what a week ...

greetings all
i know ... it's been a while since i typed at ya
but things have been kinda busy on my end

to catch you up ...

we spent a few extra days in the hospital nursery
the doctors said that they would have liked to discharge me earlier
but were afraid of how it might impact the newborn ladies
they seemed to be quite fond of my company
while i will admit that i might have developed a taste for younger ladies
it is the nurses that i will miss more
i big thank you goes out to the angels of the 4th floor
for all the time and care you gave to me and the 'rents














speaking of the nursery ... here are a few shots of us enjoying our extended stay




you can't imagine how great it has been to trade the harsh, artificial lighting of the nursery for the natural light of our pastoral home ... remind me to post a pic of the skylight over my changing table ... there is nothing like having someone dispose of your excrement while lazily gazing at the wind-blown oaks


















i don't intend to seem ungrateful but ...

i really do miss my sleek, modern sleeping arrangements
check out all that acrylic and steel [right photo]

here is what they have me sleeping in at home
sure ... it is comfy and warm [left photo]

but lily white ruffles ... really ?
i am not even going to comment
on the balloon-bearing bears

note: the penguin sticker was a present from a nurse

and an attempt to recruit me to root for pittsburgh

you might have noticed the socks on my hands
please do not worry ... mom and dad do know how to dress me

it is merely an effective, preventative measure
to ensure that i do not scratch my face ... between manicure sessions

the best laid plans ...

dad and i have not been able
to watch much college football

training new parents takes more time
than i had anticipated

on the plus side ...
we have had ample opportunities
for male bonding

there is nothing like a little father-son gas release
and it is nice to know that i am
working with an expert in the field

take a number people ...

i got to meet some new people on saturday
all of them were very nice and for the most part they smelled pretty good
i did not understand everything they said but i could tell they were happy



grandmother cooper ...

she said that i was almost as good looking as her first born

important note: she is NOT wearing her glasses






grandfather cooper ...

i could have slept in his big hands all afternoon

but i started getting nervous about the way he was looking at all my hair

something tells me that i better enjoy it while it lasts

uncle mike ...

while i respect your position on the effects of metallicity on supernovae formation ... i don't need to know such things

when i grow up i am going to be a superhero like my dad

amelia [la novia del mike]...

it was nice meeting you

perhaps i will have to re-evaluate my position on a career in science

good
night
all

it ain't easy being this cute ...

here i am world

seconds old and already i am dealing with inherited, internal conflicts ...

a love of visual arts
and a penchant for cleanliness






who you calling blotchy ?

i am crazy cute
all the nurses say so





i know ... i know
i am not a big fan of jewelry on men either

but if you think this looks funny
you should see dad rockin' his knock-off ray bans

a great day to be born ...

ok that settles it
i am definitely coming out today

who wouldn't want the opportunity to share their birthday with
ryan seacrest [35] and ricky martin [38] ?!

don't even get me started on the mathematical/geometric elegance of
TWELVE TWENTY-FOUR ... 1 2 2 4

now we're talking ...

it is nice in here ... warm, dark and safe

but i am hearing some good things about the outside world too
and it sounds like mom and dad are having some fun
playing cards and listening to music
i might just have to bust out of here and join in the fun !

the fact that we were just moved to a room with windows only sweetens the deal

note to self: speak with financial advisor
about investing in this bed & breakfast called "hospital"
assuming that what i have heard about the food and service has not been exaggerated
this place should be a goldmine !

one week to go [give or take] ...

i am not complaining. i realize that i have a good thing going here.

but if i may speak honestly ... my accommodations aren't getting any roomier.

and don't get me started on the caliber of college football games available online.
perhaps i will be out for the army/navy game next saturday.

i know that dad is hoping for a 12/9 delivery [2 days early].
i think that mom is ready now !