Our Buddy Griffin

Grandma Avonne with Griff. I had an appointment that morning, and needed some extra help, so Ben's mom came over that morning so I could take a shower etc. before we went to Rochester. She was a big help. Griffin just stared at her while she talked and sang to him. He loves singing!
Two days after we got home from the hospital. This is the spot where we took my belly pictures, so we thought it would be fitting to take a picture of who was living inside my belly for all those pictures!

His favorite sleeping spot with dad in the recliner.

Wide awake! He is such a joy.

Update

What a whirlwind! These last two weeks have been soooo busy- doing what?? Suddenly the day is over, and I feel like nothing was accomplished except for taking care of Griffin. Now that I'm feeling so much better and have more energy, I'm able to get more things done around the house while he sleeps.

Griffin has been the biggest joy to have. He is such a content baby and is smiling a lot more lately. The smile doesn't last long, and it's not intentional, but it is sure fun to look at!! He is a really good eater and LOVES to nurse. He'll be fussing because he's hungry, and as soon as he gets latched- he's done for. His body relaxes, his eyes close and he's in the zone! Nursing has been such a special time for him and I. And it's much more enjoyable now that I'm healing.

Ben went back to work last Wednesday, so it was a tough week for him. He wished so much that he could take the rest of the week off and stay home with Griff and I, but he had to go back. This week, I've been on my own during the day and things have gone very well so far.

We had soooooooooo many visitors over the last two weeks, which has been very nice. We really enjoyed when they brought food too! Ben and I are truely blessed to have such awesome friends and family in our lives.

Griffin has his two week appointment today, so we'll get him weighed and make sure everything is on track still. I don't anticipate any new issues arising, so the appointment should go fast.

Thank you again to everyone for the gifts and food over the last two weeks. I can't tell you how greatful we are for everyone's support as we stumble through parenthood. It's a new journey for the two of us and Griff gets to tag along for the ride. I'll get new pictures up this week too. He's getting chubby and looking less "newborn-like." It's a fun time in our life!