Denise's Discourse: Baby Grant

Friday, May 8, 2009

Baby Grant

Grant Alexander Wilkins arrived Thursday, May 7 at 12:20 am. He weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and is 20.5 inches long.

Here are some lovely pictures:

Baby Grant

19 comments:

Anonymous said...: Awwww He is awsome. He looks so cute with all that hair and those eyes peeking out in that one picture is unreal. Welcome to our world Grant we love you. These are great pictures oh ya and Denise looks wonderfull who could have thought just hours ago you delivered the bundle of joy. Congradulations to all the Wilkins on their new addition Congradulations; May 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM
partypooperspoyfair said...: He is beautiful and I love the name! At first I couldn't tell it was you in the first picture. You look so young and skinny! (not that you weren't before- just more so in the picture) Congradulations on your 3rd boy. Dont worry your not missing much by having a girl. Girls are just like their mothers and have to have everything their way!; May 8, 2009 at 4:50 PM
robyncreates said...: Those are the sweetest pics!!!! He is beautiful! Congratulations to you all!; May 8, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Higleys said...: good job mommy; May 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Jen said...: Congratulations! Grant is precious. Can't wait to see more of him. Get some rest you two.; May 8, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Roger & Sue Hilt said...: Oh Denise he is so precious and you look fantastic. He is going to be a heart breaker. He is adorable. Just wait til Jackson and Luke get to spend time with him. They are going to love their baby brother. You and Jimmy make adorable children. Good work!!! Luv and hugs!; May 8, 2009 at 10:19 PM
rick and cheryl said...: Those are are some great pictures. Did the hospital do those? Wow, I've never seen any that good. He is a good looking boy! Glad you guys are doing well. Do the big brothers love him?; May 8, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Jana said...: Yay! Congratulations! I love the pictures--he is still so wrinkly and fresh out of the oven. And you look amazing Denise--you're doing a dis-service to other post-partum moms in this world. And you're just an old pro at this baby thing now--doing pictures so soon afterwards. Well done on that beautiful little boy.; May 8, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Kelly said...: He is beautiful. He literally brought tears to my eyes when I saw him. I am so happy for you guys. Ok so, I do not remember seeing you this soon after Jackson or Luke, but you really look beautiful, not as if you just gave birth a day ago. I'll have to get your secret. He is an amazing looking boy. Congrats again.

Hugs and Kisses; May 8, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Malin said...: He is so wonderful Denise-congrats! You look amazing also.; May 8, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Karen said...: What great pictures! Congratulations! He is so precious and you certainly don't look like you just had a baby!; May 9, 2009 at 3:39 PM
couplabz said...: I agree with Karen, you look wonderful. I looked like death warmed over after Dayle was born. But you look really good and not like you JUST had a baby! Congratulations on your new little boy. He is ADORABLE! I can't decide which pic I like the best, but I like the close-up one with his little half smile.; May 9, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Child Family said...: CONGRATULATIONS!! He is perfect - just like your other children! You look fabulous - straight eyeliner and all...I can't even do that on a day I haven't had a baby.; May 11, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Corinne said...: Wonderful friend, just wonderful. I'm thrilled for you :); May 11, 2009 at 9:59 PM
*~Petra~* said...: Nothing better than seeing a mother with her newborn baby. :) Congratulations! ♥; May 12, 2009 at 10:18 PM
hdknowles said...: Just a reminder, since Grant has arrived, maybe you should delete the baby countdown calendar. Love, Mom; May 13, 2009 at 3:26 PM
holly b said...: congratulations! he's beautiful. hope you're getting all settled in at home and sleeping as much as you can!!; May 14, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Jen said...: Oh, I thought I hadn't commented here, but I was wrong (as usual). The photographer did a wonderful job, and you look really good, too.; May 16, 2009 at 4:28 PM
Adi Castillo Misigoy said...: Congrats!!!
He is gorgeous!!; June 4, 2009 at 11:10 PM

FROM THE LITTLE MAN'S MOUTH...

Jackson constantly makes me chuckle at the things he says. Here are some of the things I get to hear each day:

2/2011
After one of the very few times I had a burp and right after my parents left after coming to visit:
J: You have your father's burp.

8/3/2020
D: Your uncle is getting really skinny, he's been on a diet.
J: Why?
D: Because he wants to be more healthy.
J: Maybe you should try it.
D: Why?
J: No reason, no reason.
D: Maybe Daddy should try it.
J: No, Daddy is skinny enough.

7/30/2010
While I am jammin' in the car to my girl Mylie Cyrus:
L: Shub up, Mommy.
D: Luke, in our family we don't say shut up. That's not nice.
J: What he's trying to say is that you need to be quiet. You are not a very good singer and you can't dance.
D: If I can't sing, why did I get into a high school for kids who are singers? And, I CAN dance. I was on a dance team and we went to the National Championship. We came in 19th place out of the whole USA.
J: 19th place? Was your trophy the size of an ant?

7/15/2010
After Luke asked, "Who is Jimmy?"
J: Jimmy is Daddy. But you can call him Cornelius.

5/2010
While my sister was visiting and I was singing in the car:
J: Was mom this annoying when she was growing up?

