8 days old

Incredible. I can hardly believe that it was over a week ago now that the little bean entered the world. He is such a peaceful, contented little guy.

Yesterday we took him to church, and to walmart. Church was not too stressful. I sat in the little cry room most of the service because Ethan decided he needed to eat about 4 minutes into the service. That's okay... the rocker was very comfy and I was still able to hear the service. They even brought communion back there, which I thought was nice. Afterward we needed food for lunch and I had a few things I needed also. Darrell didn't exactly want to take us all home and then go back out so Ethan got his very first trip to walmart. It was a decidedly short trip but Ethan had had enough by the time we were ready to check out. I think he was overstimulated. I feel like a whiner, but the trip wore me completely out. I think I'll try to stick a little closer to home for the rest of the week.

Thanksgiving is going to be a bit of an adventure but thankfully Emily and her husband Jerry are coming up on Wednesday night. Emily has never cooked Thanksgiving dinner but she can do most of the cooking. That will allow me to rest a little more. Right now I know I couldn't get up and cook the whole meal. I'm sure I'll feel much better on Thursday but it'll still be good not to have to wear myself out.

Deborah and Kendle are hoping to be here in time for dessert. My mouth is watering already thinking about pumpkin pie.