Friday, May 15, 2009

A Note From Mom

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." -Rajneesh
(I borrowed this from Krister's Blog)

My delivery bed view:
My delivery room view:
My first Griffy view:Griffin Derek Leavitt*May 11, 2009
I think he'll look like Grandpa Christman Howell and I. He is so handsome. He has a great loud cry already. He is a fabulous little eater and he has ridiculously long fingers and toes. He's teeny tiny and he's named after two great men (perhaps three if you want to ask mom the history to Derek's name). We're tired and happy!

19 comments:

Mandy said...

So happy for you. He's beautiful.

B.E.A.T.L.E. said...

Love, Love, Love the name! So cute! Can't wait to meet him someday!

Unknown said...

Congrats! What a handsome baby!

Rach said...

Congrats!! He looks so cute! I love those little babies...sooooo sweet! I can't wait to meet him in a few months! Although by then he'll be HUGE! Love you!

Leslie said...

That looks like the same view I had when I had Emma (out the window, not of Steve). Maybe we had the same room!

Huge congratulations! He looks perfect.

Kristi said...

You look sooo good! I think I had the view of a wall. I really can't wait to meet him! How is Jack adjusting to the new pirate on ship?

Amy and Craig said...

so cute! I'm sad he's not there and jealous that you look so amazing even right after delivering a baby, I'm always a sweaty mess! :>

donna said...

You DO look amazing! And he is so cute. Mare and Ron say "congrats from all of us next door!"

I can't wait to be there!

Roy & Annette said...

It seems like you guys had a little bit of waiting time on your hands. I've never thought of taking a picture of my view. Griffin looks so precious. And you look really great. I might have to wear earrings next time I deliver a baby. So happy for you guys, and I love his name!

Rachael said...

What a wonderful post, I love that quote. And hello - you've got EARRINGS on and you look beautiful, Hailey!! You're amazing. I can't wait to meet Griffin!

Steve and Hailey said...

It's funny what other people don't see. All I could see in the picture are the negative things about my current physical state. The earrings are beautiful though. Steve got them for me for Mother's Day and he chose really well. It's nice to have something to make me feel pretty while other things are in need of repair.

Cassidy said...

Awesome. He's so cute.

Unknown said...

Congrats Mummy and Griffin. I love the name. PLEASE PLEASE let us watch the boys so you and Steve can go out. It's the least we can do.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Aunt Annie

w. leavitt said...

GRIFFY! he looks like a real sweetie. how's Jack liking him?

Nathan and Annie Miller said...

Congratulations! He's beautiful!

Rebecka said...

Oh my gosh is Steve asleep! If so he and Barry should be best friends. And I agree, you look way to good for that to be a hospital photo. :)

Sarah said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! He's beautiful. And the name is perfect...:)

Anonymous said...

congratulations! We are so excited for all of you and Jack was so excited to tell us all about him!

Chad & Angela Nuttall said...

Congratulations! He's beautiful, we are so happy for you guys!