ONE Month

The last post sounds so nice when I look at it.  That silence I had at that moment doesn't happen as often these days.  That's ok, because when it does, I enjoy it so much more!  :)  I actually have a moment right now to write a post.  This moment may be interrupted very soon, but I'll take it while I have it.  I am on my second cup of coffee for the day, and am eating a quick lunch of an almond butter and apricot jelly sandwich. 

O my goodness, a month goes by fast.  During pregnancy a month seems like a year.  When the sweet babe is on the outside of the belly, it flies.  Our little Carter man is growing and has brought lots of joy in only a month.  His little face is getting chubbier, and it's so super adorable.  He is an overall happy little guy.  We are still workin on the whole night/day situation.  He does really well *most* nights, sleeping a good chunk, waking up to eat and then getting back to sleep pretty easily.  Last night was a little restless, and I really couldn't figure it out.  Sometimes I really don't know what he is fussy about, during the day and at night.  But, we will get there.  Carter and I are sharing the dreaded thrush right now, and it is NO fun.  I can't really tell if it is bothering his mouth right now or not, but it certainly hurts me. :/  I think we are at the end of it, and I hope it never comes back. 

For the most part, the four of us are doing great, and having a great time being a little family.   I have moments where I feel really overwhelmed, but have to remember that it is only a moment.  When I was a preschool teacher, I really thought I would never feel too overwhelmed with just 2 or 3 children.  Especially if they were my own.  BUT, I do.  Being mom is, well, it's A LOT.  That's all.  A LOT.   But, I love it, and I would not ever ever, no not ever, want to be doing anything else than raising children.  For reals, y'all. 

Check out some of the latest cute pics...

We went on a date with our Mama Pearl...

 Daddy's favorite moments...

I could cry I love this picture so much.

 My sister Lisa napping with her little baby Justus.

 Me and my sweet kids.  I love them!!!!!!!!!!

 Annabelle reading a book with her great grandma. LOVE it.