In Honor of Wesley's First Birthday- His First Day Home 08/15/08

Our baby boy turns ONE tomorrow! Where did the time go? It still amazes me that it went so fast! In honor of our son's FIRST birthday, I had planned to do a post a day this past week. But, between finishing up plans for his birthday party and working on another project (There will be a post on Monday explaining this project!!), it slipped my mind. So, instead, I am planning to start tonight and try to do a post a day to catch on the wonderful first year of our beautiful son's life!

Today's post is of his first day home!


The first thing Wesley did after arriving home (after having a diaper change and bottle!) was to try out Daddy's recliner!! He definitely agreed with Daddy about it being comfortable!

Then, Wesley played host to his first guests at home, his Uncle JimEd (holding Wesley) and his Uncle JoJo (red shirt). These are Daddy's two older brothers!!

And, he got to meet his cousin, Ella, for the first time!!

Shortly after that, he met Daddy's best friend, Jesse, and his future best friend, Cash!

Then, after all that company, he took a nap with Daddy! This quickly became a habit!

This is Wesley's first sponge bath. He did not like that at all!!

As you can see, he had a very busy first day at home!

Now to let you in on what I was feeling! I had never been so amazed and scared at the same time! In the hospital, it's easy. There were nurses there to ask questions and who watched Wesley in the nursery, while I got some sleep. But, at home, it was all Jud and I. We were in control of this perfect little person who depended on us to take care of him and make all of the right decisions. I never realized how quick you could fall in love with someone before. Don't get me wrong, I loved him while I was carrying him. But, the first time I held him, it was overwhelming to truly realize that I would give my life for this child without a second thought. He was (and still is) absolutely, amazingly perfect! And, I can definitely say there is not a love out there stronger than a love of a mother for her child. Jud and I are extremely thankful for our little Wesley Neal.