Looky Looky

The pics are up from our photo shoot last week. Ms. Diana was great!

Photos coming soon!

Enjoy

E3

My ace in the hole

Just when you think you can't get your young'n to sleep, have no fear.

Go to http://simplynoise.com , set your noise (white/pink/brown) & volume level, Lay down and just coast...

Good for grownups too!

I know I know....

It's been a long time since I touched base with you. Been busy being a kid, and reigning terror on my parents' sleeping habits. My folks have been doing better in listening to me and responding to my every whim... They think they're training me, but it's more like the other way around.

Like when I tilt my head to the right and poke out my lips and raise my legs in the air, that means I went to brown-town. If I suck on my fingers, well that obviously means I need food... quickly! An all-out shreik of terror...that means the diaper is flooded and needs to be changed. Slowly but surely, they're getting it.

Mom and Dad have been busy perfecting the swaddling technique they learned on http://www.thehappiestbaby.com. It seems to be working... See?


Yeah I've been doing a lot of that... And this:



Mom and Dad have been good at going out and enjoying each other. Here they are last night at The Melting Pot celebrating Dad's birthday.

Thats it for now. Talk to you later!

What a week!

Approaching my first week as a father and slowly coming to realize that this little bundle of a blessing is not just some cute baby that we just fell in love with who we just happen to be taking care of. This is actually OUR child. WOW!

I'm sure Trey told you about his first day at home. And what a day that was. It seemed like everything was all good at the hospital. Trey behaving and "playing nice" in front of all the nurses and doctors and visitors coming in and out of the room. But it seemed like as soon as we crossed the threshold of our front door, all hell broke loose.

Its kinda tough dealing with a crying baby when you don't know what's causing him pain or discomfort. Talking to my boys with kids have helped a lot though. One funny (well not so funny.... wait, yes it is.) thing about my son already is that he's got the crazy legs... meaning whenever we change him he'll start kicking his feet like crazy. I mean it's a challenge holding the legs together with one hand while raising him up to change the diaper with the other. But that's not THE funny part. He just got circumsized a few days ago so his parts are sore and tender. Every now and then when he's being changed, one of those lil legs will slip out of my hand and start kicking... then the heel of one of his feet will inadvertently make contact with the sore spot. That's when the screaming elevates to a whole new level. The funny thing is he has NO idea he's doing this to himself... Like I said, Funny, but not really, but funny. Not to worry family, he's a tough little kid. He's doing well. I just gotta work on my diaper-changing technique... (or put more padding down there).

Nana Renee has arrived!

I have a Grandmommy that came all the way from Atlanta to see me. She's going to be staying with us for a while, helping mommy and daddy. Life is sweet!

Starting the day off right!

Not only is my Nana from Atlanta coming, but I have family from Shreveport coming to see me too! Can it get much better?

Here's Shayln, Christopher, and my Auntie Sharon


Here's my Great Aunt Madea too!

Family fun...

Easter Sunday.

What a busy day that was... sorry for not updating the blog but u know... my calendar is quite full these days... Between eating, sleeping, and soiling diapers in-between, I hardly get a chance to update this blog. Don't charge it to my heart, charge it to the madness.

Easter Sunday was full of surprises. I got to fulfill my lifelong dream of being the Easter Bunny (check that off my list of accomplishments), Family came to pay me a visit and our dear Mavs lost to the New Orleans Hornets... Hey 2 out of 3 aint bad.

Here's my Grandpa...Elliott Sr. Is he rocking me to sleep or the other way around?

My Auntie Nellie (Janell) and Uncle Robert. They'll be giving me a playmate soon... Yay, a cousin I can play with. Look out world!


Here's my Uncle Ross. He's Smooth... Mike Lowry Smooth.


My Uncle Russell is happy that he's no longer the baby. You held that title proudly for 16 years Unc... Now its my time to shine!

Uncle Bobby getting his practice in.


My Uncle John and Aunt Mahogany. They just got married! YES! Another sweet Aunt to spoil her favorite nephew!

Here's my Grandmommy Janice. I hear she's gonna let me do whatever I want... (but don't tell her I said that....k?)


...and last but not least, All three Elliotts under the same roof.

Never understimate the persuasive power of a cute baby.

I'm so good It's scary.

Dangerous even.

Happy Easter!!!

First Day Home

Readership, friends and family...

Today was my first day home and what a day it was. We even stopped by this food place with a big red and yellow M on the way home. The fresh intoxicating aroma of a quarter pounder with fries filled my nostrils with sheer delight...

Oh what familiar joy! Me and mommy used to enjoy this all the time.

But wait... I'm stuck with this milk formula... What a reality check! I was hoping Dad would slip me a fry or two behind the car seat when mom's wasn't looking... But no such luck.

We finally got home and I was being such a good boy that mom said I could be the easter bunny. Yay! I'm so excited!


Update:
I guess I got too full of myself because mom took my easter bunny status away. Said something about me causing trouble and being a bad boy...

I'm sad.

Now I can't be the easter bunny. This can't be happening... I GOT to be the easter bunny! What should I do?

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I Got IT!
I know how mom is such a sucker for some baby cute-ness. I didn't wanna do this, but I gotta play my trump card. We'll see tomorrow if it works or not.

Hey who cut the lights on???

The lights have always been on you say? Oh so this is what it's like to open your eyes... I'm surprised how I was able to keep this blog up with my eyes closed for so long. I guess I'm just gifted like that...

Oh, the surgery? Yeah, it was a breeze. The nurses numbed me really good down there and Dr. Wagman took good care of me. Did I mention she's the best? Hey I see it... nice work doc! Ok I know, TMI TMI...

