God is Good

Yesterday was Christmas and also marked the arrival of Ivan's due date. It was so good to already have him with us and know that he is healthy and growing.

Just to see where we are, I (Mary) weighed Ivan today and he is nearly 9 pounds. His weight at birth was 7 lbs. and 14 oz. He lost quite a bit while in the hospital, but after almost a month is gaining and has really begun to eat eagerly. I feel that things are really going well and a schedule is revealing itself. We are still battling a lack of sleep but that will right itself in time.

I can't wait to see what emerges from this little guy as his personality unfolds. He is already so different from Owen, but shares his ability to make me forget how tired I am and stare in wonder at such a miracle as a little baby boy.