NAP TIME

THE POWER OF SUGGESTION

It seems that whenever David sports this adorable "PEEP and POOP" onesie, illustrated by our friend Robbi Behr, he "messes" it up within minutes. Coincidence?

OUR SON IS SO ADVANCED!

We promised we wouldn't be the parents that constantly talk their child up as being SOOOOO SMART. But holy cow, David is SO ADVANCED! He is already SMILING...way ahead of the milestone timelines in all of our books. Way to emote, son!

HOME AT LAST

Since we've been home, David has been gradually easing his way into society. He's already been to his first wedding, gone shopping at the supermall, been to work with Mommy ...

had a visit from Auntie JoAnn,


been introduced to SNOW,


made a decision about how he feels about being out in the cold (note hand gesture),


and took a nap on Nana.




He's also been doing a lot of maxing and relaxing and laying around looking CUTE.

PACIFIER FRAUD

The night before we went home from the hospital, we got to room in with David. We learned that David is a smarty-pants. Too smart to buy into this pacifier business. Upon figuring out our little "quiet the baby" scheme, he promptly spit it out and demanded the real thing. THAT'S OUR BOY!








We're pleased to report that they have since come to an agreement and are now peacefully coexisting.

SIDETRACKED

The second day in the hospital, we learned that David had to have surgery to correct part of his digestive system. He spent four long days in the NICU, but proved he was a CHAMP by being very calm (much more calm than MOMMY) and looking cute in his little NICU bassinet.

FIRST DAY

We know we're lame because we waited a month to post anything (Can you believe David's already a MONTH old?). Here's to catching up...

This photo was taken just hours before David was born. Note how relaxed I seem. One word: EPIDURAL. It is a beautiful thing. This is Shirley, my nurse for most of the labor. If you ever have to have a baby, I recommend having Shirley for your labor and delivery nurse. She is the GREATEST! WE LOVE SHIRLEY!


The baby, at last! minutes old...


Hours old, David contemplates the many creative shapes one's facial hair can take.

WELCOME, DAVID

A little belated, but ... WELCOME, DAVID! Our little slice of magic (Josef David Matejicka) was born on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 11:31am. He was 6 Pounds, 15.7 oz and measured 20.5" long.