No Time For Blogging; Heaven Is A Busy Place!

Last Wednesday, Aaron and I got a chance to go to Heaven. I'd like to tell you a bit about it.

First of all, you have to pass a very tough test called Labor & Delivery. My test included a broken water with no contractions, pitocen, blood pressure above 200 and pain meds to try help calm the pressure down. Like all tests that come with great rewards at the end, sometimes you have to deal with unpleasant things:

• I've still got needle holes and bruises all over my hands and arms from an IV and insane number of blood tests
• I still have medical tape residue glued to my arms, hands and legs
• I've got Tucks pads shoved into every major crevice of my "undercarriage"
• Under my shirt I look like a deflated cow with stretch marks
• My latest fashion statement around the house is a very unattractive nursing bra and the HUGEST pair of granny panties...ever

...And I would sign up for another round in a heartbeat.

After I passed my test, Aaron and I were admitted into Heaven and assigned an Angel. From what everyone tells us and what we've experienced, this little Angel was the very best and sweetest Heaven had that day. We feel so blessed to have gotten him.

We named him Everett Jackson Haring. He was born on August 13th, weighed 8 lbs. and was 20 inches long. We actually didn't have any names picked out when we went to the hospital because Aaron and I just didn't agree in that department. We actually brought the baby name book to the hospital and we were flipping through it as I got to hold our little Angel for the first time.

Everett's job has been to teach us all about Heaven. There's not much time to sleep or eat, I've only done my hair and makeup once in the last week. There is much to learn so Aaron and I have been very busy. So far we've:

• Mastered the art of team diaper changing
• Found out the important connection between getting sleep and having a baby swing
• Learned when his face turns purple from screaming, he has a gas bubble
• Learned that car and stroller rides knock him out
• Found that Grandmas are an invaluable source of information
• Learned that laughing and breastfeeding are not a good mix
• "Sponge Bath" is secret code for Water Board Torture
• Realized now more than ever, that Aaron and I make a great team and that Everett just might make it to his 1st birthday

Let me tell you about Everett. From the first time we met him he was very calm and quiet. He nurses like a champ, and there's no other place he'd rather be than snuggled on Aaron's chest (or my boob). Everett's got great comedic timing, like at his 1st checkup we had to wait what seemed like an eternity. He was quietly sleeping when suddenly he shrieked, pooped his pants and started crying. Of coarse, that's when the doctor finally showed up. Then he peed all over the exam table. Sure, it's funny now...He's got my nose and chin and Aaron's long eyelashes and smile. To us, he's just perfect.

Heaven looks just like our house, but some things are very different. Wonderful friends and family bring beautiful flowers, gifts and food.

We get a lot of visitors here and are excited to see everyone and introduce them to our Angel, Everett. The TV hasn't been on in days, the stereo has remained silent, and Aaron has been home from work all week. Pure Heaven.

Aaron and I have definitely bonded closer than ever thanks to our little Angel, and we love and appreciate each other more than ever. I don't know if or when we'll be back to real life so, if quite a bit of time goes by without hearing from me- you'll know where I am...in Heaven.

P.S. - We all know you don't get wings in Heaven, but what you DO get is your skinny ankles and unswollen feet returned to you (too bad it doesn't come with a tan). Welcome back girls!!!