We have a new nephew! Little Clayton was born 7-9 weeks early at 4.5 lbs. He came out breathing on his own, which is terrific! Isn’t he adorable?!?
He will be in the NICU for at least a couple weeks, while he gains weight. Natalie and I took the train down to visit Aunt Jira at the hospital. Unfortunately, little kids aren’t allowed in the NICU, and she had a hard time understanding why she couldn’t see Clatyon too! We gave Aunt Jira a green elephant to give to Clayton. Tonight, during prayers, we included Clayton and Natalie added… “When Clayton is bigger, I get to give him a hug!”
Elliott is excited to meet his little cousin too… they are less than 4 months apart in age! He didn’t come with us to the NICU, as it didn’t really seem to be in good taste to bring an almost 15-lb. 4-mo old into the NICU!
Congratulations, Aunt Jira and Uncle Alex! We cannot wait to see our kids grow up together!