Happy Mother's Day

Apparently there are a bunch of folks still lookin for Duggie updates... and why not? I guess happy news is the best news of all.

His first week at home has been wonderful in so many ways. Some highlights include another good checkup with the ophthalmologist on Wed, hitting 7 lbs at his first regular pediatrician checkup and going to his first softball game (Halen's) on Thursday, having dinner at his first restaurant with Uncle Rob on Friday, and going to his first party (another great crawfish boil with the Miller's) on Sat.

Today we had a day out and about with the family for Mother's Day, and he got to meet the rest of his wonderful Kennard family from Rockwall. And then tonight his amazing big sisters kept him for a few hours so I could take mommy out for a little dinner-and-a-movie time alone.

Our thoughts and love are with my mom, still dealing with the loss of her mother in Shreveport, and her first Mother's Day without her today. I spoke to her the other day and she has an awful lot of stressful stuff going on, but sounded in her typically good spirits despite the circumstances. We know that we will see her soon, either here in Austin for a nice long stay or we'll bring the baby for a tour of friends and family in Shreveport.

We probably won't be blogging as much as we have been now, since things are back to normal somewhat, but I know that so many of you have sent so much love our way and so much strength to our young son, please don't hesitate to call or email if you ever want a Duggie update or for any other reason. This has been such a tough time for our family, but a really inspirational one and reassuring as well, to be reminded of what an amazing community of loved ones we have around us for whatever comes.

We look forward to being the ones lending an ear or a hand next time any of you need it.

Here's a nice little video that shows off Douglas livin it up in his bassinet at nap time, listening to some New Orleans playground music.