Let the posting of pictures and videos of our second child begin. He’s a good little boy, so far, and he likes to do his impersonation of a pterodactyl or veloceraptor.
He’s been super good, considering he’s been stuck in the foot numerous times by the doctors so they can take blood from him. Hopefully, that will stop soon.
We brought Benjamin home yesterday, and for the first time, I realized again how much things change when you have a new addition to the family.
All of our relationships are changing, but things are especially changing for Nathan. He’s used to being the only child. Now he’s a big brother. He has to compete for attention, and no matter what we do to include him and pay attention to him, he is going to be looking for attention from his mommy, daddy, and grandparents.
He’s doing well as a big brother, as you can see by the pictures. But, please pray for us as we work through this time of transition. Thanks.
This morning I woke up to Janell telling me that her water had broken. It was 5:30 in the morning. We rapidly got everything together, hopped in the car, and went to the hospital. The crazy day had just begun.
Arriving at the hospital at 6:15, they started checking her out to make sure that she was in labor. She certainly was. The problem was that the baby was breech. They wanted to do a c-section, but he didn’t want to wait for that. He was born at 7:10 with no c-section.
So, Benjamin Joseph was born on July 14, 2008, at 7:10, weighing in at an even 6 pounds and measuring 19 inches long. Mom and baby are doing fine.
Here are some pictures. Video will be coming soon.
Last night we played a make-up game of t-ball because the first game of the season was rained out. There were only a few kids there, so we played four on three. Nathan loved it, and he did so good, too. It was like t-ball finally clicked for him.
Today was a normal game, and he did great in the field, too. He chased down the ball and threw it to first base. He’s doing really well.
Here’s a video of him hitting and running.
I downloaded this song for free from iTunes, and the first time I heard it, I was in an airplane going to Cuba to teach the last intensive course of a three year program. It absolutely touched a chord with where I am in my life. Listen to the lyrics. Right now, it’s my prayer.
