Four Weeks of Pure Bliss

Clark turned 4 weeks old today. It is amazing how much he has already grown. He has such a sweet demeanor. He is a peaceful and happy baby. Brent and I are extremely in love with our little boy. 

Things for Brent and me to remember:

• Sometimes we call Clark: Handsome, Mr. Man, Fuss Budget, Poopster or Sir Poops-A-Lot.
• He sleeps like a champ - He started sleeping 5 hours through the night (aka sleeping through the night) at week one.
  
• He is the king of hiccups.
• He loves to play with his dad.
  
• He likes to sit near a window and soak in the sunlight.

Happy One Month Anniversary, Clark! 

Mom and Dad can't imagine life without you.

It Finally Arrived!

Clark's furniture was finally delivered today. It is absolutely beautiful! Brent and I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect furniture for our son. We found a great company, Natart, that makes heirloom quality furniture. We purchased a crib that converts into a double bed (the same one in the picture above), and a dresser with a hutch (same as the short dresser in the picture below- we just added a hutch to it). The color of the furniture is Teddy Bear Brown (the same color as the furniture in the picture below).

It took 10 weeks from the time we ordered the furniture to the time it was delivered to our home, but the final product was worth the wait. We LOVE it! 

Happy Belated Birthday, Clark. 

We hope you love your furniture for years to come.

Grandfather and Grandmother Gardner

Clark,

Your Grandfather and Grandmother Gardner came to visit you this past weekend. You are their first living grandchild and they couldn't wait to hold you! They thought you were so precious. You reminded them of their first child, your daddy. Grandmother Gardner gave you a bath twice while she was here. She loved to hold you and look at you.

Your grandparents came bearing gifts. Grandmother made a quilt for you. It has an adorable cowboy print. Grandmother thought the print was appropriate, considering you were born in Texas. They also brought the old teddy bear your daddy use to play with when he was a little boy. Grandmother and Grandfather kept the teddy in your daddy's cedar chest for years until the time came that your daddy had child of his own. It is a sweet symbol of the love your grandparents have for their son, and their new grandson.

Grandfather and Grandmother think you are a special little boy. Mommy and daddy agree.

Love,

Mommy

Dear Dad,

KISSES

ARE

FOR GIRLS.

Love, 

Clark

Our Little Bubble Boy

Jerry: He's a bubble boy!

George: A bubble boy?

Jerry: Yes! A bubble boy!

Susan: What's a bubble boy?

Jerry: He lives in a bubble.

George: Boy.

Quotations from the 4th season, 7th episode of the Seinfield television series.

Clark in Action

Here is a video of Clark on a lovely Sunday afternoon.

Two Weeks Old

Brent and I took Clark to the pediatrician's office this morning for his second week check up. Doctor Kinalska is absolutely wonderful! 

She said Clark is in excellent health and she gave us lots of preventative maintenance advice/information.

Two Weeks Old Statistics:

7 pounds 6 ounces = 20th percentile

20.5 inches = 50th percentile

Since Birth:

Gained 10 ounces 

Grew 1.5 inches

Our little boy is growing so well!

This little piggy went to the market,

This little piggy stayed home.

This little piggy had roast beef,

This little piggy had none.

This little piggy went, "Wee, wee, wee, wee!" all the way home.