it's been quite an adjustment (for me at least) going from three to four kids. some of it is our season of life and the dramatic changes in our normal of adding a baby to our family and starting a kindergartener in school in a week's time. some of it's because we have (for two more weeks!) four kids five and under. but we're finally feeling like we have a new normal. not a fully together normal; there's a lot of juggling that goes on, but we've shifted some (reasonable) responsibilities to the girls, and it's made a huge difference.and there's grace. lots of grace that we have to show each other, and i have to show myself.
My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9
He's such a joy.
he adores his sisters more than anything. he can be in tears and they'll climb in the car and he stops to grin at them.
he's rolling over front to back but still hasn't figured out back to front, which i'm completely fine with because it means he's still mostly in one place.
he loves sitting up but can't quite do it on his own.
he loves to blow raspberries and now does this when he doesn't like food or spits up. not pleasant i say.
food. well, he's quite content with his milk. avocado was a bust and you can see what he thoughts of sweet potatoes:we'll try again in a few weeks. he's certainly not hurting in the weight category though! he's a whopping 20lbs 5.5oz (90th%ile). my back and arms are feeling it since he can't hold on yet! he's not quite as crazy about the ergo as he use to be because he wants to see everything!
he's just started showing some preference to who he wants to hold him; and it's pretty sweet!.
he loves his toys and everything goes in his mouth. everything. he doesn't have any teeth and isn't showing any signs of them yet. again, i'm just fine with that! the gummy bites still hurt even without the teeth!
he loves to snuggle and rub his face on my shoulder. he's a tummy sleeper and has been for months (with the blessing of a doctor!). he takes great naps at home when we're here, but is just fine snoozing on the road when we're running errands or sitting in carpool line.there are very few days that go by that i don't just stare in awe at this little miracle. not so much because he's perfect (although he is!); but because our God is so big. bigger than our plans. bigger than our fears. bigger than science. bigger than any limitation we could ever place on Him.
our little buddy is such a joy. a crazy miracle blessing. he's exhausting and energizing all at once. his giggles are contagious. and he's the perfect addition to our family.
happy (belated) six months little buddy.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
Psalm 139: 13-14
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