Gavin

Heidi and Aaron had their baby on Monday night. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 3 ounces and has an adorable round face, double chin, and little chubby legs. Zack and Austin got to have a slumber party at our house. They played here all day yesterday and then got to play some more today. They are cute boys and were so good. Having three 2-year-olds in the house is fun (and a bit of a workout). I was very grateful for quality friends and family that helped me out with my “mom” stuff yesterday, so I could be an aunt for the day . . . Jennie got Elise to and from preschool, Nate took my spot at Emily’s fieldtrip, Jody came to watch our kids/feed them dinner/make puppets while we went to the hospital, and Claudy took Ben with her to pack meeting. I love nice people!

I also love holding newborn babies. I love the way they smell, and the funny little faces they pull, and the way they are still pretty much curled up in a ball. I could have held him all night, but there was a line of other people waiting. Gavin is going to get lots of lovin’ when they take him home. I think Zack kissed him 28 times in the short time we were at the hospital.

It’s been good for Abby to have some friends her age to play with. I was a little worried about how she would act, but she was great and shared her toys and books (and mom) amazingly well. Elise and Emily did a fabulous job of keeping everyone entertained. They were good helpers. It was fun pretending to be a family of eight for a couple of days. It’s funny how the house felt a little empty tonight with just four kids around.