The first 3 weeks

A lot has happened since the last time I had a chance to write a blog entry. I thought I would take a minute to put some of our Facebook status and photos on here since we tend to update that more:

4/10/2012: 

Lookout world! The Colvin's just joined the Parents Club! Adley Sue 4/9/12 10:58pm 7lb. 8oz. 21"

Grandma Arver wrote: SQUIRT IS A GIRL


Uncle Adam wrote: My sister had her first kid today. And I'm already a bit of jealous my new niece she gets to grow up in colorado one of the best places on earth.

4/11/2012:

Adley waits for the first Red Wings playoff game tonight.

4/11/2012:

Today was our due date for Squirt. So thankful to be holding Adley instead of waiting for her arrival.


(Matt) We're home! Can't even begin to describe how excited I am to see (notice I didn't say sleep) in my own bed!

4/13/2012: 

I could really get used to being waiting on everyday... (Dad and Mb spoiled us)


Laying in bed listening my beautifully dainty daughter drop some the foulest sounding bombs ever

The Colvin family is ready for Game #2 of the Red Wings vs. Predators playoff series!

My baby likes tanning already. Getting rid of her jaundice, please pray that it doesn't take many days. Thankfully she is home with us and didn't have to take a trip to the hospital. 

4/14/2012:

(Matt) Cannot say enough thanks to Don and Marybeth for all your help and support over the past 5 days. Melissa, Adley, and I will miss you, but look forward to seeing you again in July!

4/15/2012: 

Do you qualify as overprotective parents if your wife is holding the baby's cheeks so they don't jiggle while riding in the car?

4/16/2012: 

Adley just farted so suddenly and so loud that both Melissa and I jumped while sitting on the couch. She is truly my daughter.

It's amazing what changes a child brings to your life. For instance, all conversations with my wife now revolve around when Adley pooped, how much she pooped, and the color of said poop.

The pediatricians office - where we've been everyday since coming home with Adley

4/17/2012:

Praise God! No more Bili lights for Adley! On her way to looking less like a little pumpkin :)

You're such a great dad and husband. Who would've predicted I would be even more attracted to you than I was before.

4/19/2012: 

Picking up Grandma (Aggie) and trying to not be "those crazy crying people" at the airport 

4/20/2112: 

(Matt) Spent the afternoon getting Adley's newborn pics done. Some great stuff with the Lidstrom jersey!

4/21/2012: 

(Mel) I envy anyone who can sleep longer than 2 hour intervals. Motherhood isn't for sissies.

4/23/2012: 

All dressed up for her 2 week well baby check 

4/24/2012: 

Adley's first IKEA trip 

Adley loves the swaddle but prefers at least one arm out

4/26/2012: 

Her first date at Snooze. I've got my eye on you Tristan Catanach! 

4/27/2012 

(Mel) I've got it bad... Instead of sleeping at night while Adley sleeps, I find myself awake, watching her sleep. I'm so overfilled with love for this little girl.

4/28/2012:

Dropping off Graggie and Grikey (Grandma Aggie and Grandpa Mikey) Thanks for all the help and support! 

4/29/2012: 

Adley could stare at her friend Mr Clock all day.

Adley had her first real bath:

5/1/2012: 

(Matt) That precious moment when you're holding your daughter and she is staring up into your eyes... then spits up all over herself as well as your shirt and shorts and your wife cheers.

Three weeks went too fast! Soaking in as much of Daddy as possible... he's back to work tomorrow. -Adley

Giving Adley her first golf lesson