It’s been a month now… can’t believe how fast the time is going already. As stated in my last post, however, I am perfectly clear about the super sonic speed in which these days race away. Still, I am amazed by the joyously painful, or painfully joyous (depending on the moment) life of parenting. I am tired, and I am thankful. I am physically beginning my return to “normalcy” but still have a long way to go (YMCA, here I come!). I am SO happy to know that he is our last child, but still there is a little (mushy) part of myself that mourns the “never return” of life inside my womb.
We have survived a little bout with thrush. We are still surviving the transitions of an almost-two-year old, big brother. We are making it through those midnight feedings and dirty diapers every half hour (AD is a pooping machine!). These things are just small prices to pay for the real good stuff…
Oh, that yummy baby breath! I love it. The smell and feel of a kiss to the crook of a baby neck…mmmm mmmm. The funny newborn expressions and the precious newborn sounds. The locking of eyes between one that knows plenty about the world and the one whose story has barely been started. The feelings of protectiveness of that same one for the other. The looks of adoration that flow from a father to his newest son. The complete dependence of a brand new human being upon the family God chose for him…miraculous!
Thank You Lord for this one last “go” at it, we are honored.
Such a beautiful post! My baby years are far behind me, but your description reminded me of how much a loved those days. The baby is absolutely beautiful!
Donna,
I found your site through Mom Bloggers Club (biracial kids). Man, I’m enjoying reading your writing. Congratulations on the newest, last, addition to your family. I totally understand the emotions you’re experiencing w/him being the last child you’ll carry inside of you. I had to go through that with my third child, but longed for more. I also agree w/everything you wrote about the many emotions you experience w/the new life God has blessed you with. I’m looking forward to readng more from you.
Awww, so precious! Super sonic speed is right, and it doesn’t ever seem to slow down a bit! Thanks for your response to my discussion on MBC! I like your blog a lot, very organized and easy to navigate. Looking forward to reading more from you! 🙂
Wow…I can’t believe AD’s your last one!!!……It’s ok…Devon and I will have little ones for you to enjoy when AD gets older!!!! (BELIEVE ME…..you think I’m at your house alot now…..ME AND MY BABY….(and devon) GUNNA PRACTICALLY MOVE IN!!!! lol…..Nah but you couldn’t have asked for a better baby!!! AD is SO good!!!…and you’ve been SO blessed!!! I love God for that!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your baby is cute. I really could relate of what you said. My baby is also 1 month old. 1 month and 3 weeks old to be exact. The only difference we had is I am a first time mom. So you could imagine how hard for me at first, but now I able to adjust.
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