Very Potato Like

We had dinner this past weekend with some family on my side to celebrate Grandma's Birthday. We had a great time and got to show off Luke to my Aunt and Uncle. Luke was on his best behaviour which was in sharp contrast to earlier in the day.

On Saturday Mom went with Grandma to see a performance leaving me alone with both kids. Normally this wouldn't be anything special to write about. Alyce did very good for me. She played with some soapy water and cups in the sink up until nap time. Luke on the other hand was out of sorts. I can't describe how he was. Words like agitated, needy, hungry, and intestinal distress would be a good place to start. At the time I was very agitated with him as I only wanted a little break to decompress and he wouldn't give me longer than 5 minutes of peace.

Luke's issues are really just newborn stuff. He wasn't doing that on purpose or even to make me angry he just needed something and either I couldn't provide it or nothing could have given him what he needed. The real issue I have with newborns is that they don't give anything back. For the first few months they take, take, take, and don't give anything back. My Uncle Eric quoting a nephew on Saturday said it best, "Babies are very potato like". Over time Luke like Alyce will become less potato like. Once I get that first smile from Luke it will have all been worth it. However, until that time comes babies, especially your own are no fun. No offense Luke just saying like it is.

Hospital Day 2

Even though we are now home from the hospital I wanted to write a bit about Luke's second day. The second day was a good transition day where Mom and I got a bit of sleep and Luke was introduced to lots of friends, family, and most importantly his sister.

Just before lunch Grams and Pa Pa brought Alyce to the hospital to meet her brother. I met them all at the front entrance so I could do the introduction. For a full recount of Alyce's first visit check out the post on her blog.


After lunch Grams, Pa Pa, and Alyce left which game us time to take a nap. Luke was at the nurses station and we power napped for two hours.

Once dinner was over we had a steady stream of visitors for the rest of the night. Our friends Matt and Lauren, Josh, Tammy and Gideon, and Liz stopped by. Luke's god parents Trent and Lisa with their daughter Shelby came by. Grams, Pa Pa, Grandma, and Alyce finished up the night. So that makes 10 adults over the course of one evening.

Welcome To The World Lucas Carver

Mom and I would like to announce the birth of our son Lucas Carver. Born at 9:26 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 9 oz., and at a length of 21 1/4". Mom is doing fine and Luke is mostly fine. He is having a minor transitional breathing issue where he makes lots of little grunting noises rather than normal silent breathing. It can't be too serious an issue since they left him with us for nearly 2 hours once we reached the new mother rooms. I will keep everyone updated of any changes.

Now for pictures!






More to come once I get some sleep.