What's going on with Dad tonight? Here I am trying to get some rest after that near traumatizing experience and all I hear from Dad is stuff like ... "YEAH", and "Get em Bass", and "They don't want it!", "I see ya Dirk!"... Oh the Mavs must be playing! I know he was trying to be quiet but sometimes he gets carried away with it. Oh I see the TV now... It says:

Dal 100 NO 92

Dad is in a good mood tonight. I am too! I think I might start watching the mavericks play with Dad. It looks like fun... and you know wherever fun is, I got to be a part of it!

Speaking of Louisiana, I hear my parents talking about my Nana from Atlanta coming down to stay with me for a while. I'm excited. I can't wait to see her and have her spoil me too! Auntie Tiff lives there too. She's the bomb! I heard they really set it out for me a couple weeks ago when they put together my baby shower. I got all kinds of cool stuff. Oh you didn't know? Set it out, means umm... went above and beyond... or giving the VIP treatment. You get the picture. I love them already.

I know what you're thinking...and you're right. My love and affection can be bought.
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and I'm not ashamed.

Thank you all for the cool stuff by the way. I really like it!

I think we're going home tomorrow...Yay!!!

Coping...

I wanted to pose and give you a cute little picture today but right now, I'm just not feeling it.

I got a lot on my mind. Yeah I know what you're saying...Still what I got going on today is enough to stress a young fella I tell ya. Let somebody snip snip on your you-know-what and see how you cope with it. Dr. Wagman, if you're listening, take it easy on me k?

Pray for me yall. I'm going in.

Oh what a day

Nana Sadie came to visit me today. She says she has been waiting on me for years. She was excited, I was too! Is she gonna spoil me too? I think so. She says my Daddy's Grandmother Freddie Mae Richardson spoiled him too.


This is a picture of me, Nana Sadie, and Felecia who is one of my Mommy's nurses works with Dr. Wagman. She's good! I mean go-far-beyond-the-call-of-duty good.


Later on tonite, my Doctor Wagman dropped by for a quick minute. She's one of the best Drs around. If it weren't for her... well I'm here now so you can tell she is very special to us! Thank you Dr. Wagman...although my Mommy and Daddy say I'm not going to be too happy with you tomorrow! Here's a picture of her taking a break from talking about Mommy's pregnancy with me and how bad it was. Hey I wasn't that tough on you Mommy....was I?


And of course, here's Elliott & Elliott, Father and Son, E2 & E3.

The good ol days...

When I had a steady diet of all things delicious...and could sleep all day.


Me, Mom, & Dad... eating Good at Hibiscus



After Mom got out of the hospital and before I rearranged their lives forever (or atleast for the next 18 years they tell me), Dad took mom to a nice restaurant. Me and Mommy had Steak!

The next day, Mom and Dad went all over Dallas....walking, riding, and just enjoying each others' company. They say it's the simple things like that which keeps them both happy.

Here's me and Mom again. She sure is pretty. Dad has good taste!

Day 2 in the life of me!

I'm just about 2 days old now and boy am I tired. My Godpappy Orlando came to visit me yesterday. I like him. He even has a funny looking moustache but he's a cool dude. Him and Dad were looking at me and kept saying future frat... I don't know what that means but I'm sure I'll find out soon enough.

Me and Mom are bonding really well. She's in a bit of pain right now but through all that, she still has the time to give me all the love I need. I love my mommy! I love my Dad too. He was telling me that we're gonna have to do something really special for mommy's first Mother's Day.

Aunte Danielle is my Godmommy. She's real nice I like her too. She kept saying how she's gonna spoil me...Doesn't spoil smell bad?

People have been calling about me all day today. I can't wait to meet everybody so I can do my cute song & dance show. After that, I might crack a smile or wink. I love the reaction i get out of people when I do that. I was born for the stage.

Headed back to sssssssleep, taaalk to y...
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A chip off the old block?

It's about 2:30am and I can't go to sleep. Keep thinking about my son, and how great parents Tamara and I are gonna be. It's all surreal right now.

I keep looking at him and the more I do, the more I saw Tamara... But when I saw this old pic of me taken back on 4/23/73, my mind started to change a little.






I'm on the left @ 2 hours old (4/23/1973) and our son is on the right @ 5 minutes old (4/7/2009). I want you to see baby photos of Tamara, but will have to wait until we get released from the hospital to find them.

Does he look like his old man or what?

Rest tight little one, we got a big day tomorrow!

Here I am!

Here I am world...at a towering 19 inches and 6lbs 6oz of of lean mean muscular grit, I'm ready to take you head on!

It was finally time to leave the nest and be a man.

Something is afoot!

Mama is getting a tad agitated I can tell. People keep coming in... some people are saying natural, some people are saying c-section. What's a natural? do they mean a no-lye relaxer? I think my mom used to have one of those. Dad would never wear such a thing on his head. He's got style.

I do know one thing... people keep coming in here trying to evict me from my cozy little home in here. I got it made... I get all the good food (Mcdonalds, steak, pancakes)... but something tells me once I'm evicted my diet will be reduced to milk and... well milk. Lord help me.

Finally some quiet around here...

Although I keep hearing voices on the outside say today is "the big day". Don't know what that means but the way these past few hours have been going, anything is possible.

Mom, Dad... Do I have to come out now???

It's all nice and comfy in here but these past few hours have been hellacious... oops, excuse my language... I mean bad. All these different voices waking me up all of a sudden. It's crazy in here. I keep hearing words like Potossin and dialate and "i can't feel the babys head"... hey wait a minute, yall crazy people leave me be. I'm comfy and warm in here!

I hear my mama's voice. I hear my dad's voice too...and another voice. Mom and Dad keep calling her "nurse". Judging from her voice and dialect, I think she may be from the northern region of Japan...Morioka perhaps. Don't ask how I know these things.