We're so glad to have Grandma Helen here. Laurel is glad to see her and has been asking her all kinds of questions. She spent a long time holding Nathaniel and visiting. Heather and Nathaniel are doing well. It was a good day.
It has been an interesting experience to be the primary caretaker for Laurel the last few days. I always try and remember how important being a mom is and how demanding it is but to do it for a few days by myself was enjoyable and a good reminder. Heather does an amazing job. For example, when Heather packs the diaper bag Laurel never wants for a healthy snack, entertainment, or remedies for any inconvenience or emergency. When I pack it its pot luck.
I'm excited to have a son! Nathaniel Weston is his name. Nathaniel means "God has given" which is certainly true. He's named after four great men we hope he will become like, namely: his uncles Nathan and Daniel; Nathaniel Bumppo, my favorite literary character from the Leather Stocking Tales; and Nathanael, one of the original apostles (see John 1: 47-49 below).
John 1:
47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!
48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
48 Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
7 comments:
Congrats! I am so excited for you guys! He is so cute! And the name fits him perfectly - he looks a lot like both of your brothers that he is named after. Glad things went well! (And that your mom could make it there sooner than planned!;D)
What a special time! I'm glad Helen is there. You all look so great on your blog...We're loving the pictures...We are reminded of when you(Weston) were a newborn and are having tender feelings for all of you. Take care of that new baby and Laurel and each other! Give my special thanks and regards to Helen! Love, Grandma and Grandpa Johnson
Congrats Heather!! Let me know if you need anything. I still have some things for you, just a little slow lately. He's beautiful!!
Congradulations. I thought it was a little early. Guess he didn't want to wait. You have a beautiful son.
Christen Funk called me last night to tell me the news, so I checked your blog. Congratulations! I would have thought you'd get another blondie, but there is no reason for that other than Laurel's coloring. We are very excited for you. I rather envy you. We've still got over three months till we get our baby girl. Of course, I'm not looking forward to the sleep deprivation. Good luck with that, and may you enjoy this special time.
He is SO cute!!!! How exciting!! Laurel looks like she really likes her new baby brother:)
We are thinking about you guys, and love you!
-Christen and Zach
Good job Weston on Blogging! Glad everything is going so well.
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