Wow. What a whirlwind of a few weeks it's been! My sweet baby Andrew finally made his appearance 3 weeks ago on Sunday April 7, 2013. He weighed a whopping 9 pounds even and was 21.5 inches long. My biggest baby by far!
It's been an interesting 3 weeks adjusting to our new little family member and a whole new routine. I still have to pinch myself some days because I can't believe I'm the mom of FOUR sons! It's crazy to think I've got these little men that my hubs and I are raising and how completely in love with them we are. If you would have told me 10 years ago that I'd be the mom of 4 little boys in just a few years time frame, I would have definitely ran the other way! But, truthfully, I feel amazingly blessed to be a part of their lives. I can't even imagine my life any other way. Yes, even on the days that they are literally jumping off couches and using our home as their own private gym. And while I love the brotherhood that my older three have built together, I am not in ANY hurry for our newest addition, Andrew, to grow up. But alas, the growing up is happening anyway.
Here he is now at 3 weeks old:
Since bringing him home there's been no shortage of love shown around these parts.
These boys have been amazingly helpful, especially my oldest, Nathan who is 9 {almost 10}. I'm excited that we get to start our summer together very soon which will allow all of the boys lots more time to bond as brothers.
I struggle with the thought that Andrew is likely our last baby and I just wish so much that I could stop time for just a bit. I am so appreciative of my role as mother, especially this time around. I was recently talking to a friend while waiting at school pickup about how much more laid back I am with Andrew. She is the mother of 4 girls and she admitted she knew exactly what I meant. She attributed the calmness to wisdom, plain and simple. I couldn't agree more. I sometimes don't even recognize myself when I see how un-stressed I am at certain things that would have nearly sent me over the edge if this was my first baby. I didn't even pack my hospital bag until a couple of days past Andrew's due date, for crying out loud! Crazy!
I hope to document Andrew's babyhood as much as possible. I am just so grateful for having had a healthy pregnancy and labor / delivery and can't wait to share more about Andrew with you in future posts!
Congrats, Candy!! He is gorgeous, and it shows that his brothers love him very much.
Posted by: Yosoymamipr | April 28, 2013 at 10:16 PM
Congrats my name twin, he is beautiful and you have a beautiful soul that is meant for boys. Honestly I think you could have another baby, you make pregnancy look fab. but in all seriousness you are an amazing mom!
Posted by: Candace | April 28, 2013 at 10:31 PM