Sam, Mia, and I had the most wonderful Christmas present ever. Our little boy, Cooper Samuel, arrived 3 weeks early and in time to spend Christmas at home. We felt he would come early but didn't think he could come at 37 weeks. It was a wonderful surprise. Mommy had a quick and easy labor. If we decide to have a 3rd, let's hope we make it to the hospital in time! Cooper arrived weighing 6 pounds even and was 18 inches long.
Because Cooper was born just after midnight, we were given the option to come home technically a day early. We decided to take this option to get home to Mia as soon as we could. Mia was very happy to meet her little brother. She had waited so long for him to come out that I think she thought he never would appear. 
This is pretty much what Cooper's first week looked like.....he's so handsome when he sleeps.
We had a wonderful Christmas complete with grandma and grandpa who arrived on Christmas Eve. Maybe next year, we will get a picture of the four of us all looking at the camera!
Mia and Cooper had matching pj's for Christmas morning courtesy of Auntie Lisa. Mia just loves to hold, hug, and kiss her little brother.
In other news, we have been blessed with Sam being able to take vacation during the holidays then start his paternity leave. During the last 3 weeks, we have been doing lots of things will Mia including her getting her first haircut....riding the bus with daddy, watching planes at the airport, and riding the Linx (subway) into uptown to have lunch with daddy. Happy New Year to everyone!
