Benjamin David Zapf

We were released from the hospital at 5:55pm yesterday and waited just that long to fill out the birth certificate information. We are so decisive like that. The middle name comes from Josh's dad, which we thought made sense due to the fact Benjamin was born on his grandpa's birthday. And it sounds good together, don't you agree?

But before I move on from the name, let's get one thing straight. His name is Benjamin. Not Ben. Not Benny. Not Benji. So far, we haven't come across a nickname that sounds anywhere as good as the original whole first name. If we do, we'll let you know. But for now, the only acceptable name is Benjamin. :-) That was the reason we delayed so long in finally putting his name in ink.

Benjamin is his sister's opposite. He is so calm and quiet. He sleeps most of his young life away, including at night so I'm not complaining. But I know that can't last forever; I'm just enjoying it while I can. Olivia is loving her baby brother. She comes and sits on the couch next to whoever is holding him and points to her lap so that you know it is her turn now. But she requires constant supervision as she loves to poke him in his soft spot on his head, as well as his eyes and, well, face in general. She loves his little hands. Since she is not allowed to poke his face, she uses his hands to do so instead.

Josh is the doting father. I think I may have only changed two or three diapers so far. What a blessing he is! And he is playing with Olivia as well to make sure she doesn't feel left out, which she doesn't seem to be so far. He is so adoring when it comes to his little boy. He enjoys putting him in BLUE clothes that have SPORTS on them instead of frills and ribbons.

Josh's mom is here helping out and I'm sure I would be nothing but a frazzled ball of nerves if she weren't. She feeds Olivia and cleans up her messes, she does the laundry and grocery shopping... I'm pretty sure I could get her to clean the bathroom before she leaves, too... ;-)

And as for me, I'm doing well. Recovery from childbirth is a slow process, but as surrounded as I am with love and help, I'm sure I'll be good to go in no time. I can't get over how blessed I am to have two beautiful and healthy children. God has blessed this whole event down to the smallest detail.

And with that, I leave you with pictures! I don't know how often I post, but I'm sure you'll be waiting with baited breath for more to come in the future.

Sorry, I've been waiting for a day now for the pictures to upload to Picasa. When they finally do, I'll put them up. Sorry again.