Alex is growing fast and getting big - as evidenced by my tired arms at the end of the day. (I'm hoping it will help me achieve those Jennifer Aniston arms I so covet.) He's four weeks old today - can't believe it!
Sleep evades us and some days I feel like he must surely be a year old because it seems that long since I've had a full night's sleep. :0) Nonetheless, he is a very good baby; easy going, laidback and happy to snuggle up with his mommy. Sofia has adjusted well and is becoming quite the doting sister. I find myself slipping on some of my motherly duties...like religiously making notes in his baby book, snapping pictures of each day of life, reading books to him with different voices for each character...all of the things I did with Sofia. This time around, I try to remember to snap a pic here and there and scratch a quick note in my planner so that I can transfer it to the baby book one day...ah, one day. To help ease his tummy troubles of late, the pediatrician has me feeding him smaller 'meals' every two hours. By the time I nurse him, burp him, change his diaper and make sure Sofia is staying out of trouble, it's about time to feed again, so my days are running together. Oh, these are the things that God causes you to forget over time or surely women would not continue to have kids! Even so, I do see light at the end of the tunnel and a routine is slowly emerging. I am amazed at how the Lord causes us to love each child completely and yet differently. Sofia and Alex are my joy and even with bags under my eyes and four weeks of no sleep, I am so grateful to have my little ones with me every day...each and every long, long day. :0) Just kidding!!
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I share your sentiments, and by the way, I think you're a great mom!
Girl, I am so behind. I am just now seeing this post. He is just precious. It makes me long for this little one to hurry up and get here. I will say I am not looking forward to those sleepless nights...mama needs her sleep. :) Would love to see you all soon.
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