Nashville and Baby Eden

This weekend Thomas took his first big trip to visit his brand new cousin Eden Faith.  He did really well for his first long car ride and overnight trip in a hotel.  We got stuck in Nashville traffic on our way in and Thomas became really tired and hungry.  But, we survived the hour of fussing and Thomas slept through the night in his pack-n-play.   After we put him down, John and I didn't really know what to do.  We weren't ready to sleep, but we didn't want to wake Thomas.  So we made a pallet in the bathroom and put towels and extra pillows down and watched Downton Abbey on our computer, while we ate snacks.  I could pretend that this was a selfless sacrifice and last ditch effort to make the best of a difficult evening, but we actually had a lot of fun.  It has made a wonderful memory of a great time spent together as new(ish) parents. 

I couldn't believe how small and fragile baby Eden was.  I just kept thinking that four and a half months ago Thomas was that size.  It's hard to believe how much he has grown and changed since he was born.  I was so glad that we were able to share that time with my sister, nephew, and brother-in-law.  It brought back a lot of not-so-distant memories of Thomas' first day in the world.

Baby Eden is beautiful.  She is dark haired and dark complected like her daddy.  Thomas just watched her when she would whimper or grunt.  He didn't really have much to say (as if he ever does).    But I'm just crazy about her and can't wait to spoil her.