Bath time!

Linden is three weeks old today! We had been giving him sponge baths, but today Linden enjoyed his first real bath.


Here is a clean, calm, and happy little Linden.

More pictures

Jeanine helped us take care of Linden for the past few days. She's been a huge help--rocking Linden to sleep, cooking, spreading mulch, planting lilies, etc. We really appreciate all her efforts!



Coca is getting more curious, but she's still nervous around Linden.

At first, Linden didn't like being in his bouncy seats or swing. Now he enjoys himself, which frees us up for a few moments.


Shelby, Dave, Eli, and Sterling stopped by to meet Linden. Eli is almost seven months old and cute as a button!

Daily Linden fix

Linden still prefers to sleep during the day-light hours, but we're coping well with the lack of sleep. My mom has been very, very helpful-- she rocks Linden to sleep at 3 am, she cooks for us, and she teaches me how to be a good mommy. We're going to miss her very much when she leaves.

We took Linden and Coca for a walk today. Rebecca witnessed the hot debate over the stroller. I am really satisfied with the jogger adapted to hold our car seat. It's going to be a great spring and summer--what a perfect time to have maternity leave!

Here's Scott with Linden:

And here's Linden just hanging out:

Visitors

Lots of friends and family came this weekend to welcome Linden.

It was a beautiful weekend! Uncle Shaun drove all the way down from Green Bay to meet his new nephew. Uncle Shaun, Uncle Chris, and Aunt Jen brought over a picnic lunch.


Bernadette and Anna brought over a very generous gift from my Journal House pals and enjoyed a snuggle.


Erik stopped by to meet Linden:


Dave and Torey welcomed Linden to the neighborhood:


Dana and Craig brought over a little Easter cheer:


Some cute pictures of Linden:

Coming home

We left the hospital on Tuesday. Here's Linden in the hat and sweater I knit for him, which fit him perfectly! We didn't know if the baby would be a boy or a girl. I strongly felt "boy", but I have no scientific reason behind it. In retrospect, that hat and sweater was not gender-neutral...


Coca is curious but a bit apprehensive about our newest family member.