firsts

There are lots of firsts going on around these parts lately.  First sleeping through the nights (twice, this past week!), first giggles, first recognizing of mama's and papa's face in the mornings and evenings.

It's all about the lookout for new things that Will can do these days.

Back in the beginning though? Those first hours, and days?  Looking back, it was all about the firsts for us- the humans clamoring to welcome sweet Will to this world.  So many new titles being embraced- mom, grandmother, uncle, great uncle.  So much we all learned and adapted to, so quickly.

First time adoring sweet, pink, cherub lips.

First family picture.

(I was retaining SO MUCH water!! Those cheeks!)

 First nap with a baby on my chest.

 First photo trying to cover sheer exhaustion with laughter.

Seriously, though…just for good measure. Those first hours!

First day spent just staring into each other's eyes.

First time grandparents holding their grandkid.

And first time meeting a GREAT grandkid…

First bath!

First time little Will was held so carefully, cautiously, protectively by three men who adore him... 

First time charming a lady of the non-related variety...

First night spent checking on him, every ten minutes...

First 'we made this?!' snuggles, caught on film.

First selfie as a mama.

First blog post about nothing since Will was born.

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Cheers!