"I look upon it as a lost day when I have not had a good time over the Word of God...I have always made it a rule never to begin work until I have had a good season with God and His Word. The blessing I have received has been wonderful."
George Muller, pastor and orphanage director in the 1800s
(Taken from Our Daily Bread Devotional)
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Friday, December 07, 2007
An Update
Hello Friends -
I thought I'd take a little time and send out an update on our transition from 3 to 4. First of all, thanks for all your comments and well wishes - they have been fun to read.
I can't believe Sean has only been with us one week. It feels longer. He has been a good baby so far. The first few nights at home were a challenge, but the last few have been as good as can be expected. Nights have been much easier with him at this stage than with my other kids. During the day, he rarely cries unless it is feeding time or he is getting tired. I know all this can change, but I am thankful that for now he has been so good! It has made the intial transition to 4 kids less overwhelming!
I am really enjoying having ONE baby! He is so fun to snuggle. The kids are enjoying him too. Mya loves holding him and asks to several times a day.
On the down side, the fact that I am getting less sleep has definately been a challenge. I find myself more irritable at the older kids and quicker to cry myself (that is a combination of horomones and little sleep - a dangerous mix!). It feels so hard to be patient (and it was already hard before Sean arrived) - yikes! I just hope all they remember from this time is how exciting it was to have a new baby and not how grouchy their momma was!
Kory has been a huge help on this end, he has taken (and will be taking) 2 days off each week until Christmas. Just having another adult around (and someone to watch the kids so I can get a nap in) is huge! Our moms have been a big help in this regard as well. The extra help makes the transition easier.
So for now I am taking one day at a time (and taking each day one moment at a time). If I look too far into the future I tend to get overwhelmed which brings on the tears. I am thankful for your prayers - they do make a difference. And I am thankful for my family. I feel very blessed.
I thought I'd take a little time and send out an update on our transition from 3 to 4. First of all, thanks for all your comments and well wishes - they have been fun to read.
I can't believe Sean has only been with us one week. It feels longer. He has been a good baby so far. The first few nights at home were a challenge, but the last few have been as good as can be expected. Nights have been much easier with him at this stage than with my other kids. During the day, he rarely cries unless it is feeding time or he is getting tired. I know all this can change, but I am thankful that for now he has been so good! It has made the intial transition to 4 kids less overwhelming!
I am really enjoying having ONE baby! He is so fun to snuggle. The kids are enjoying him too. Mya loves holding him and asks to several times a day.
On the down side, the fact that I am getting less sleep has definately been a challenge. I find myself more irritable at the older kids and quicker to cry myself (that is a combination of horomones and little sleep - a dangerous mix!). It feels so hard to be patient (and it was already hard before Sean arrived) - yikes! I just hope all they remember from this time is how exciting it was to have a new baby and not how grouchy their momma was!
Kory has been a huge help on this end, he has taken (and will be taking) 2 days off each week until Christmas. Just having another adult around (and someone to watch the kids so I can get a nap in) is huge! Our moms have been a big help in this regard as well. The extra help makes the transition easier.
So for now I am taking one day at a time (and taking each day one moment at a time). If I look too far into the future I tend to get overwhelmed which brings on the tears. I am thankful for your prayers - they do make a difference. And I am thankful for my family. I feel very blessed.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Welcome to our World
Sean Gary
Born November 29, 2007 at 12:31 pm
8 lbs 21 inches
Kory had the rare honor of delivering Sean while the doctor looked on and gave instructions. When the doctor first asked him if he wanted to deliver, Kory was speechless but got in position when he realized the doctor was serious. It made the delivery extra special!
Mya was pretty excited to meet her new brother. At one point she saw her Aunt Leslie walking down the hall to our room and yelled out (for all to hear) "Come meet my brother. He's so cute!"
The boys were pretty excited to meet Sean - especially Jonah. Whoever was holding Sean had Jonah very close by trying to touch the baby.
Although Simon was excited to meet his new baby brother. He was happy to let everyone else ooh and aah over the new baby!
We got home today (in the middle of an ice storm) and are starting the transition into our new normal. Keep us in your prayers and thank you for the ones you have already sent up on our behalf. We can't wait for you to meet our sweet baby boy.
Born November 29, 2007 at 12:31 pm
8 lbs 21 inches
Kory had the rare honor of delivering Sean while the doctor looked on and gave instructions. When the doctor first asked him if he wanted to deliver, Kory was speechless but got in position when he realized the doctor was serious. It made the delivery extra special!
Mya was pretty excited to meet her new brother. At one point she saw her Aunt Leslie walking down the hall to our room and yelled out (for all to hear) "Come meet my brother. He's so cute!"
The boys were pretty excited to meet Sean - especially Jonah. Whoever was holding Sean had Jonah very close by trying to touch the baby.
Although Simon was excited to meet his new baby brother. He was happy to let everyone else ooh and aah over the new baby!
We got home today (in the middle of an ice storm) and are starting the transition into our new normal. Keep us in your prayers and thank you for the ones you have already sent up on our behalf. We can't wait for you to meet our sweet baby boy.
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