let the learning commence

Charlie is settling in to his role in Team Sublett pretty nicely.  He’s got a pretty limited but important role.  He’s basically in charge of captivating hearts and monopolizing attention!  We’re all taken by this little bundle.  Everybody wants the next turn holding or feeding him.  There doesn’t seem to be a line to change poopy diapers, but I don’t mind that at all!  All the other Sublett children lobby to be the next in line, and I think that Kim and I could even cover the cost of the diapers if we sold tickets to hold him!

It’s been fun seeing how Team Sublett is handling Charlie’s arrival.  We’ve had to teach Josie how to hold Charlie, but the others have lots of experience with babies.  One of the things that we are most looking forward to is showing Josie and Annabelle what it means for a baby to arrive in a family that WANTS him!  Their only experience is with babies in their orphanages in China.  They are witnessing what it looks like for a baby to be desired, loved, and cared for.  And they are thrilled about it!  Yesterday I caught Josie sitting beside Charlie, while all the others were downstairs playing.  I asked her what she was doing, and she just smiled and said, “Watching Charlie sleep.”  I’m telling you, my love-tank hit the full mark!

We’re learning his schedule, and what his cries mean.  It’s still early, and he’s got his days and nights mixed up.  He sleeps all day, and is awake during the wee hours of the morning.  It’ll probably take some time to get things sorted out, but we’re having a blast in the process.

Our LifeGroup has been amazing!  They are bringing us meals every evening.  It’s a double win for us; Kim doesn’t have to cook, and we get to visit with friends.  Kim is taking pictures of Charlie (go figure) with the folks who drop off the evening victuals.  We’re so blessed by the love and generosity of our friends.

So many of you have dropped a note to let us know that you’re praying for us–Thanks!  Others have stopped by to deliver food or baby gear–Thanks!  Some of you have even gone so far as to give us gift cards or cashola to cover some of the new expenses–Thanks!  You guys rock.  We are thrilled to have you share in this adventure with us, and it’s fun to see how God provides for the things we need.  You are a blessing!

Kim’s been taking lots of pictures, and I’ll load some tomorrow.  Right now, though, Charlie’s sleeping, so I’d better do the same.  I think I have the next poopy diaper shift!