a football analogy, doesn't it? ...like fourth and inches. Well the visit today did not show much progress (4th and 10?). This friday we have another doctor's visit to see if there is any more progress. Then it's on to the middle of next week for a scheduled delivery. I feel the doc has been good about trying to let things progress naturally. If needed, he's going to give us time on that scheduled delivery day to let labor progress after breaking waters. That is if he is able to safely do so. I think we were anticipating the doc wanting to schedule a section this week so we are pleased that he's letting us go to next week.

Now before you criticize the daddy for being "pleased" that mommy as a prolonged overdue contracting swollen ankle back pain existence, mommy is doing well considering the said conditions! After the doctor's appointment, we did a couple laps on the local track, perused the aisles at Toys R Us / Babies R Us and were about to spent the day at the park. We were about to, that is, before a cloud of sleep enveloped the whole family and left us strewn about throughout the house on couches beds and floors!

Test #2

This is NOT lil'bro! This was also sent from my phone. I think we're ready; stay tuned!

This is a test message

This is a test message from my phone. This might be a good way to get breaking news out quick!

Due date plus one

Today is one day past the due date. No updates, just swollen ankles!

Today is also my mom's birthday. She would have been 54 today. I pray that she is watching over us. I thought that baby may have arrived on her birthday, but fate didn't have it that way. (no Aunt, i'm not waiting for your birthday now! :)

40 week update!

Tomorrow is my due date. Big Daddy and I were in Starbuck's last night (me for a yummy decaf latte), and someone asked me when I was due... Sunday, I said. How fun to see his shocked look! I don't think people expect such an impending answer to that question.

Thanks Andrea for prompting me for an update!

Yesterday was my last official day at work. I think that making that break and now mentally refocusing on having this baby is going to really help. I was having regular contractions this past Wednesday night, almost four hours of mild contractions 7 minutes apart or so, but then it ended.

Overall I'm feeling well. Doc appt (incl. a sono and fetal monitoring) showed baby is healthy & active, estimated at 8.5 lbs and long.

We're working with our doula on some safe homeopathic methods to try to help nature bring on labor. I think my docs will give me until this coming Friday before I will have to schedule a section (will evalulate at my upcoming doc appt this Wed), so I have a week to relax, mentally focus, enjoy quality time with Big Daddy and Lil Daddy, maybe just maybe even find some time to pray!

My hope is for a delivery around Wednesday, to give a few days and then let the fun, blessings and chaos begin!