Bulking Up...

Charlie is doing well. He went on Wednesday the 5th for his 2 week check up. According to the doctor's records, Charlie has grown a full 2 inches. He now stands, or lays if you will, a whopping 20 inches long. He likes to refer to himself as 1ft 8in tall, however. Charlie's weight is now up to 7lbs 6ozs. He has gained a full 14ozs since his birth. We are very excited by this. Charlie also had his hearing tested and received a good report. We feel very blessed. Charlie's reflux still exists, but with his medicine and new formula he continues to power through. Almost everyday, we see changes in Charlie. He looks at objects longer, becomes more curious and grows, grows, grows. It has been so amazing to watch his growth in the little over 2 weeks since he has been home. Charlie has told me he is well on his way to becoming a big boy. We are quite proud of him. His hair has continued to remain blonde, and the majority of it has remained intact. At this juncture, thank God it's an early juncture, he seems to have inherited the hair line of his Stuart and Hadsell brethern. We hope he'll at least keep a full head of hair until his wedding (40 years from now)...or at least until he graduates from high school. Hopefully he'll take a lesson from his Daddy, and attempt to age gracefully...no rogaine, proprecia or just for men for me. Charlie has been quite active this last week, as much as a 2 week old can be active. At the urging of his Mommy, we went out for dinner the other night. (He had the lobster.) Charlie was an angel, until we got home and he kept us up 3/4 of the night. Charlie also made a visit to Mommy's work and Daddy's work. Before anyone gets too worried, Jenn's floor at the hospital is very clean and her patients do not carry communicabale diseases. We realize germs are going to be present everywhere, however. My office had a little baby shower for Jenn, Charlie and I. Charlie scored some super-cool clothes and towels that I am sure will make an appearance on this blog sometime soon. His gift cards will help keep him dry and full. We really appreciate the wonderful gesture by my co-workers. Charlie also followed John Smoltz's effort at a no hitter on Friday night. While we doubt he grapsed the magnitude of what was going on, he was glued to the box, as Napoleon calls it, throughout the whole game. Lastly, Charlie made his first trip to Uncle Ben, Aunt Amanda and Matthew's house last night. Charlie got to enjoy the night swinging and watching his second full weekend of college football. He tells us he is very pleased with Georgia Tech's work thus far this season. Jenn decided Charlie would be a Yellow Jacket and Charlie agreed...we have heard his cheers of "GO JACKETS!!" already. As I hold no college allegience, as AASU will forever be without a football program, I fully support Charlie's decision to be a Yellow Jacket. As long as Charlie supports the Atlanta Braves, the Texas Rangers, the Boston Red Sox, the Dallas (soon to be Arlington) Cowboys, FC Dallas and the US National Team, Daddy will remain happy. Tonight Charlie will get to take in his first Dallas Cowboys regular season game...Mommy is very excited. Charlie already tells me he is very jealous that Daddy and Uncle Ben will be going to Texas Stadium to watch the Cowboys take on the Vikings October 21st. As for Jenn and I, we are doing well. Outside of no long sleeps, Jenn is feeling great. She looks great and is now able to drive and get around well. As for the author of this blog, working about twice as many hours as I am sleeping is getting a bit exhausting...and we have a ways to go before we can hope Charlie will sleep through the night. We are not complaining, however. We have a happy and reportedly, healthy baby boy whom we love to no ends and enjoy getting to spend every second we can with, awake or asleep. We hope everyone is well and will talk to everyone soon. Now for some new pictures....

I'm ready to go guys...

A message for Mommy and Daddy

Explaining what might happen if you're not careful

I've had such a long day

Look how cute I am, Daddy

Mommy and Me

Let's Go BRAVES!!!!!!!!!!

---Until next time.....Jay, Jennifer, Charlie, Peanut and Napoleon---