ten days old

Our little Simon is ten days old. It seems like he's been around a lot longer than that. Not because our family wouldn't feel complete without him (although I am sure that's true) but because these ten days have dragged on forever. ONLY ten days, huh? Apparently the lack of sleep makes time stand still.

So, we are thrilled with our little baby. But the past ten days have been really difficult. I am not going to complain a lot (because I did enough of that on my private blog) but honestly, I am so glad to have made it through this far..

Having a newborn is rough! I thought I was prepared. My house was spotless, my kids were caught up in their schooling, meals were ready to go... but it just wasn't enough. Aaron was super busy at work (one of his cases went to trial and he was working around the clock) and I felt completely useless. Nursing almost kills me, people. I should be a pro at this point, but I kept asking myself why I felt like such a beginner. Why has this been such a hard transition? And then I realized that I have never been a mother of FOUR. This IS new to me.. and I am learning and growing everyday.

Anyway, glad to have the first week+ behind us. I have more energy, I believe I am healing nicely, my milk is better regulated (where's that cow costume when you need it?) and we are on our way to feeling adjusted. I am still counting down the days until my parents arrive. I seriously get tears in my eyes just thinking about it!! Only 4 more days......... only 4 more days.

Okay, back to Simon. We love him. We kiss him all day and laugh at his silly faces. He must have had a pacifier in the womb because he is such a pro-- never loses it. His days and nights are still mixed up (seriously, as SOON as we turn off the lights to go to bed, he's wide awake.) He poops like a champ. His cord is off. He loves to be held- especially by Ben. He hates baths. He chows and burps as soon as he's full. He gets the hiccups about every hour (just like when he was in my tummy, btw.) He hates to be wrapped up like a burrito-- he wants his arms free. He sleeps with both of his hands next to his face. He smiles when he's dreaming. He has great dimples. He makes all kinds of cute sounds. He smells delicious.

and one last picture that ALWAYS gets my boys giggling...
you have to wait for it..

It's that good...


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