Joshua is...
Happy and very content. He was from day one.I couldn't ask for a better baby. The nurses would come in and ask how he was doing and if he was letting me rest. I would tell them, yes, that he hardly cries and how peaceful he is. "Well, they're all like that for the first day or so." Oh, no, no they are not. But this little guy, he's just such a sweet boy.
The girls are...
So in love with this baby. They are constantly arguing over whose turn it is to hold him. And they will lay with him on the couch and snuggle for hours. Cradle? What do we need a cradle for?
Grace is...
Adjusting. Slowly. She absolutely loves her brother but isn't as gentle as I'd hoped she'd be. She jumps in the cradle with him and puts toys on his face. And she has been very whiny. But she's getting better, she's figuring it all out. I will feel a whole lot better in a few months when he's a little more durable.
The boys are...
Ecstatic. They are so excited to have a brother. They are old enough now to realize that in a year or so they will have another playmate. Not so much the helpers as their sisters were at the same age (they're boys after all) they have been helpful in that they are caring for themselves more.
Jacob, when he first met Joshua in the hospital, saw the little white pimples on his nose and pointed out to everyone his cute "frickles".
When he held him for the first time, he said "He doesn't know where he is. All he knows is inside a lady."
:)
And I am...
Recovering. Every day gets better and better. We went for a little stroll around the yard this morning and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine. And I have been enjoying all this snuggle time.
I'm also bored, as silly as that sounds. Don't get me wrong, I am loving every minute of this quiet time with our new baby. But I am not a sit around kind of person. I have a desire to be productive in some way but my body just wont allow it. It's frustrating.
But this is such a brief time, I know, so I will get over it, sit myself down with my little boy and relax.
7 comments:
Beautiful photos. Especially the last two. That one of Grace up close to Joshua is a real treasure. Your little baby fits right in so perfect with your family. Don't you love how that works?
I LOVE your words here, too. Very good, for you, Stace! :) I enjoyed reading about each one of you. And I loved Jacob's words. So precious. "inside a lady..." Haha!
As for being bored, you always know of one place you're welcome to just hang out. Let me know as soon as you're up to it.
I'm sure I'll be back to look at this a couple more times...
I second Amy's comments. I could write my own, but why bother when she put it so well.
Just noticed you changed your title. I was going to tease you about it, but you beat me to it!
Glad you are healing quickly-your pictures are so beautiful! I wish I had the patience to learn how to use my husband's fancy camera. I'm more of a "point and shoot" kind of girl. I'm on the healing path myself, though like you I am frustrated with my body not going as fast I'd like it so I can get back to my hobbies, housework, and hubby! (Taking care of him instead of the other way around, that is) At least we're on a schedule now.
I love your new title. Joshua is just so beautiful. These pictures are great. I am glad Joshua gets to see outside a lady now!!!! How cute is that??
Your pictures are beautful, I absolutely love the one of Grace and Joshua...so precious. Newborns are so beautiful. He is truly blessed to have such great siblings, roughness and cuddling. :)
I was going to comment on your blog title, but you were too fast. I love the title photo too. Makes me want another one....yeah not just yet though.
Ditto what everyone else said! I miss you, girl! Get better fast!
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