Kate called very early Saturday morning to ask a few questions about some "feelings" she was having. ;) I gave what little advice and suggestions I could and we began "Holton Watch, 2012." Things were relatively quiet all day and on Sunday morning Robert called to tell me they were being admitted after hours of walking and walking. They were exhausted from being up all night. Robert went from a 24 hr shift at the fire station to the house to walk with Kate and then to the hospital for a long day of laboring. He was a good partner for her and she was a trooper. She did an amazing job during delivery and Holton was a good boy and cooperated with his Mama. ;)
We headed to Raleigh after church and spent the day in the waiting room. We had to be in town to drop David off for his first day of work today and didn't mind waiting around to see our cutest North Carolina nephew. Josh did awesome with a long day of waiting. He was a good listener and even found a friend to play with while we waited. Daddy & Mama came up after church and made it in time for Holton's arrival. Matt, Megan and Jackson came up last night and all 11 of us were together at once. It was a sweet time.
Josh worked on some "homework" while we waited for Robert to come give us an update.
Robert and Kate's mom cleared the room to give Kate some time to rest. It was good to chat with him for a while.
Daddy and Josh played "football" with a piece of candy for a while. Then Josh ate the candy and the game was over. ;)
Holton has arrived! He and Kate were moved to a recovery room and we beat them there. Here are Josh and Poppa leading the way.
There's Holton! He's so handsome. He looks a lot like his Daddy...today. He looked like Kate yesterday and Robert today.
The nurse from the nursery came to check him over. She said he looked great. She did his footprints and even redid them for the baby book. She was very nice and so tolerant of us being so close to watch and look at Holton.
He has long skinny feet. Just like his Dad.
Josh was very curious about what she was doing to Holton. He asked why she was putting paint on his feet. ;)
The baby book printing was a team effort. Holton kept curling his toes under and we had to tickle the top of his foot to get him to spread them open.
I finally got my hands on the boy! He was so snuggly and warm. He had already nursed a while by this point so he was content to snooze for a while.
Pay no attention to Josh's "look." He refused to smile and was being silly. He hadn't had a nap all day and it was about 9pm at this point. He was asleep about 15 minutes after this picture was taken.
Holton and Uncle D-Dub!
That is one happy Grammy! Jackson came a little while later and she held all three of them at once for the first time. She was beside herself with joy.
Josh wouldn't hold Holton last night. We went by today and he asked to hold him several times. He even gave Holton some kisses! He's a good big cousin and loves the babies. He's gentle and eager to help dress them or change diapers. He'll be an awesome big brother....one day. ;)
Welcome to the family, Holton! I already love you more than I ever thought possible. I pray you are blessed with your parent's thoughtful and tender hearts and their unwavering faith in our Lord. May you grow to serve Him and show His love to others. I love you, kiddo! --Hen
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