Days 7-10

Hi Everyone - sorry it has been so long since our last post. Nicole and I have been attempting to find balance amongst constant change. David's wardrobe is now gender appropriate. We have completed many of the necessary returns and are now beginning to focus on establishing a more structured "routine" with David.

Yes, we recognize the folly of trying to structure anything with a one week old, but little by little we are beginning to recognize his cues and nights are getting better.

Nicole had her first day at home without Dad today.

My mom came to visit us over the weekend. It was great to have her here and introduce her to her newest grandson. As you can tell, David was very excited to meet grandma!

After having so many discussions about doctor visits and upcoming trials for young David, I think it is easy to lose sight of so many things. David is an incredibly healthy baby.

We all have different roles in life at different times. At work, we are expected to be professional, courteous team players and individuals. In school, we are expected to participate and learn. At home, we are loving sons, daughters, siblings, spouses or partners. David, for now, is expected to eat, sleep, cry, use his diaper, look around a bit and (most importantly) snuggle.

Everyone is right, this is a trial. It is scary to think that our son will undergo surgery in 11 weeks or so. That said, having a cleft palate does not define who he is or what he will become. Life is a journey, and David will be given every opportunity to create his own map. It is strange to think how much time and focus is directed toward an issue that (if everything works out well) will be almost unnoticeable before David is 1 year old.

So, for me, for now, I am going to focus on this. Our son - awake - not crying - and hamming it up for the camera.

Nice camera work Nicole!