Today Hudson turned two weeks old. We have all made it through the immediate aftermath--and chaos--of bringing home a new baby. Although we're still not getting a good night's sleep (well, I'm not--everyone else seems to be doing OK), we're sure loving this little guy. He's got two very attentive, involved and helpful big sisters who love to feed him, talk to him, hold him and tell him how gosh darn cute he is. Here are a few things we've learned--or remembered--during the past couple of weeks:
1. "Belly cords" (as Ella calls them) are not welcome in our home.
2. It is possible to nurse a baby and hold a two-year-old on your lap at the same time.
3. Babies can scream pretty loud.
4. Bowel movements, burping and breast pumping are appropriate dinnertime conversation topics.
5. When diapering a baby boy, it's best to point everything downward (thanks to my sister for that one).
6. It's OK to eat at McDonald's every other day.
7. The "charm" of waking up for middle-of-the-night feedings wears off very quickly.
8. Losing 30 pounds in two weeks isn't so hard--sign me up for some kind of contest!
9. Help from family and friends is so appreciated!
10. I have the cutest, funniest, sweetest kids in the world.
Can't wait to see what we learn in the next two weeks--and beyond!
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