These first few weeks have been the longest learning experience of my life. So far, I have learned that Mr. Bates is the most loving father. He is the only man I have ever met that actually gets up in the middle of the night to help me feed John Junior.
Currently, my favorite thing to do is hold John Junior and admire his handsome features. His brown hair matches his father's completely. He also has Mr. Bates's brown eyes, but I believe he has my nose. Mr. Bates sent messages to all of his old war friends telling them about his son that looks like a "mini Bates".
Although, Mr. Bates and I are not the only two that adore John Junior. Lady Mary and Lady Edith came to visit us yesterday. They brought Master George, Sybbie and Marigold with them. I let all three hold John Junior. Sybbie was absolutely keen on little John. I know someday she will make a wonderful mother.
All in all, not too much has gone on. It's all the same repetitive feed, change the diaper, sleep, repeat. I can't wait to spend more time with this little baby in the future. It's going to be hard going back to work in a week.
Recently, I've been calling John Junior "JJ". Mr. Bates prefers to call him John, but I think JJ fits this little lad.