Insights from a 3 year old... and other things I am Learning

Brianna has offered some interesting views on having a baby in the house. Here are just a couple of them.

Brianna had a difficult time understanding why she can't help feed Eli. The first night we were home she threw a fit because she wanted to feed bubby. She has adjusted and accepted the fact that I nurse and has even told us that she can't feed Eli because hers' "are too small."

Buying your 3 year old a camera for her birthday right before you bring a new baby home (which you plan to nurse) might not be a good idea. She doesn't understand that it might not be appropriate to take pictures at certain times!

Stayed tuned for more insights from Brianna! I am sure that with her personality we will have many more!

Changes...

can cause a lot of stress and anxiety in one's life. They can happen smoothly or come with a lot of bumps in the road. I personally do not like change. I have my routine, my sense of normal, that I like to maintain. When this delicate balance is thrown off course, I tend to be the type that becomes very anxious and stressed.

However, with Eli's arrival, the transition has (so far) happened very smoothly! Sure, I don't like not getting much sleep and there have already been a few times when grumpiness has prevailed but he has come into our lives and it seems like he has always been here! He is a much happier/easier baby than Brianna was. Maybe it is because we know what we are doing this time around and what to expect, I really don't know.

Unfortunately, Brianna seems to be like me in adjusting to change...she is very stressed! While she is obviously head over heels in love with her bubby, she is also very jealous! Granted her schedule/routine has been anything but normal despite adding a new baby to the list. She has been fussy and whiny and prone to throwing temper tantrums! We are constantly on her about not being in his face and having to be careful when she is around him. This has obviously led to some very frustrated parents!

But when she talks to him! I feel my heart melt with love and pride! She is always telling "Look at those beautiful eyes!"...something she hears me saying to him. She is very protective and possessive of him. She is obviously well on her way to becoming a great big sister! And this Mommy couldn't be happier!

Introducing....

Elijah Robert! Eli was born Monday afternoon at 1:29. He weighed 9 lbs 2 oz and was 21 inches long! He looks so much like Brianna in his newborn pics it is amazing! He is such a sweet laid back little boy and we are already head over heels in love with him! Everyone is doing well and we are hoping to come home today!

Summer Pictures

Okay, so I know these are a little late but we have been busy getting ready for Eli ever since we got back from vacation. Since he will be here in a few days, I thought I would get them posted! Thank you for the awesome pictures Jada (Eden Photograhy)! You did a terrific job!

Getting Ready for Eli!

In three days, I will be holding our little boy in my arms! I really cannot believe how quickly this pregnancy has gone! We are pretty much ready. I have all the major projects done and several smaller ones! Eli's bag is packed and mine is waiting for clothing that I have to wear for the next few days still so I will be doing laundry Sunday. I haven't even started packing for Bobby and Brianna so I guess I better get moving with that! I have worked Bobby and my Dad to the bone! Thanks to both of you for all you have done! I love the bench my Dad made to sit on our landing to hold bags and such! And Bobby, I know I will be able to enjoy our living room more without looking at all of the toys! I also want to thank Daisy (my mother-in-law) and my Mom and family for throwing me a wonderful Baby Shower! The below pictures are of us getting ready for Eli...including some of my crazy nesting projects! There is also a picture of my "Baby Bump" from about 36 weeks...which was 2 weeks ago. Hopefully I will get some pics up early next week of Eli!