Welcome Grandma Patty

Grandma Patty arrived last Saturday from Nashville for a visit with Sully.  She is going to be with us until the end of February.  We are very happy to have the help, and the company.  Not only does she help with Sully, but she cooks and does laundry!  

Best of all, Sully gets to spend lots of time on her lap.  That makes both baby and Grandma happy. 

Mystery Gift

Kris Ann and I love a good mystery as much as anyone.  

So, when the gift in the picture showed up without a card, we looked forward to figuring our who arranged its arrival.  We worked through the night trying to determine which of our friends would be so thoughtful.  It was a long list.  By morning, we struck upon the idea of calling Bert's.  Multiple calls to multiple departments got us nowhere.

At this point, our bloodshot eyes can see no solution to this teaser, so we seek your assistance.  Please let us know which one of you kind-hearted souls was responsible.

If you sent it (and points for the most creative attempt to claim credit), please let us know so we can thank you properly.

Best birthday ever

So, I got a birthday gift and a card from Sully.  I think if you check out the writing, you will quickly agree that he should be in the gifted program.

Home

We've been home a few days now and can't believe how lucky we are.  Knock on wood, Sully hardly fusses and is easily calmed.  He loves to be held and we have had a steady stream of willing friends and family help out with that "chore".  He is sleeping most of the night, and right now only wakes up to eat and then goes right back to sleep.  We've worked out a pretty good night time feeding schedule, and we take turns with those feedings so each can get a bit of uninterrupted sleep.

We've taken a couple of outings, but only to places with lots of open air and few opportunities for germs.  It is taking a concerted effort, but we are trying not to be "those parents" that cringe every time anyone touches our kid.  

Our favorite thing so far is when Sully is quiet and alert, with his big eyes open, taking in a world of new sights and sounds, one of which always being one (or both) of our faces and voices.  It is hard to imagine life before the little guy, and its even harder to imagine loving something so much so quickly.  What an amazing gift a baby is. 

Two shopping days left

For those of you that have forgotten, Sunday is my birthday.

Did I mention that Sunday is my birthday?

Yes, Jon Steven Bial was born 37 years ago this Sunday.

Sunday, don't forget.

Also, comments are welcome. We often get funny emails that seem off color, but really deserve to be shared by all. So post them!

Baby Shower - Feb. 21 - 2 PM

If you didn't get my mom's invite, it's by accident or because of computer error. If you have access to this blog, we'd love to have you.

Email my mom at jbial@msn.com for details.

Visitors

We had a wonderful surprise visit from Kris Ann's friend Zubin.  We were also fortunate to catch Marc on his way out of town.

We feel so blessed to have such good friends.