Day Seventeen...

Today was Jackson's first trip to church! He did, well, as good as can be expected of a newborn. We did not make it to the 9am service, but we made it to church around 10:15am. We hung out in the Crossing (the lobby at church) and so many friends came to get their first glimpse at Baby J! Everyone ooohed and aaaahed at him. They said he was beautiful, perfect, and absolutely adorable. We would get squeals of glee from friends when they would see us across the Crossing. They would leave their own children behind and run over to see us. Everyone was very careful - no one touched him unless I allowed them. Even strangers commented about how sweet he was! He wore brown pants (we had to roll them a few times to make them fit his skinny little waist - so they really looked like shorts) and a striped long sleeved shirt. On the front of the shirt, it said "Born in '11".
We went in to the sanctuary when church was close to starting. We got in our normal seats, except I sat on the outside because I may have had to make a quick escape with a screaming baby. We made it through music - I was a little worried that the loud music would hurt his ears, but Gigi said he would be okay! He actually slept through all of the music, but, as things got quiet and the pastor began to talk, Jackson woke up and started to get fussy. I took him out before he let out a big wail.
We went into the nursing mothers room, where there is a screen showing the service. There were a few other mothers in there with their little ones. I looked like a complete newbie. I must have apologized to those ladies a million times. We all started talking, and they gave some great advice - things I will have to try for next week! They were great, and completely accepting and forgiving!
After church was over, we met Gigi in the Crossing. Of course, more people came and ooohed and aaahed over Baby J. We went out to lunch with some church friends, and Jackson did great (until he was ready to go)!
He has had an eventful day so far. We are home to take a nap, but we might need to run to Target later this afternoon! We will see - Jackson is now the boss around here!