Family Time

Wow, the past two days have been great.

Tuesday night we tucked Kelson into his pack n play in our room after his bottle and he was sound asleep. He slept for 5 hrs, before I finally woke him up to eat. This is the first time he was ever really able to sleep in a dark, quiet place, since the NICU is busy 24/7. I got up to feed him around 2:30 AM and he was wide awake, so I spent some time hanging out with him on his blanket. He ate again at 6 AM, and after I fed him, I woke Krista up so I could catch a few more hours of sleep.

Kristas parents came and took Claire to the 4th of July parade in Bellflower, and Kristas grandma came over to hold Kelson for the first time. We ended up having an impromptu cookout at our house with Kristas family. Everyone left after lunch, and Krista, Claire, and Kelson all laid down for naps. I decided to do something I hadn't done in a looong time...watch a movie.

After everyone was awake, we took Kelson on his first outing. We went to our friends, The Todds, so Claire could swim in their new pool. Kelson and I hung out in the A/C while Krista and Claire swam. We went back home and got everyone ready for bed. This time it was Kristas turn to get up for the feedings.

Today I went and got a truckload of boxes and furniture out of storage, and we worked on unpacking and putting stuff away. Claire went to Miss Connies, so we could actually get some stuff accomplished. Kelson has really been easy going since we brought him home. As long as his belly is full, and his pants are clean, he is pretty happy.

Tonight we had more family come to visit. Kristas Aunt and Uncle brought pizza, and 3/4 of the Voelker clan came over.

Tomorrow we will be going back to Champaign for Kelsons audiology appointment. He did not pass the screening in the NICU, so we have to do some more investigating. It is a three hour test, and he is expected to sleep through it...keep your fingers crossed that he cooperates!