Thursday, January 29, 2009

Home Life

It's hard to believe that we've been home for one week and that he's actually alive and thriving. I have never been able to keep a plant alive for a week, let alone a human being, so it's quite an accomplishment we are all doing well!
Life was pretty rough on Carson the first few days but he seems to be acclimating well. Our week has consisted of sleepless nights, poopy diapers, peeing through atleast 2 outfits per day (he's got a real hose on him!!), and lots and lots of kisses from mom and dad. Despite the hardships, which I think are very normal for first time parents, he is such a sweet baby and we will definitely keep him.
We are so grateful to be his parents and love seeing him change every day. Here's to another week!

He found his fingers...

Tummy time-he's not a fan!



23 comments:

Unknown said...

Glad to hear you all are doing well. What a cutie! Can't wait to see you guys in Salt Lake!

DeAnn said...

He's so cute. I'm glad you're surviving!

Teisa Linscott said...

Oh Whit he is do darling. I wish I could meet him. babies are hard at first but it gets easier. You look great by the way.

Michelle said...

Congratulations! You'll be a pro before you know it! Motherhood is amazing!!!!

scott and linds said...

oh Whit and Joel- He's SO SO cute! I can't believe how much he changes in such a short amount of time.. I hope I get to see you guys soon!! Sorry bout the no sleep, but hey- its all worth it! ADORABLE!! (I still can't believe you guys have a little baby right now!! - haha- crazy and awesome!!) xx

Colleen said...

Oh so cute! You probably already know this, but we dramatically decreased the number of Elijah's soakings when someone finally told us to make sure his equipment was pointing down when we put on his diaper. So simple, yet so effective. :)

He is SO CUTE! These first months are so hard, but enjoy them!

heather said...

Glad things are going well. I love the last picture! So precious the way he is sleeping

Lindsey said...

He is adorable!

Megan Kyle and Porter Cross said...

Whit, he is so darling. Might I suggest pampers diapers... We first had huggies on Porter but he peed out of them and had way too many blow outs. I think Pampers work better for boys... or something. Porter never pees out in his Pampers. He is 9 weeks old and the nights never get easier so best of luck to ya :)

Tamara said...

I can't get over how cute he is! He looks so snuggly, I just love it! Delicious!

Sarah said...

It is such a change isn't it?...But well worth it! I am so glad you all are doing well.

lesliel1 said...

Congratulations Whit and Joel! What a good looking little guy - great genes, of course. We are thrilled he is here and healthy. When can we hold him??? Are you coming to SLC anytime soon?
Love you!

Jodee Luke said...

so sweet. hope you are doing well:) we need to get together sometime.

Angie Lewis said...

Congratulations! He's so sweet! I'm sad we're missing all these cute new kids...we miss our Kohl's buddies too!

Danny and Lauren's Blog said...

Oh he is precious! Give thelittle guys kisses from me and hang in there mom and dad. =) Xoxo, L

Julie said...

awwww...he's so cute!! Tucker had those same hats! haha. I love him, he's so tiny and so perfect! Good job guys :) Congratulations!!

Josh Hatch said...

Oh he is precious. I can't wait to meet him. See you soon.

Thekla and Grayson said...

Congrats to you Joel and Whitney! He looks so beautiful! Being a parent is just a crazy wonderful time and I am so glad everything went ok and your doing well.

Megan said...

He is adorable! The sleepless nights will get better!

The Wilsons said...

Oh, I love the first picture!!! He is so adorable!!!! So happy for you guys and wish we were in Milwaukee!!!

Shannon said...

Congratulations! HE is beautiful!! I am so happy for you both! You guys look sleepy :)

Vic, Linds, and the girls... said...

Congrats!! He is so darling!!

seanandmichelle said...

Oh...he is sooo cute!