Nathan's messy day

Yesterday was Todd's first day back at work since Nathan was born. We were both bummed, as it has been so great to spend so much time together as our new little family unit. Unfortunately, we still haven't hit the lotto jackpot, and there are still bills to pay, so real life had to intrude.

Overall our day was pretty mellow, but Nathan decided to make things a little more interesting by exploring all of the ways that a 12-day-old can make a mess. He started right after breakfast by spitting up all over his blanket and pjs while I was pumping. This was followed by an explosive and leaky diaper that soaked through diaper, pjs, sheet saver, and sheet. During one of his evening feeding sessions (thankfully conducted in just a diaper), he decided to drench himself in milk--face, chin, chest, armpits and hair! To cap off the day, while Todd was changing the diaper, Nathan peed all over Todd's hand and all over himself! Needless to say, I am very thankful to have a washing machine and dryer in the house; I'm not sure how people with a new baby and coin operated laundry avoid going broke.

In other news, yesterday was also a big day, as Nathan lost his umbilical cord, and the plastibell from his circumcision also came off. He's getting to be a big boy! He seems to enjoy being awake after his 8:30 am feeding and his 5:30 pm feeding, and loves to stare at the quilt on the back of the couch, the ceiling fan, and his friend cow who magically appeared on the side of his crib thanks to mommy.

Nathan loves his new friend cow.

Daddy and Nathan were both worn out by the busy day yesterday.

Nathan appears to have inherited Mommy's flair for the dramatic--clearly, he is finished with dinner!