Molly & Elliot: One Week Old!

Lucas is one week old today and it was definitely time for some new pics and an update. He has continued to make progress but is still in NICU learning how to eat like a big boy. He is off of all fluids and got his UVC (belly tube) taken out earlier today. Here he is with his feeding tube - sorry, can't get away from all the wires and tubes!

If I had one word to describe him I would say - SLEEPY! Actually I would say perfect, but you get the point.

My mom givin' some lovin! He always turns his head in to reciprocate.

When he is awake, he just stares at us. I think he has a wise soul!

Here he is with the middle finger - OOPS! Reminded me of sweet little Emersyn and I just know that they are kindred spirits. Friends in heaven who can't wait to be reunited!

This is the special outfit that our wonderful birth mom gave him. She put it on him when I wasn't there and I just cried when I saw it! There are no better words for this little guy. He truly is a miracle!

Our new family (well, minus Lucas)!

Proud Daddy!

This was the very first time that I was able to hold him and he actually smiled! It was like he had been anticipating it as much as I was.

I love love LOVE this boy and his serious little face! Hopefully he can join the real world very soon! Love and miss you all!!!

Jaycie-isms

"I'm being a lazy potato"

"I wonder if I'm famous..."

"Mom today was not my lucky day!"
"Why do you say that?"
"Cuz a bird pooped on my shoulder."

While waiting for "Wicked" to start Jaycie was dangerously close to the balcony railing. Me: "Honey don't mess around or you'll fall down there & die." Her: "I know, I know, but which row would I land on?"

When deciding where to go for our date together, "Let's go someplace romantic Mom."

Before biting into a granola bar, "Mom, how much fiber is in this?"

While driving in the car she asked, "Mom, when will I get my first armpit hair?"

"Mom, you're stressed."
"I'm not stressed. Why do you say that?"
"Cuz you're breathing alot!"

Jaycie really likes to help with #1 diapers & I handle the #2's. While I began to tackle a #2 she asked "Mom, can I do that one?" "No honey, it's a poopy one." "Well, how much poop, like a quarter of an inch?"

Me: Jaycie I should teach you how to cook some stuff.
Jaycie: No thanks Mom, I'll just read the boxes when I'm old. You know, make easy stuff.

Me: "What did you have for lunch today?"
Jaycie: "Stuffed Up Pizza." (Stuffed Crust Pizza)

"That is total drama!"

"Mom we should try to stick our feet in like one of those little baby pools filled with water. I think that would be really refreshing."

After I dressed Lucas in a shirt that said "Gone Fishin" Jaycie asked, "Mom, is he actually GOING FISHING?"

"What's the worst that could happen?"

When asked how she felt about her new baby brother: "I kinda wish he was a puppy."

Guess we're gonna have to do this the old fashioned way!

While (not so patiently) waiting for dinner: "Mom I NEED dinner to live!"

Glittering is bad, right Mom?
(Me) I don't know honey, what is glittering?
You know, when people throw junk & stuft all over the ground. (Me) Oh yes, glittering is very bad!

Mom, can I pay my tithing with Peter Piper tokens?

While waiting in line for a slide at Waterworld: "I think my heart is trying to tell me I'm afraid so I won't go."

"A tooth ache is like a stomach ache with your tooth!"

"Can't you feel my heart beeping?"

While making dinner: "Mom do we have any of that popping spider (sparkling cider) stuff?"

"Zach throws me so high I can see Chelsea (Grandma's dog) up in Heaven!"

"You're getting on my nerds (nerves)."

"My limbs need a rest."

"How refreshing!"

"What the hack!"

"Don't worry, I got it all under control."

"I know I can't be dreaming!"

"That smells like old mushroom soup."

"I'm just a big cutie!"

"My name should be Sparagus, cause I love it (asparagus) so much."

"I wish I could rewind the whole planet 8 days back to when Kennedi (her El Paso cousin) was here."

When asked how she got so smart... "I just have a good brain, Mom."

"That's clever!"

"Mom, we should get a motorcycle like that for our whole family."
(Me) "Jaycie, those cost a lot of money."
"Doesn't matter. You can use your savings account."

(During her prayer) "Please bless the whole planet, even the ones in outer space."

11 comments:

Annette said...: He is just a doll. My fave is the one of he and Elliot.; January 14, 2009 at 7:08 PM
Ford Family said...: Oh what an adorable little guy! That one with the pacifier, I feel like he's just tempting me to give him a squeeze!; January 14, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Krazy Kobels said...: Ditto!!!! He looks so perfect, I can't wait to get some love too! Miss you soooooooo much.; January 14, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Olsen Family said...: He is beautful and I am glad he is doing so well. I love the picture of all of you it is beautiful; January 14, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Rhett and Dora said...: He is so handsome! The wires are just a part of his getting ready to come home. He looks like he has sweet peace in his heart. You both will be wonderful parents. Now...he just needs some chubby cheeks like Jaycie when she was little and had her little Nuk pacifier. I love it!; January 15, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Renae said...: I love his smile when you're holding him. That is so sweet!; January 15, 2009 at 7:42 AM
The Frosts said...: I love that he and Emersyn both have attitude when you try to wake them up. They will definitely be bosom friends! I love that cut lil' baby smile when you're holding him. What a great guy!; January 15, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Kathy said...: He is perfect. Glad to hear his progress is going so well.; January 16, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Danette said...: Welcome back to the real world! He is darling and amazing. I'm just in tears with excitement for you!! I love watching miracles and blessings happen and what an adventure this has been. We're glad you've made it home with your bundle of joy!!; January 19, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Adam Jensen said...: Such a handsome guy. I love that he smiled at you. What a tender mercy. He loves you guys so much!!! I love it!!!! I love that you guys are a family. NICU stays are hard, but they make you so grateful too.; January 19, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Steve and Stace said...: Ok Mommy time to put up some new pics of all you guys, especially little Lucas! Tell him how much I love and miss him. Please kiss him every day for me! :)
Thank you for being my miracle
Love you guys!; January 30, 2009 at 4:02 PM