Peaceful Contentment

Jess and I left Minnesota on Wednesday the 21st of January. As we approached the airport a sense of calm excitement filled our bodies. Zach helped us check in because we had our luggage and the baby and truthfully we were alittle uncoordinated... I know hard to believe! We needed to take two planes to get home, the first one landed in Phoenix and the second one in Burbank. Once the plane took off both Jess and I squeezed each others hand and looked into one anothers eyes in almost disbelief. Could we really be taking off on a plane to California with our son in our arms? Actually he was around my waist in a pouch. We had gotten to this point somehow and reality was slowly appearing.
Exiting the airplane and walking on California ground somehow made it all so much more real. With each step the excitement and contentment grew. Janet was waiting for us at baggage claim, what a great welcome home.
The next few days were filled with visitors. Although it sure was needed there was a bigger need, and that was to just be alone with our son. We needed time to take it all in, to wake up with him, feed him, play with him, stare at him, to simply enjoy him. For the past few weeks we were surrounded by people, which we were grateful for, but now we needed some time.
Today my sister Gaby stopped by and thankfully she brought her camera with her. She managed to photograph her nephew between his naps. There is no mistaking that she got more than one brilliant shot. When she left I hugged her extra hard I didn't want to let go. We are home with our child because she made "the call."
It has been an awe inspiring experience for me to watch Jess with his son. There is a new sparkle in Jesse's eye, something I have never seen before.
Each day it is a race between the two of us to get to the baby. Whoever gets there first...wins!
Tomorrow is a big day...the baby's first appointment with his Pediatrician. My guess is he weighs 10 lbs the way he is sucking down 4oz each feeding. We are interested in hearing this Doctors philosophy. Unfortunately we did not get to interview this Doctor prior due to insurance policies but she is a referral from my Doctor and I am hoping it's a good fit for us.
Given our nature before long our front door will be open for all those who want to come visit our special miracle. He has no idea how healing he is to so many of us. When you are in his presence you can not help but be affected by his sweet power.
I can hear his cry for more formula but it's too late...Daddy beat me to it!