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November 10, 2005
My baby boy
As I put Caleb down for a nap this afternoon I found myself fighting back tears. It really surprised me, but I was just starting to mourn a little bit the loss of just "our time" together. I have been and am so excited to have this baby and to meet my little girl for the first time face to face. I can't wait to start our new life as a family of four together. But as I hugged my sweet baby boy I was struck with how everything will change so drastically for him and for me.
He has been such a delight to our hearts these past several weeks. Bob and I have found ourselves wondering if everyone has this much fun and enjoys their kids this much? He's really a crack up sometimes. His sense of humor is really coming out, the way he plays with Katie and gives me a look that tells me he's joking around with me. I love to watch him concentrate as he determines to build with his blocks and put together his board puzzles. I feel like every day I get to know him in a new way as he grows. He loves saying, Apple, Daddy, Bu (for book), and other sounds for cheese, wooch, and sometimes something close to mama. We're so thankful for the times we're having with him and I just pray he does well as we all adjust to life with his little sister, my baby girl.
I know he'll do well after a little while and having two will be even much more of a delight, but for now I'm hanging on a bit to my precious time with Caleb. I never dreamed that I could love him this much. What a gift, what a blessing, God is good.
Posted by michellew at November 10, 2005 02:53 PM
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Wow, 8 days left. It seems as though it will never come, and then the time is gone. How exciting! I love that you have a ticker so I can track you. :P
Posted by: Sember at November 16, 2005 07:13 PM
This feeling brings back memories of when I was still carrying the twins and I would be spending time with Casey. I sometimes felt bad for her because her entire world (at 2 1/2) was going to be put upside down with the arrival of "the boys". And the fact that she would be getting less of our full attention seemed unfair to her. But today when I see how much those 3 have fun playing together, God definitely knew what was best. We could never give Casey the joy and fun and attention that she gets with her brothers. It's amazing, when looking back, how that all evolved - but there's nothing like connections of siblings.
I can't wait to get the call that the little girl is on the way! Love you all!
Posted by: Emily Croce at November 21, 2005 10:23 AM