A Kaplan Journey..............: Max's Bris, and a Day with Auntie Shannon

Welcome! Glad you're here.

Welcome, family and friends! In an attempt to avoid chronic and obsessive Facebook updates ("Max had an A+ burp this morning!") and grainy ultrasound picture's of baby's right elbow (. . . you mean, not each of my 400 friends care to see this?), here you will find updates on Baby Kaplan, our journey into parenthood (the good, the bad, and the drooly), and living as a family of 3. So sit back, nosh on something yum, and click around.

Love,
Heidi, Josh, & Max

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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Max's Bris, and a Day with Auntie Shannon

Ok, a couple out-of-order updates on the life of Mr. Max. I would not be upholding my part of this blog if I didn't include one of the most important days of Max's life thus far- his Bris!

After 8 days of being on this earth, Max had his ceremonial circumcision, hosted by my in-laws in their home. The doctor did a beautiful job explaining the significance of this right of passage and its meaning. Though I was nervous, I managed to hold it together until the doctor fed Max a little wine - the calm before the storm, if you will. At this point, Mommy looked away the entire time while Daddy and Grandpa Steve held down the fort and witnessed the event, along with about 40 of our friends and family members. Our little one did a great job (like he had a choice!), and recovered quickly, napping the duration of the evening (can ya blame him?). He was passed around from loving arms to loving arms, making not a peep until we got home and lightly suggested it was bedtime, which in baby world, equates to party time.

The evening was truly special; my mother-in-law did an incredible job hosting the night and making it one to remember. This was Max's first real outing of more than an hour total. It was a big night, and he did great. Thank you to all who came to support us, and our love and hugs go out to those who couldn't be there.

Max also had another big day. This past Friday, he had his first whole day being babysat! Our good friend Shannon was kind enough to look after Max while Josh went to work and I had my nasal surgery (all went well!). Shannon took GREAT care of our little guy, and her beautiful daughter Suri and Max had some special cuddle moments! Shannon said Max was great, and even gave him a bath! Anyone who returns your kid smelling better than they arrived is an A+ friend in my book.