No pro photos for our little Beansprout for a few weeks--the poor laddie has baby acne (nikibi)! I took him to the dermatologist last night because I wasn't sure what it was (Matthew never had it) and she prescribed a gentle cream that will hopefully help clear it up soon. Apparently 20% of newborns get this condition starting at about three weeks (Joel is three weeks old today), and it affects mostly boys. I thought maybe it was something I had eaten and am SO relieved I can still indulge in green-tea Oreo McFlurries (my current junk food of choice) from Mickey D's. Phew.

Mimi and Pop are en route to Dairy Land as I write; these past two weeks have flown and now the American grandparents are flying! While they were here Matthew learned to say "Mimi" and "Bop" and really enjoyed hanging out with them (the last time he saw them was in Florida when he was ten months old). Joel relished the cuddles and Stephen and I really cherished the hugs and help. Come back soon! We miss you already!

Stephen asked me tonight if I'd ever seen Awakenings, and I replied that yes, I started watching it one time in college, but I fell asleep (no lie).

The parentals are heading home tomorrow and we're sure gonna miss them and their fun antics (though they left a bit of hair behind for us to remember them by).

We've had loads of kind blog comments, e-mails, cards, visits, and gifts and haven't had a chance to properly thank anyone, but know that you are in our hearts (I'm just having to get used to sleep deprivation again and for the moment don't have the energy to do very much, but hopefully Joel will get into a good schedule soon--keep fingers crossed--his Aunt Sharon slept through the night starting at two weeks so we're hoping he's got that same gene somewhere in his little bod).

Thanks for all the love!