The Smitty Gritty

The Perfect Baby

I am hesitant to blog about this subject, lest I jinx our house. Cooper is THE perfect baby. He does not fuss unless he's hungry, needs a diaper change, or has a tummy ache. This is his demeanor much of the time when he's awake--just chillin'.

He is a strong baby, lifting his head already and moving it where he wants it. He usually sleepts for 3-1/2 to 4-hour blocks. We have actually had to wake him up a couple of times to feed him. He is a great sleeper; sleeps through almost anything; sleeps almost anywhere; puts himself to sleep if he's already feeling sleepy and you lay him down swaddled in a blanket.

He is such a joy to us. Can I ask for a more perfect baby? Our little family feels so complete, and we are so content right now. This is the life....

A Massage, and then Bed Time in Nana's PJs

After his bath, Cooper was treated to a full-body massage, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was all about Momma rubbing him down with baby lotion, despite the scared look in the first picture. Daddy was playing paparazzi again.

Once the massage was over, it was time for bed. We chose some PJs given to us by Cooper's Nana (Great-Grandma Gunning). They were so soft and comfy....

...and made Coop look utterly adorable.

First Bath at Home

Another big first...the first bath at home. Cooper didn't really like his first sponge bath at home, that is until we got to his head. He LOVED having his hair washed. He quieted right down and enjoyed the nice head massage. (Daddy had been helping but is not in the pictures.)

Going Home...

After three days in the hospital, we were more than ready to go home. Cooper got all dressed up for the occasion, looking like a dapper little man.

He decided he needed a nap before we made the "journey" home, but refused to give up his paci even though he wasn't sucking on it; he clung tight to it as if for security.

Then he was nearly ready to go.

One more family photo first...do we look tired yet? :o)

Visitors from Afar

Several visitors have come from afar to see the new babe...

Great-Aunt Denise (Nathan's Aunt) and Great-Uncle Jim traveled 3 hours from Columbia, SC to visit Cooper the day after his birth. We thoroughly enjoyed their visit and hope they are able to visit again soon.

Monday night after we arrived home from the hospital, Grammie (Chrystal's Mom) came to stay. She will be taking care of us for just over 2 weeks. Aren't we lucky (spoiled)? Cooper loves his Grammie and already responds to her voice.