One Week Old

Our little Austin is one week old today!  We have learned so much in that week too.  We love being parents and it is so great to be each other's support team. We have laughed, cried, laughed, and cried some more.  Scott especially finds his little farts amusing... they are pretty cute!  We also love when Austin has his new diaper just about to be on and then he pees! That is sure fun!  Austin loves to cuddle, especially when he is laying on one of our chests.  He had his first official bath today because his umbilical cord fell off.  He has such a cute belly button. :)  He didn't seem to mind it!  One day he will enjoy playing with all of the bath toys we got for him.  He also did some tummy time today.  I laid him down and he was very content staring at me the whole time.  He was trying to figure out what to do with his long legs.  Mickey came over to do "tummy-time" too.  Mickey is sure beginning to love our Austin.  When we have to change Austin's diaper, Mickey will either follow us to the diaper changing area or he will lead us there.  He is never too far away from Austin.  I can tell that they will be good buddies!  Simba is still shy of this new creature we brought into the house.  He is also still freaked out by the ENORMOUS bear that Austin got from Grandma and Grandpa.  This bear is 53 inches long and looks like a very large person.  Hopefully soon he will be comfortable with everyone.  Simba has mellowed quite a bit since we have gotten him.  

Austin had his second doctor's appointment today too!  He gained 9 ounces!  This puts him close to his birth weight again.  The doctor was very pleased with this progress.  Austin was very laid back during the appointment too.  I hope this laid back style continues.  :)

I received a couple cards from my class to congratulate us on Austin's arrival.  They are soooo cute!  They are so excited that he FINALLY made his arrival.  My mom told me that if I didn't have the baby soon, the kids would start thinking  that I was just gaining weight and wanted an early summer.  :)  Here are a few of what the cards said: (I am also keeping the spelling how they had it!)  The third one is my favorite! :)

• Mrs. E,   I really miss you and I hope you will bring Austin to our classroom to show Austin!  Tell Austin I said happy birthday!  I miss you!  We all miss you!
• Finally Austn Scott came out Yay Yay I can't wait to see him in percen!
• Baby Time!  Yay new baby in town!  Yay you got a new baby yay.  I hope he's a good baby.  Anyways, we really miss you so much.  I hope you love him and you should probably use those toys that every one got you.  I hope you love them Mrs. Engemann.