Well, I just turned one week old today, and my mom’s already putting me to work making me write a blog post. The nerve of that woman! Clearly I’m going to have to get a new blog title and header so my sister Maddy doesn’t take all the glory, but I’ll get around to that later.

In the meantime, here are my thoughts on the first week of life…

Last Monday after some time listening to this really cool soothing music that my Uncle Gavin made for us, mommy’s doctor all the sudden pulled me out of her belly! I couldn’t believe how weird it was on the outside at first. There were lights and people everywhere. But it was worth it because I finally got to see my daddy and mommy and I think they’re pretty cool.

The nurses and doctors did all kinds of checks on me, and I passed everything – perfect hearing and no jaundice, although I did have a slight heart murmur at first. Then the cardiologist did an ultrasound and said I looked totally fine, it was probably just this normal PDA thing that closes up for babies after a few days.

I barely cried when I got my shots, although I didn’t so much like getting my temperature checked under my armpit. I weighed 7 lbs, 6 ounces – and now just a week later I’m already up to 7 lbs, 8 oz!

Later that day, I got to meet my big sister Maddy. She was really happy to see me, but then she started poking me all over and hitting me on the head. Lucky for her, I decided I’d put up with it in exchange for all the kisses she also gave me.

I also met my Aunt Lorna, who is really great and spent lots of time taking very good care of me, Maddy and mommy all week. She took the photo above (and many others) of me. As you can see, it depicts my favorite past time – sleeping! Both sleeping and eating are pretty fun. I enjoy pooping too. Oh, and daddy gave me my first bath the other day, which was pretty great.

I know you think my life sounds boring, but hey it sure beats being crammed inside my mommy’s tummy where I could barely move my legs or arms (although I did try).