A nap, some coffee and a meal

Well, I am feeling a lot better at the moment than I did this morning. When David saw the state I was in, he went into disaster mode. A trip to the grocery store, the coffee shop and some nap time for me -- aaah, much better! David knows that I am a girl who requires frequent meals and a good night's sleep. Lacking both does NOT agree with me.

Matthew is doing great and we are learning more about him every day. Charming details which I am sure Matthew will appreciate when he is older and can read this:

1. Matthew is very gassy and can burp like a teenage boy.

2. Matthew is a slooooow eater.

3. Matthew loves to be cuddled.

and, as Cameron shared with his teacher today:

4. "My baby cries ALOT."

Today I got a chance to try out my Hotsling pouch. I've been waiting for this moment since we began the adoption process and it was not a disappointment. I love babywearing! And, as it turns out, so does Matthew. A very fussy Matthew quickly calmed down and fell asleep once he was in the pouch. Now to convince David that I NEED the blue/seersucker Ergo baby carrier and a mei tai carrier . . .

Cameron has also repeatedly told Daddy that I need a new necklace. When Cameron was born, David gave me a beautiful necklace with three diamonds for the three members of our family. I always wear it and have told Cameron its meaning. Without prompting from me, it occurred to Cameron that we now have FOUR family members and I should have FOUR diamonds. I like the way he thinks!