Daddy has perfected the “swaddle”… the technique of wrapping an infant tightly thus they feel secure and warm. Mom tries, but Blaise usually breaks through her swaddles within minutes. Check out this picture… Blaise looks like a burrito
Archive for the ‘1st Few Weeks at Home’ Category
I crown thee “Swaddle King”
December 15, 2009
“First” Class Mail
December 8, 2009
Blaise is growing and growing… and his parents are so proud of his “first” experiences!! The mailman brought Blaise’s “first” class mail… something we were so proud to see!! Our little man is on the grid On the way to the mailbox, daddy snapped this picture… Blaise’s first snowfall. Absolutely beautiful!!
A cat’s perspective to new baby
December 4, 2009
“Dogs have masters, but cats have staff” Our cats are completely baffled by Blaise’s arrival! Its funny, actually. They circle our feet repeatedly, rub against our legs, turn their heads and perk their ears as if to ask, ’who is this tiny intruder that has sent our delicately structured pecking order on its end?’ Both of the cats cry if [...]
Learning the true powers of *Sleep*
December 4, 2009
Like all new parents, we cannot get enough newborn snuggles or kisses, and find ourselves foregoing the swing or bassinet, preferring instead to feel sweet Blaise sawing logs on our chest. Blaise’s first day home was no different, as Daddy and son enjoyed an afternoon on the couch watching football. The problem: this glorious marathon of sleep and bonding lasted [...]
First Christmas Tree
December 4, 2009
The Bonnells have an annual tradition of chopping down a Christmas tree the weekend after Thanksgiving. Blaise and mommy came home from the hospital on Saturday (2 days after turkey day), and they spent that day resting and getting acclimated to their new surroundings. When Sunday came around it was a beautiful and 60 degrees [...]
