It’s been a tradition since April 4th, 1997.
That is the day that Angelica was born and when Jon gave Geli her first bath.
Some wise man talked to Jon about giving the babies their baths as it was a way that “he” could bond with his babies..ya know, seeing as he didn’t have boobs and wasn’t able to bond with them the same way that I could…..
And so, he jumped right in there and he did most, if not all of the baths for our kid when they were babies…..I find the baths to be a bit scarey as the babies are a bit like rubbery wet noodles……
This whole situation has required some give and take on our part and while we’ve been separated as a family for almost month…..some things are too important and can have the extra effort given to make them happen.
And so,getting back to the whole first bath business….
I had to beat the nurses at BC Women’s Hospital back with a stick as they kept offering to get a bath for me to bathe Judah in and I wanted to give Jon the opportunity to give Judah his first bath. (I didn’t really have to beat them off, but they did offer a bath a few times and I very politely declined.)
This last Thursday, on Judah’s 2 week birthday we were at home all together and we whipped out the baby bath and Jon was able to carry on the tradition……HOOOOOORAY!
Judah’s a pretty chilled out little dude and I wondered how he was going to handle his first bath. All of our kids have had different reactions to the bath. Some loving it, some hating it, some screaming the entire time and some just going to sleep in the middle of the bath.
Judah just stayed pretty true to his nature and just laid there all relaxed while Jon bathed him. No screaming, no flailing, no startling, not bothered at all, one bit……
It was a bit of a family affair. I think that if Jeremy had been able to fit that he would have jumped into the bath with the baby. All of our kids are quite the water bugs now and if Judah’s first bath is any indication – he seems like he’ll fit in with the rest of the family quite nicely.
I’m just glad that we were able to carry on this little tradition. It’s not that big of a deal, but sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. I know that Jon was happy that we were able to make this “first” happen.
Isn’t he cute. I enjoy giving him cuddles.
He is adorable! what a sweetheart……
He is adorable! What a sweetheart! Love Nana Karen xox
see that?? the comments are all coming up as though they come from you hee hee, momma
Beautiful baby, beautiful tradition! I love our traditions….they make a family unique. Praying continually for you.
thank you for sharing your beautiful and not so beautiful moments….praying for you guys-love the Goertzens
Awesome! He’s gorgeous 🙂 …Following along with you and constantly keeping you guys in our prayers!!!!
My hubby also did all baby baths!
what a beautiful picture of Jeremy’s sweetness 🙂
Thank you for sharing this special moment. Glad you got this time in amongst everything.
Aw, so sweet.
And I am impressed by Judah’s chill-ness. Both of my kids came to love the bath, but that first one there was much in the way of sadness. You definitely have a special little guy on your hands.