Getting to know our son

What an amazing difference Caleb has made in our lives already! I can't believe how one little bundle can change our lives forever. I knew that a baby would make a huge impact on our lives but I don't think I realized the impact it would have on our family. I love to watch Christian with Caleb. Already Christian has blown me away with his love, support and comfort of helping bring this new little life into this world. He is such a good dad! We love just watching Caleb's facial expressions and imagining what he's going to grow up like. Already he is full of character! I know his smiles have more to do with gas than anything but I love that he is full of them! He has two little dimples and a crooked smile that melts my heart each time they show up. Christian and I have come up with a few nick names already but none that have really stuck yet. His first was "Our little taradactle" because of his cry that reminded us of exactly that! I call him "Caleb Crockett" because of his adventures outside already get the best smiles out of him! Christian calls him "His little Duck".... I think we all know why =)



We have had some great visitors and support from family. My mom came to stay with us for a few days and filled our fridge with the most amazing meals! Heather and Adam were the first to get Caleb out of the house and to his first coffee shop. Linnette and Tammy stopped by and treated us to an amazing night of pictures of their trip and yummy wine! Jenny and Ryan brought us dinner and cuddled with Caleb while watching American Idol.



Some of the surprises I've had with Caleb are:

1. The smell of his umbilical cord.... I CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO FALL OFF.... it smells like death!

2. The spray of milk that surprises Caleb at 2:00am and waking up to a milk mustache that I was too tired to wipe up from the night before.

3. How mad he can get if he doesn't get his food RIGHT NOW!

4. How cute his facial expressions are!

5. How my emotions can soar high and fall in a matter of minutes

6. How he knows exactly when I'm changing his diaper and can have explosive poop and pee at the SAME TIME!

7. How much love he draws from my heart



I can honestly say I LOVE being a mom and I look forward to each new day with him. I am praying constantly for guidance. Please pray for Caleb and his growth towards knowing how powerful God's love for him is!

Here are a few pictures of Caleb's first 10 days: