Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Being a brother

So I wanted to tell everyone about my big brother experience so far. Obviously I'm pretty interested in it, or I wouldn't be writing about him on my blog. But I thought a little more detail might be in order.

Being an advanced, educated boy I thought about finding a quote that fit the moment. I found one that made me laugh, though it doesn't really apply:

"It snowed last year too: I made a snowman and my brother knocked it down and I knocked my brother down and then we had tea." ~Dylan Thomas


I saw this one, I like this spirit:

"The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder." ~Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

But, I'm not really the type of boy to want pleasure at Luke's expense, so that doesn't really work either.

I guess a picture is really worth a thousand words:


Despite Mommy and Daddy really trying, this is the only picture that exists of me and Luke. And I think my face really says it all. It's not that I don't like Luke. In fact, quite the opposite, whenever I see him I am more than happy to say "baby" and sometimes "night night." It's just that...and how do I say this delicately...he's pretty boring. I mean, he doesn't want to play with trains or run to the end of the condo and back. When we went to the park today, he just sat there. So, he seems pretty great, but I've got a lot of things going on these days and I'm just not going to spend a lot of time focusing on him.



PS, From Mommy and Daddy:
Jack accurately describes his interest in Luke. He's interested in passing, but he's so busy and doesn't stop to pay much attention. But, it's also worth mentioning that Jack has been fantastic over this past week. He was great for those that watched him (thanks to Papaw, Mimi, Grandma and his aunts), he has been wonderful while we've been home. Maybe he knows that we need him to be on extra good behavior because he has certainly done that. And maybe doing exactly what your family needs is the ultimate way of being a good brother.

More pics of Luke

Luke at the hospital:



Going home from the hospital:


At home. This place is comfy. A boy can really get some rest here:


Thursday, March 19, 2009

Luke is here

My brother Luke is here. He was born last night, 7lbs, 4 oz. He and Mommy are both doing great.

Here are some quick pictures.






More soon.

Love,
Jack

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Luke's Room

I wasn't sure it was going to get done. Mommy and Daddy have often talked about how they were going to make a little room for my brother off of their room but I never really saw any progress. Slowly, things started to change in there and there has been some significant last minute progress until...wow...it actually looks like a nice room. For a baby. I need more room to do my things in, but it should work just fine for him.




Stay tuned.

Love,
Jack

Monday, March 16, 2009

Big days coming


Hi everyone, it's me, Jack. Just wanted to check in and remind you to pay close attention to this space over the next few days. I am getting very excited for my little brother and he should be with us soon.

I am intent on reporting the news here as fast as I can. I also have some stories about me to tell but have been so busy racing from here to there that I just haven't found the time; I will soon, I promise.

So, check back.

Love,
Jack