first hours

Oh Sir William...my most affectionate name for you yet.

Your birthday is so special to us.  Mommy had a smile on my face most of the day. I don't have a picture of Daddy, but his smile doubled mine. We were so ready to meet you, to hold you, to know you.

I smiled most of the day until these got real bad....

It was well worth the little pain I felt for this sweet moment. Tears flooded down my cheeks as I first saw you, my son. I knew the name Daddy and I chose for you fit you perfectly in that moment. To hear you immediately scream as you made your entrance into our world was the most comforting sound. As you screamed, your bottom lip poked out and Daddy and I looked at each other and both said, "he looks just like Tucker!"

This is Mommy's first moment of holding you in my arms. I carefully inspected every inch of you admiring your beautiful pink color, your very very blonde hair, blue eyes, and all things healthy baby boy! 

The nurses cleaned you up, weighed you, made sure things were in their rightful place, and gave you back to me. I had the opportunity to nurse you in a quiet room. I will always cherish these few first moments alone with you. You were alert and ready to eat, exactly what I had prayed for. I told you all about your family and then proceeded to sing Jesus Loves Me. Unfortunately, you immediately quit eating and started screaming like a banchie. I stopped and you resumed eating. 

Daddy had his first look at you and you cried again. He just laughed and kissed you a lot. 

The troops came in. 

Marmie was first to hold you and admire all your handsomeness. She is quite the Marmie to look up to. Get ready for lots of fun, active play time with this special one. She will love you like no other and will be your biggest fan.

Then Gigi. It seems as though you immediately admired her. And you should. She is a woman of high esteem. She will encourage and love you for years to come. 

Poppie. He's a man of few words and much wisdom. He will teach you how to fix a sink as well as teach you the aerodynamics of flying a kite. He will let you help and let you fail but never leave your side. You will cherish this relationship.

Oh Papa. He will love you with all of his heart. I mean ALL of his heart. He will be the best example of what loving others looks like. Watch and learn. 

Daddy and Mommy. We can't wait to raise you as our son. A gift to us. 

Next you enjoyed your first bath. 

And relaxed under the warm light while Mommy got ready to take you upstairs for our first night together. Little did you know you were about to meet your big brothers! 

But not before Dr. Hilton got to spend some quiet time with you. She prayed for your life throughout the day and delivered you into this world in the most calm, confident manner. You are very special to her as she is so special to us. Her confidence is in the Lord and we were so confident in her! She was more than a doctor. She is a friend, our videographer, and phototographer for the day! 

Next up: time with your big brothers!