The first week home. . . .

Hi -

Where did the week go? Pat and I are amazed at how quickly the past week has gone by with little Madeline at home with us. We have had a lot of fun getting to know Maddie and getting used to be parents. Here are a few lessons we have learned already:

1) Little Girl or Little Boy - it doesnt matter, open the diaper slowly to let in the air! Maddie has gone potty in our hands quite a bit!

2) Baby monitors are NOT walkie talkies. . . .Pat was in the nursery and called for me using the baby monitor while I was in our bedroom. . . . .I proceeded to talk into the reciever like he could hear me back! Hello Jamie!!!!

3) Teamwork is key. . . .as first time parents, it takes both of you to tackle a 6lb 9oz newborn!

4) Time is going way too fast. . .she will be 16 before we know it! We are quickly learning to savor each and every day because she is changing constantly.

Besides our time at home relaxing, we did have the opportunity to get out of the house on Friday morning for Maddie to get her first professional pictures taken. We just got an email that they are loaded online. . . .one word describes them - BEAUTIFUL!

Go online and take a look . . . .

http://www.spottswoodphotography.com/wordpress/

We will be spending the rest of the weekend relaxing and visiting with family and friends!

More to come. . . .

Jamie