I can't believe it has been almost three months since our last post. We have been having so much fun with our grandson, Rainier, that time is just flying by! He is growing so fast- has gained six pounds and grown five inches in length since his birth. At ten weeks he is now smiling all the time and starting to make cooing and gurgling noises on purpose. He is holding his head up pretty well, also. Most importantly to his parents, he is sleeping in 4-6 hour blocks so they are finally catching up on some sleep and feeling almost normal again! They are doing a great job of working as a team and helping each other navigate this exciting new experience.
Grandma Linda took one day off a week in June and July to spend with Morgan and Rainier so mom could get some rest or catch up on errands. We also took a trip to the zoo. Now Rainier knows grandma's face and voice very well and always has a big smile for her! Grandpa Kerry is getting in his time too by helping out with projects on the weekends. He helped finish the addition where the washer and dryer go, and then helped put the electrical and plumbing in place so the W/D could be hooked up. Then on to the gutters which needed to be upgraded to vinyl and added to the new addition. Rumor has it that the next project in insulating the very tall ceiling in the living room- a fall project when the weather is a little cooler. Break time usually involves holding Rainier! We have enjoyed babysitting a few times so mom and dad could go to a movie, and we even have a baby play mat and rocking chair at our house so it is starting to feel like a real grandparent's house.
Uncle Clif is a seasoned baby handler now and Uncle Ian finally got to meet and hold his nephew on his last short visit home earlier this month. Rainier didn't quite know what to make of Ian and burst out crying every time Ian tried to hold him! We assured him it would get better as Rainier got older...
Everyone told us how much fun it was to be grandparents and they were right! It is amazing how much you can enjoy these cute little ones when you aren't sleep deprived and don't have the stresses of other children around.
Here are some new pictures to enjoy- is he cute or what!?
