Wee morning hours

One of my favorite times during a day is in the early morning hours. Around 5AM, Zach wakes up in a pretty cheery mood. He's old enough to coo and even flash me a flirty smile before we begin our routine. I'll change and feed him and he'll usually goes back to bed. But every once in a while he'll get a little fussy from all the gas he has. Poor thing would squirm like a worm and just be plain inconsolable.
That's where David steps in. There is something about his voice, or maybe his scent that usually has Zach lulled into submission pretty quickly. Whether it's a Stevie Wonder hit or the rocking motion of his father's arms, Zach become entranced. I guess each parent has their own magic to add to the relationship with their baby. It certainly puts a smile on my face to watch the two of them connecting so beautifully.

Uncle Bill

Uncle Bill came by for a visit during one of Zach's tummy times. It's great to have my family living so close to us. Coming from a alrge family it was always a goal of mine to create that same environment for my family. Now f only I can get my brother to change some diapers.

Red Egg and Ginger

Moon Yute is what they call the celebration in the Chinese culture. The tradition began in China to introduce the child to the public and announce his chosen Chinese name. As in other countries, infant mortality rates in China were quite high prior to the medical advances of the twentieth century. A baby who reached one month of age was likely to survive, and so the event was celebrated. The color Red is for good luck and the Egg symbolizes fertility. The ginger is a cleansing herb that balances the body with the heat that is lost postpartum.
Grandma Lynn came by on Zach's one month date to light incense and bless the house. She brought along tradition foods for the event.

Tummy Time

Zach's pediatrician suggested we begin his "Tummy Time" routine so that his neck muscles can start to develop as well as strengthening is motor skills. With a little encouragement from mom, he was getting the hang of it!
His little audience was silently cheering for him.

Big Papa

David has jumped into Daddyhood with full force. Since being home with a newborn, nothing is predictable. Especially our schedule or lack there of. Everything from when we sleep to when we eat, we utilize each minute wisely. I couldn't imagine trying to go at this alone, so having an extra hand or two has been the sanity I need on a daily basis.
Though they maybe incorrigible at times, they are the three favorite men in my life. Maybe I'm the crazy one.