Nico is 9 days old!

Nicolas is already 9 days old. Where does time go? So far everyone has gotten into the new routine. It's like Nico has been with us all along. He just fits right in. Nate and Noah just adores him. They wake up in the morning and run to his bassinet to give him a kiss. They're constantly wanting to hold him. It's so cute. We are always nearby watching nervously to make sure they don't get rough with him.

Erdy has taken time off so he's able to spend some time with the older boys. They have spent a day at Santa Cruz at their favorite place..the beach. They have also gone swimming several times and they have visited Chuck E. Cheese. They go to the park everyday. Erdy is getting use to this life style..he doesn't want to go back to work. I don't think the kids want him to go back either. And to be honest, it's been nice to be pampered a little more than usual. I don't know what I'll do next week when he goes back to work and I have all three kids.

At my baby shower, the best advice given to me was to enjoy the moments because they grow up too fast. So it's been a humorous phrase we use around here...we try to remember that when Nate runs through the house tracking dirt after we just finished mopping the floor or when Noah pours his milk into his dinner plate and the late night feedings with Nico. I am trying to enjoy the moments and stay sane. My doctor sent me a congratulations note and at the bottom it says, "the days are long but the years are short." How true that is.

We are overwhelmed with the well wishes we've received....from flowers, balloons, edible bouquets, cards, personal gifts and goodies. Thank you to all of our friends, family, Erdy's co-workers and SCS volunteers. We are so lucky to have your love and support.