introducing Mr. Miles!!

After a few frustrating false alarms, Miles Joseph sprang into the world at 8:26am today. Once he decided today was the day, he didn't mess around: we were at the hospital exactly 9 minutes before he arrived, long enough to make it to the birthing suite (barely, and only after running down the triage nurse in the ED), but not long enough that the nurse had time to ask my name!! Joe says little Miles is announcing his Nelson-ness: late and in rush!! He weighed in at 8lbs 1oz, 21in long. Lots of brown hair, but too short to be curly (yet). After a few short hours of intense excitement, we had quite a mellow day together. So far he's got a great disposition, and the most adorable little expressions. Oh, and all 10 fingers and toes.

Ms. Adelaide, for her part, is the most excited big sister imaginable. She just couldn't wait to meet her new little brother, and talked non-stop about his tiny fingers, soft hair and her favorite part, the "funny belly button" (aka stump). She asks about every 30 seconds if he needs a diaper changed yet. Hurray!! I couldn't be happier! :-)