Sleep, Poop, Eat, Repeat

While those last few posts were under my name, Spencer was the author, and he has been doing a great job of making sure we document the progress of our little boy. Today Eliot hit a couple of milestones. His belly button fell off and he surpassed his birth weight, weighing in today at 9# 12oz. The doctor was pleased, and so were we. While, to the naked eye, it would appear that he really doesn't do much of anything, it is clear that he has been very busy growing. In fact, that really has been his top priority and he has taken it very seriously. We took him out for a maiden voyage in his stroller the other day--more for mom's benefit than his, truth be told--and he spent it asleep, per usual. Ah well, there will be plenty of opportunities for seeing the world later on.

Close-up Shots

As per some requests, here are a few close-up shots of Eliot (pardon Dad's amateur photography!).

First photos!!!

An abridged photo journal of Eliot's first 40 hours.

Unfortunately, one of the first things the nurse told him was the final score of the Oilers' game.

Mom and Baby mug for the camera.

Dad wasted no time teaching him first declension Latin nouns!

Eliot's first nap. Researchers are still trying to verify that he will ever take a second.

On Friday, Eliot discussed the stimulus package with Aunt Rissie and learned the history of CP rail from Grandpa Lundberg.

He put both pant legs on at the same time.

Next month's cover of Life magazine.

Home at last.

Update!

Eliot Arthur Young was born at 11:55pm CST on Thursday, March 12, 2009. He weighs 8 pounds, 14 ounces and is 21 inches long. Both Mom and Eliot are doing very well. More news (and pictures) to follow!