First Shower....and other big events

Today was a big day for you. You had your first shower, and you really enjoyed it. You relaxed nicely as I held you tight against my chest. Momma scrubbed your back and legs and you got real clean. I had read about another couple's experience taking their newborn into the shower, and they had a very positive experience. So I wanted to try it with you, and it went very smoothly.

Other news: the rescue efforts in Louisiana and the Katrina hit states in the Gulf is still ongoing. There was a live celebrity benefit on TV last night, and many artists came out to support the relief effort. Today, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist died after battling cancer for many years. He has left a legacy of conservative rulings that will forever affect our nation (hopefully for the better).

You slept well all day today until the evening. Even as I am writing this, you are crying really hard. Your mom and I have tried to soothe and comfort you, but you must have some digestion problem that is causing discomfort. We have burped you, held you, rocked you, fed you, given you 2 different cholic meds, and now we have finally laid you down to sleep...yet you are still crying. We are completely out of ideas. Everytime you cry out, our hearts break...knowing that we cannot do anything for you. It's hard being your parents sometimes, but we wouldn't trade the job for anything!

Love Dad!