Day #21

As I sit down to write this, I've just gotten back from remedying an epic afternoon nap interruption. Jonathan has somehow acquired the art of rolling over occasionally -- but only when he's supposed to be asleep. Despite the fact that we signed our life away at the hospital saying we would only put him to sleep on his back, we are tummy-sleepers here. (I realize this can be a polarizing topic, but I do have good reasons -- the best of which is that he sleeps much better that way!) Thus, the rolling over phenomenon during naptime. The first time he did it, we found him peacefully asleep on his back and it never woke him up. The last two times however, it has woken him up and he promptly lets us know by screaming bloody murder. Today was a real kicker because he proceeded to have a poop explosion after rolling over which then leaked all over him and his sheets. (Anyone want to come do laundry for me? It would be at least a 20-hours a week position.)

On a happier, less-gross note, my sweet baby is 3 weeks old today! I can hardly believe it.

"Thoughtfully pondering my 21 days of existence."

We got to go to church for the first time yesterday! (And we were even on time!) Jonathan did great. I took a page out of our friends', the Murrys, book and held him in my Moby wrap the whole time. It worked well because it kept him quiet and asleep and protected him a bit from the Big Bad World of Germs. (If you know my husband and me at all, you know I say that somewhat mockingly.) But seriously, we are trying to be careful because of the health insurance situation (or lack thereof, rather). Getting out and being able to see some of our new church friends did wonders for my sanity though. They were so excited to meet our baby and we had so many offers to help and bring us meals! I kept asking Jon, "Why are these people acting so genuinely nice and unselfish? They hardly even know us." And he truthfully answered, "Because they love Jesus and want to serve the Body of Christ." And even though I already knew that, it is so mind-blowing to me to see how the Lord provides for His children. It's very often not through the people who you feel "owe" you, or that you've invested in. His "economy," as my mom calls it, is a mysterious and humbling thing. And a huge reminder of how trustworthy and faithful He is. I'm thankful for the chance to learn these lessons again and again.

The next big event on our calendar is the wedding of our dear friends Maryanna and David! We are so stinking excited for them to get married. This weekend we'll be traveling to Statesboro to celebrate, and Baby Jonathan gets to spend some quality time with my parents, "Cap" & "Suzie!" They'll be meeting us there to take care of him while Jon and I attend to wedding duties. Should be a fun time for everyone!