Doesn't he look snug as a bug?
We finally took a picture of Kendal holding Noah.
Kelsey is trying to help me get a photo that shows just how little Noah is, for now.
Daniel is grinning from ear to ear!
Anna is thrilled with her turn holding Baby Brother too. One of her big sisters obviously enjoyed one of the special features on our camera on this photo.
Mary never gets enough of holding "Nonah."
Noah and I spend ALOT of time in this chair, day and night! Bob was so sweet to buy it for us.
He is definitely getting fatter! And cuter!
Kelsey caught Noah stretching after a nap in the swing.Even after three weeks, it seems we are still centering our family's life around Noah. All of our pictures are of him. And all the children are still clamoring to see him, touch him, kiss him and hold him.
Thankfully this week is getting off to a better start. Since I was able to sleep last night for three hours without being disturbed, I'm doing much better than last week. The children have enjoyed the beautiful weather and played outside all day. That helps too.
During this pregnancy we learned there are many new baby gadgets. We even registered at Baby's R Us, since we never did before. (I'll be deleting that account asap since we've already acquired the few things we needed or wanted) We did purchase a very neat "travel swing" that is shaped somewhat like a hammock and a Boppy (breastfeeding support pillow) all in one. We thought that would be a safe place to put Noah when no one was holding him. Although now I'm not really sure when that time would be. Everyone offers to hold him constantly. Then our friend, Jennifer, brought over a full size cradle swing, similar to our small one, to help with Noah's reflux.
The children say the sweetest things to Noah: Joy just kissed him and said, "You smell just like a baby." Anna is holding him and she said that he made a face like Grandad Bill (my stepdad, so no blood relation). When I asked what face she was talking about she said, "You know, the one where he smiles and sticks out his tongue a little bit." Too sweet! Anna was also wondering why Noah seems to be having so much trouble opening his eyes from his sleepy state. I can relate to that feeling, if only I could sleep, anywhere anytime I need a nap.
It seems our days of productivity are at a standstill for now. Just a month ago we were smocking, making pillow covers, making baby quilts, baby clothes, mommy clothes, babydoll clothes and more. I can't remember the last time I even made a meal. Oh well, this is a nice season too. And it does pass all too quickly.
On Mother's Day our pastor told a story about a lady who had ten children and now has 100 great-grandchildren!!! She prays regularly for all of her 200 relatives with another elderly woman who has no family. What an inspiration! She is also a great reminder of how much of an impact one family can have on this world for Christ!
2 comments:
Marcella, We are really enjoying your blog. We check everyday to see if there is an update. I know the feeling of spending so much time in that special chair with the baby. It seems like after you have so many you just want to savor that time because you know from experience how short it really is. Kendal and Kelsey must be doing a great job taking care of things. I was encouraged by the story of the mom with 10 children and the fact that she prays for her 200 relatives! Wow!
Noah is getting so big so fast! He looks just like Isaac to me. I can't wait to see him in person and hold him. I know the pics focus on Noah but all the other children with him are really precious too..
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