We're still in Boy Heaven over here.
The girls adore him. Here is Claire smothering the poor child and I love the expression on Gwen's face in the pic of the three of them.

I ventured out with all three of them today, for the first time. We did the library and very briefly.
Claire insisted upon bringing her baby in it's car-seat so we were quite a scene marching in.
I am feeling very good and pretty much ready to resume my regular activities. I've had GREAT care over the past week and a half and it has really helped make the transition smooth.
Even though I could still probablly sit and stare at Race for another solid week, I've been given alot of time to do just that and I am very thankful for this special time.

journal entry from Oct 14th: 10:30am

I am overwhelmed with thankfulness and blessed beyond measure. You, God, have given me a son! A boy to grow up and become a man, like his father. I am given this gift of a son, to raise and love and enjoy. You , God, have given Kirby a follower, an apprentice. That there could be another man like Kirby is such a wonderful gift to this world in which we live. I feel as though you heard my deepest prayers and knew how much I would treasure this precious boy.
Race Samuel Reed, you have made me even more complete as a mother and you have made our family grander than we ever imagined it to be.
Praise you God, for this creation. I give Race to you for always.

The anxiously awaited water bottle........

arrived!!! At least I could count on one thing to come in a matter of days. I have been obsessively waiting for the door bell to ring and my fancy RED water bottle to be on the doorstep. I have had water bottle issues for about 6 months, and with the prompting of a friend I finally ordered an expensive one ($10.95.....Gasp!) It is not suppose to crack when I drop it, leak when I put in my back pack and my ice cubes fit in it. All very big deals for a water bottle carrier arounder , like myself. I have included the picture of Gwen with the bottle also, because she was totally excited for me and knew all the specifications this purchase had to meet. Kirby too, was happy for me and okay with me spending $10.95 on such a thing.(Double Gasp!)

yes, Mariah is eating out of a diaper!
Our friend, Jen, had her baby shower this weekend. Alisa and Christina did a great job hosting it and Jen was the perfect "mother to be." She was so excited about each gift, it was fun to watch her experience all of this for the first ime. This is her first baby and we are so excited to meet her little girl. Jen, you are going to be FANTASTIC Mom and you are already such a precious friend to so many of us.