It is hard to believe that it has already been a month. It has gone by so quickly. How fun it has been to have this new little boy in our life. Life is finally starting to feel more "normal" and that is nice. The first week of his life Nathan was basically asleep-like all newborns! The next couple weeks were a little more of a challenge because he started getting a little fussy and had some reflux issues. He was throwing up everytime he ate and would cry and squirm after he ate too. It was hard to figure out how to take care of him and keep the girls happy and everything else all at once. It was nice to have my parents here during that time for some help and distraction. This last week and a half has gotten easier and I think it will be that way more and more as we get into the swing of things. Nathan has been much happier and isn't so fussy. He still has his moments after he eats, but it is usually pretty quick and he is fine. He likes to be held all the time- but what baby doesn't? He absolutely loves his dad already! I think it is great. Scott can calm him down and get him to sleep way faster than I can. They are little buddies already. The reflux trouble has gotten quite a bit better too so that is nice. Overall we are probably just getting more used to everything too. He is such a handsome little guy and everyone is always saying that he is a mini Scott- which he is! We love this sweet little boy and are treasuring each little stage because we know it goes so fast. It seems like yesterday that we had two little newborn girls and were rocking them to sleep all day and night instead of Nathan!
Here he is in his Easter outfit from Grandma. His first time to church was on easter sunday!
Love those cheeks and that darling red hair!
Often when you have more than one child people wonder how you divide your love between them. I was talking about this with a friend who said she heard from a wise older man that you don't have to divide your love between your kids- instead your love just multiplies with each one. It is like the love that Heavenly Father has for all of his children. That is why we are commanded to multiply and replenish the earth- so we can get a small taste of what our Heavenly Father feels for us. I think that is a perfect way of saying it and I have been amazed at how my love has grown for this little boy from day one (and even before that) and for Maddie and Bella as well. Now I think the challenge is actually how you divide your time and your hands between everyone because unfortunately those things can't be multiplied! We love you Nathan and are grateful for the precious spirit you have brought into our lives this last month.
