Week 1

Welcome home little boy! We brought you home on Sunday, July 11, 2010. We were both exhausted, stunned and excited, it is hard to describe the feeling of bringing home a baby for the first time but overwhelming is the word that comes the closest. Your Grandma Brink was hard at work cleaning our apartment and helping us to prepare for your arrival. She stayed the entire first week of your life and helped us to learn how to care for you. I am not sure how we could have survived without her. In your first week home you developed jaundice. Although it is typical for newborns to become jaundice three trips to the pediatrician, two totally sleepless nights, and an early unexpected introduction to formula woke us up to the unexpected world of parenthood very quickly. We made it through, and by your 9th day of life it seems like your old yellow color is just a thing of the past.

You have had LOTS of visitors this week. Chicago Friends, Courtney and Josh Goodman, Sarah Dale, Bryan Johnson, Kara Morse, Katie Anderson, Matt and Lisa Pytynia: have all stopped by to say hello. Your Uncle Justin is trying out babying holding on you, and of course Grandma Brink has been here getting her fill of love and snuggles. The entire Thornton family has come for a visit too! Aunt Tammy, Uncle Chris and your only cousin Keira came to visit and admire your full head of hair. Grandma and Grandpa Thornton came to see you and marvel at how much you look like you Dad.

We love your little personality, and funny pirate faces. You have peed on me 3 times but have yet to share that fun with your Dad. Remi is glad that you have taken her place in the costume department. In one week you have been dressed as a bear, a frog, and a bunny, you love every second of it. You are a precious little boy and we can't wait to find out what is next!