She's only 6 lbs + some. The 0-3 month infant clothes are too big! I guess we'll have to buy premie outfits. Anyway, she's happy and content. All she does is sleep. The calm before the storm...
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Little Chloe
She's only 6 lbs + some. The 0-3 month infant clothes are too big! I guess we'll have to buy premie outfits. Anyway, she's happy and content. All she does is sleep. The calm before the storm...
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
CHLOE IS HERE!
I could relive this day again! Mystery. Excitement. Surprise. Peace. Joy. Laughter.
She is Chloe Katherine Davis
6 pounds 13 ounces
18 and 3/4"
chubby cheeks
dark wavy hair
Beautiful
Innocent
Blessed
Kudos to St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. I couldn't have asked for friendlier place to be.
She is Chloe Katherine Davis
6 pounds 13 ounces
18 and 3/4"
chubby cheeks
dark wavy hair
Beautiful
Innocent
Blessed
Kudos to St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas. I couldn't have asked for friendlier place to be.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wonder
Fate smiled
And Destiny laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gited
With love, with patience, and with faith, she'll make her way
"Wonder" is one of my favorite songs. I love the uplifting words. When Natalie Merchant first released it, I knew I'd some day dedicate this to my own girlchild as "one of the wonders of God's own creation." And voila!
And Destiny laughed as she came to my cradle
Know this child will be able
Laughed as my body she lifted
Know this child will be gited
With love, with patience, and with faith, she'll make her way
"Wonder" is one of my favorite songs. I love the uplifting words. When Natalie Merchant first released it, I knew I'd some day dedicate this to my own girlchild as "one of the wonders of God's own creation." And voila!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Having Character vs Being a Character
My dad once said, "You've got to distinguish between the brotherhood and brothers who ARE hoods." (actually, he said it way more than once. gotta get your point across sometimes.) :-)
And another guy said in Pulp Fiction, "Just because you ARE a character doesn't mean you HAVE character." True.
Sitting in church yesterday as we studied Colossians, I ripped a sheet of paper from my notepad and jotted some thoughts about Chloe's character. Just as the Colossians were to put off their junky "grave" clothes and put on their new "grace" clothes, I'd like to see my Chloe mature into a godly woman, living God's grace. Amy and I must lead this. We also need the help of our family, our friends, our church. Influences are important. The stuff I jotted on that pad had to do with what our families can impart to her.
Given their admirable traits, I hope Chloe will be influenced by her ______:
Mommy's hospitality, good humor, and lack of worry.
Grandpa Willie's industrious efficiency, generosity, and sense of humor.
Grandma Phyllis's spiritual discipline of study, prayer, and teaching.
Uncle Brian's ability to have fun and influence his friends for Christ.
Aunt Monica's gentleness with animals.
Great-Grandmother Olivia's wisdom and faith.
Grandpa Jack's never-met-a-stranger friendliness.
Grandma Katherine's cooking and steady spirit.
Uncle David's selfless generosity and good humor.
Aunt Wendy's kindness and servant heart.
And her Daddy's thoughtfulness and creativity.
She will HAVE character!
And another guy said in Pulp Fiction, "Just because you ARE a character doesn't mean you HAVE character." True.
Sitting in church yesterday as we studied Colossians, I ripped a sheet of paper from my notepad and jotted some thoughts about Chloe's character. Just as the Colossians were to put off their junky "grave" clothes and put on their new "grace" clothes, I'd like to see my Chloe mature into a godly woman, living God's grace. Amy and I must lead this. We also need the help of our family, our friends, our church. Influences are important. The stuff I jotted on that pad had to do with what our families can impart to her.
Given their admirable traits, I hope Chloe will be influenced by her ______:
Mommy's hospitality, good humor, and lack of worry.
Grandpa Willie's industrious efficiency, generosity, and sense of humor.
Grandma Phyllis's spiritual discipline of study, prayer, and teaching.
Uncle Brian's ability to have fun and influence his friends for Christ.
Aunt Monica's gentleness with animals.
Great-Grandmother Olivia's wisdom and faith.
Grandpa Jack's never-met-a-stranger friendliness.
Grandma Katherine's cooking and steady spirit.
Uncle David's selfless generosity and good humor.
Aunt Wendy's kindness and servant heart.
And her Daddy's thoughtfulness and creativity.
She will HAVE character!
Baby First!
Wow. Can't believe we'll be a dad/mom in less than 48 hours. Our child will be a child of many firsts. Our First Child. Her Maternal Grandfather's First Grandchild. Her Uncle David's First Niece. Could she be the world's first baby????
I wonder how Amy would react if I were to say that I'd prefer to be called "Father" instead of "Dad". Or better yet, "Fahh-thah". Hmmm, I'll ask her........She gave me a blank stare, then laughed. Not a ha-ha-that's-funny type of laugh. She thinks I'm crazy. Cool.
Dad.
I wonder how Amy would react if I were to say that I'd prefer to be called "Father" instead of "Dad". Or better yet, "Fahh-thah". Hmmm, I'll ask her........She gave me a blank stare, then laughed. Not a ha-ha-that's-funny type of laugh. She thinks I'm crazy. Cool.
Dad.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Baby Baby Baby
It's hard to believe that we're approximately 9-10 days away from gazing upon our child for the first time! My mind continuously churns myriad questions, thoughts, hopes, fears, and wonders.
I wonder what talents God has poured into her.
I can't wait to watch her language skills develop.
Will she love Mexican food like Mommy and Daddy?
Will she spew out guacamole, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and olives like she ought to?
How will her hair and eyes look?
What type(s) of music will suit her tastes?
Can I teach her to dance and love the arts?
She probably can't help but to have a sense of humor like ours.
Will she learn to be a gracious host and great cook like Amy?
At what age will we walk in front of the church and baptize her as she proclaims Christ her own?
Will she be athletic, or bookish, or artistic, extrovert, introvert, silly, clever, brilliant?
From what university will she earn her doctorate?
What character traits will she cause me to develop?
Of course, these aren't the only questions, and there's a bunch that I don't even know to ask yet.
Yet at the end of the day, I'm excited!
I wonder what talents God has poured into her.
I can't wait to watch her language skills develop.
Will she love Mexican food like Mommy and Daddy?
Will she spew out guacamole, mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and olives like she ought to?
How will her hair and eyes look?
What type(s) of music will suit her tastes?
Can I teach her to dance and love the arts?
She probably can't help but to have a sense of humor like ours.
Will she learn to be a gracious host and great cook like Amy?
At what age will we walk in front of the church and baptize her as she proclaims Christ her own?
Will she be athletic, or bookish, or artistic, extrovert, introvert, silly, clever, brilliant?
From what university will she earn her doctorate?
What character traits will she cause me to develop?
Of course, these aren't the only questions, and there's a bunch that I don't even know to ask yet.
Yet at the end of the day, I'm excited!
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