8/30/09
Just after I found Jackson crossing the street on his own:
D: What would happen if you got hit by a car and died?
J: I would get to see Jesus and then be a kid in heaven.
D: But Daddy and I would be SO sad.
J: You're young, you can have more children.

4/26/09
We were invited to have dinner with a family that we don't know very well in the neighborhood. While eating a dessert of brownies with the sweet (Caucasian) family:
J: My Dad LOVES brownies ... that's because he is brown.

3/7/09
After attending the Father/Son bowling banquet at school:
J: Daddy, my friend said that he didn't know my Daddy was black.
B: What did you say?
J: I said that he isn't black, he's BROWN!

2/28/09
On a rainy day when I wore my hair curly to church while pregnant:
J: You look just like my Aunt (who has curly hair), when she used to be fat.

2/12/09
D: What do you think about moving to a new house down the street?
J: Why?
D: Because we could save money and it is in better shape.
J: Oh, so it is a square, ok.

12/08
After Mommy told him not to do something:
J: You NEVER let me eat junk food.
D: Well, I have to make sure you are healthy and take care of you.
J: Daddy can take care of me.
D: But Daddy has to go to work.
J: We can get a babysitter.
D: But then you would have to stay with someone that you don't even know.
J: I know, we could get a robot to be our mommy!

10/29/08
While walking past some Halloween decorations:
J: Why do they have to put that stuff around. It is terrifying.

10/9/08
After getting in trouble for hurting his brother:
J: You don't love me.
D: That's not true, I love you very much.
J: You don't love me. That's why I have to live this miserable life.

10/7/08
As we are pulling into the school parking lot for "Movie Night".
J: This isn't the movie theater!
D: I know, the movie is at your school.
J: That's awkward.

9/30/08
J: Mom, who do you want to be on The Beauty and the Beast?
I want to be the cup, Chip.
D: I think I'll be Mrs. Potts, the teapot. She is Chip's mother, you know.
J: Are you sure? She has LOTS of cup children.
D: What's wrong with having lots of children?
J: Then they would cry all the time and be stinky. You would go crazy!
D: Yeah, maybe I should be Belle.

9/28/08
Randomly, as we are driving:
J: Mom, can I have this car when you die?

9/21/08
After giving an Article of Faith at church:
J: I had stage fright, but I kept my cool.

9/12/08
Disclaimer: You will only get this IF you know this rap song and wonder how on earth a 5 year old would know it.

After hearing someone talking about Fifty Cent, the rapper, on the radio: (And, yes, I'm sure his name is spelled incorrectly.)
J: Fifty Cent? What is that?
D: Oh, it is a singer guy.
J: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Singing: Fifty Cent, back on that gangsta tip....

9/12/08
After just coloring my hair:
D: Jackson, do I look any different?
J: Yes.
D: What part of me looks different?
J: Well, you have a pimple.

8/20/08
When meeting the principal at his new school:
J: Kids have to go in your office when they do bad things.
Principal: You seem like a very nice boy, so I'm sure you won't have to worry about that.
J: We'll see.

8/10/08
During sharing time in church (with 7-8 adults in the room) Jackson raises his hand. The teacher has just told them that watching a bad show could make it harder to feel the Holy Spirit. After he is called on: "My Mommy and Daddy watch bad shows after I go to bed."

8/9/08
While admiring a massive garden at a friends house:
J to the family: "Why do you grow so much food? Are you poor?"

7/29/08
Me: "That boy, Om, in your swimming class looks a lot like Jr."
J: "No, he doesn't."
Me: "Really? I think he does."
J: "Does he speak Spanish?"
Me: "I don't think so."
J: "Does he have black car?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he like Cars?"
Me: "I'm not sure. I didn't say that he WAS Jr., just that he looks like Jr."
J: "Does he have the same parents?"
Me: "No."
J: "Does he live in MD?"
Me: "No."
J: "See, he doesn't look like Jr."
Me: Maybe you're right.

This morning (7/25/08) Jackson said that he missed Daddy. Daddy called at that moment. This was their conversation.
J: "Daddy, why did you turn off the light last night?"
B: gives explanation of why he turned the light down, not off.
J: Irritated, "Then I say to you, GOOD DAY SIR." The phone is immediately dropped.

This morning's conversation 7/24/08:
Jackson: "I'm going to fart."
Me: "Please don't use that word. In our family we say, toot."
J: "Fart means throw up."
Me: "Actually, it means toot."
J: "Actually, Your mother didn't teach you very well."

After I swerved the smallest little bit while driving the new car, "Um, MAYbe you should get a license."

Randomly, "Are we going to church today?"
My response, "No, it's Tuesday. Why?"
"Hello Mommy, you're wearing make-up."

As we are introducing ourselves to our new neighbors:
"My Mommy is a nice stranger. She believes in Jesus."

Whenever Mommy wore makeup: Whispering to Daddy, "Tell Mommy she is a beautiful princess." Then, after Daddy would say it, Jackson would deny that he had any part of it.

During an argument with Daddy over who was Mommy's boyfriend, "You already had your chance (while pointing to our wedding picture), she is my girlfriend now." 2.5 yrs old