11 Days Old

Alden is 11 days old today. It's amazing how much can change in such a short amount of time. Sometimes it occurs to me that we're still not at his "due date." We got him early.  As I hold him and smell his baby scent I thank God that we're done waiting. (I'm also secretly grateful that I can sleep on my back again, see my toes and tie my own shoes, not to mention bend over without squatting to pick something up!)

Daddy enjoys the snuggles between Alden's meals.

 Alden is forever bringing his hands to his face.  He has even found his thumb to suck on already.  He pulls on the rest of his face with the remaining fingers, so it's not so cute to photograph, so you'll have to take my word on it!

 His nose is so precious to me, I love to rub noses or smother it with kisses.  I may be slightly bias, but he is the cutest kid I've ever seen...

And how does Boone react to Alden? Fairly well, I'd say! He gives Alden a reverent distance and seems to understand that I am not quite ready for the long walks we once enjoyed. Alden in turn ignores the barking that happens anytime someone passes our house or a neighbor gets out of a car... and when the mailman comes to drop off the mail... oh, my.

We are loving our new "normal."