Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Corwin Fuller!!!

 

October 7th marked a very special occasion...the arrival of Corwin Fuller!  He was born at 10:34 am in Bellingham, WA.  Because of this special occasion, he even arrived in his 'birthday suit'...he he.  We went into the hospital Saturday night, but he decided that he needed a little more alone time before making his first big social appearance.  He heard about the importance of being fashionably late, so he needed to make sure his entrance was noticed.

 

Karen did a great job...despite lack of sleep and extreme pain, she displayed unparalleled bravery and courage. She pushed and pushed, and without thought to her own comfort, she made sure Corwin made a great entrance into the world!!!  She has been a great Mom to Sydney, but she'll also be a great mother to Corwin.  It's going to be a great adventure, and we're looking forward to it!

His specifications were:

Weight: 6 pounds 11 ounces

Height: 19.75 inches

IQ: 150

 

We were very happy...a healthy baby boy.  Ten fingers and ten toes....well, that met most of the expectations right there!!!  And the day after he was born he passed his very first test...his hearing test. This means there are no excuses for not listening to his parents later on :)
 

Were were very grateful that Papa and Gigi came up from Whidbey Island to watch Sydney the first night, and then Grandma Gloria watched Sydney the next day.  Sydney loved spending time with all of her grandparents, and this meant she could enjoy the comforts of home instead of the boredom of the hospital waiting room.  For their help, we'll be forever grateful!!!

 

Corwin made his first trip home on Monday, and it was clear he fit right in.  Sydney loved being with her little brother, and she has already enjoyed holding him, reading to him, and giving him pearls of wisdom that she has learned in her first 'nearly four' years of life.  Now, if we can just get her trained on how to change a diaper we'll be set. 

That's it for now.  There will be plenty more news to share.  I'll try to update as possible, or my sleep-deprived functioning allows.  Until then....welcome Corwin!!!

First family 'of four' picture!

 

Brother-sister time :)

First story from Big Sister!