Look at that cutie....

1. Jayden Isaiah weighed in on 10/19/06 at 17:25 with a head circumference of 14.5cm and a length of 20.5 inches. He is a sweet natured child that only cries when he is hungry or needs his diaper changed. I have had fun cuddleling with him. He loves to snuggle underneath your chin on your shoulder.
3. Of note is his extraordinary ability to spray everything in reach while getting his diaper changed. He made me laugh hysterically when he got himself in the face today. Janelle tried to cover him when he started to urinate while changing his diaper which shifted the aim to his own face. His disgruntled look was priceless. Champ that he is, he didn't cry until we cleaned his face with a cold wet wipe.
5. Poor Dassah was banned from the house here so I took her to the kennel hoping she will get more attention for the week. She had enjoyed the roaming of the backyard and sunbathing but didn't understand being stuck outside. Today I went back home and while running into the house for a few errands she made it obvious that she remembers where she is suppose to sleep -- in her (my) bed. She curled up and napped with multiple snorts and sighs prompted at getting acknowledged for her location. After being forced to the garage to be crated overnight the last few nights, I can't blame her.

I came back to SC and got to cuddle Jayden for about an hour. I fed his parents in exchange for time to hold him. I think I've got this figured out.... I feed them and get to cuddle him and then eat after they sneak him back. That works. I am so blessed to enjoy these special moments watching Jayden take in the world with those absorbing looks. It makes me recognize that God is so gracious. He created families to protect and love us and nurture us as we grow. What a blessed life we have to live in America with warm homes, food and love and freedom to learn about God. And what a blessing to overhear his parents praying with their 5 day old son as they laid him in the crib. What awesome examples of parents... thanks God for getting to observe these special moments that are just reminders of the small ways you love us as father, husband, lover and friend and creator. Lord you are good and your love it endures forever...