Young Ezra has now met all four of his grandparents. The Spitzer set arrived last night looking impressively fresh after a car trip from Canton, OH. Ez had been having kind of a difficult day yesterday (his first), what with the fussing and the crying and such. But, blessedly, he calmed right down by the time they got here.
Grandma and Grandpa were, as could be expected, entranced.
Meanwhile, he slept better last night than ever before, getting up only a couple of times (though one of those times included, I'm told, a marathon excretory session involving 4 different diapers in very rapid succession).
Ash is starting to get the hang of the whole "sleep when he sleeps" advice. It's tempting to use his naps as opportunities to get stuff done, carry on actual conversations, or, most often, just sit there and enjoy the little guy. But, that strategy adds up to zero sleep for mama -- this the person who has difficulty functioning on less than 7 hours of sleep normally. She'd been averaging about two per day since delivery. Anyway, they're both napping at this moment.
OK, lots more loved ones coming in in the next 24 hours, including uncle Josh, aunt Lisa, cousins from both sides, great-godmother and who knows who else. Tomorrow, we abbreviate his penis.
Much love,
Gabe, Ash and Ez
2 comments:
Dear Gabe and Ashley,
Congratulations on the newest addition to your family. Ezra James is most handsome. Grandpa Spitzer tells me “James” is in honor of Uncle Jim (my father). He truly would be honored and so proud of you. I only wish he were here to tell you himself. I look forward to watching him grow through pictures on this site.
Enjoy every step of parenthood; it truly does go by fast. Best Wishes to you both from your cousins in Omaha, Nebraska.
Best regards,
Dawn
He's soooo cute. And I love Ez. Matches the Gabe and Ash versions of is parents' names. Keep on keeping on, you guys. Gotta go...my newborn is napping and I'm not!
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