A New Normal

As our nurse walked us out to the car last Sunday she said "Now you will start your life with a new normal." We are trying to get used to it. Thankfully, Jonathan is a wonderful baby. He eats well and sleeps well. At this point, that is about all we can ask for! He is starting to be more alert and have more awake times...looking around and checking out lights. He really is cute!

On a sad note, Nathan's grandmother passed away last Monday. She had been ill for sometime. Aunt Linda had been lovingly caring for her in her home so that she could be pampered. Nathan flew to Buffalo to be with his family on Wednesday morning and returned home late Friday night. He and his family are doing well. Nathan spoke at her funeral and reminisced about her youthful spirit. When she was in her 80's Nathan rode his motorcycle to the family cottage and jokingly asked his grandma if she wanted to ride. Before he knew what was happening, she had a helmet on and was ready to go! He was proud to say that her first motorcycle ride was with him! We are all comforted because we are confident that she knew the Lord and is home with Him now. She joins Nathan's grandfather who passed away last November.

Jonathan and I stayed at my parents home while Nathan was out of town. Grandma was so excited for Jonathan's first sleepover! She may have gotten more than she bargained for having to be up at night helping with feeds. We also discovered that Jonathan is not a fan of his pack and play. He cried every time we put him in it and never lasted for more than 30 minutes! It was quite frustrating. But, we are back home and he likes his crib, so that is good!