Week 1 Update

Today Sam is one-week-old and I thought it was as good a time as any to start this blog. We will update often, maybe with a short story or picture; just something to log Sam and his experience with the world. Here's a summary of our week:

September 20: Sam said, "Hello, World!" with a scream we'll never forget. He was a 7 lb 4 oz gem of glory with a temporary cone head. We were tired and in love.
September 21: Big day. Among other things there were shots and the dreaded circumcision. Otherwise known as the "you'll thank us later day". Not fun, but he came through like a champion.

September 22: Welcome home Sam! We came home from the hospital in the VW Bug (!) to the waiting Grandmothers (Bibi and Mimi) and the former "children", Mason and Dixon, the cats.
September 23: We coined the moniker "Orca" for Sam. He sounds just like an orca whale when he's frustrated and hungry. Highest pitch sounds I've ever heard come from a human. We don't know what we're doing, so Orca makes more appearances than any of us would like. Sorry Sam... we'll figure it out soon!!
September 24: First Doctor's appointment. Sam refuses to show the doctor his left eye, but otherwise a stellar review. Every medical professional comments on Sam's hair. Must be good hair!

September 25: I go to Target with Grandma Mimi. The first time Sam and I have ever been separated by more than a couple of rooms. There are some tears from me, but Sam seems to hold it together with no problem.
September 26: Both Grandmas are gone and we haven't run into Orca for a couple of days now. We're really starting to "get" Sam and his ways! Also first Hawkeye game and we dominate Penn State. Sam enjoyed the game with his eyes closed for most of it. I think he was just nervous.

And then today. We can't believe how fast the week went. And we also feel like we've known Sam for a lot longer than we have. He's such a good baby and we are constantly shocked and amazed we've been given this beautiful boy.

Stay tuned... more to come...