When we only had Derick we had many people tell us that one child is so easy and that you can do anything with one child. I would think in my head "they don't have a Derick!" Well I must say that every one that told us that is right. Life gets a bit more crazy when you add another one to the mix.
I swear that there is always someone needing something. The feedings and poop never ends and don't even get me started on the no sleep factor. I told Russell that I feel like a robot. There is no time for emotion you just keep going to get done what needs to get done. Some how the Lord gives me energy to put a smile on my face and do what I need to do and make sure that the kids are fed, changed and happy.
I love having Makayla in our family, She is such a sweet little baby. She is so happy for the most part. It is fun to watch Derick with her. He loves his little sister. ( a bit to much at times) If she is crying he comes and gets us. He trys to help her with her binkey and he always makes sure that she has a blanket. Because he is so young himself he dose not understand the work gentle of soft but we are still working on that. I think if we would let him he would love her to death. We always have to make sure that Makayla is higher then he can reach or we put her in a pack and play or the crib.
Russell loves having a little girl. He is so cute with her it melts my heart. He will hold her for hours and than put her down to wrestle with Derick. He has been coming home from work and taking Makayla so that Derick and I can sleep in. That is such a blessing! I am sure that he enjoys that one on one time with Makayla also.
The Lord has truly blessed us with two healthy kids that are such a joy in our life. When Derick first saw Makayla you could just tell that he knew her before they were both born. He is ready for her to grow up and play with him. I really could not be more thankful to my Father in Heaven for my family.
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Reading your post has brought back so many memories of the first few months with Logan and Caleb. (born 13mo. apart) I really don't remember a whole lot about Caleb's first 4 mo. of life. It's sad, but true. I was in robot mode like you said, just trying to get through each day and do the basics. It does get easier! Or maybe I just got more used to it? :D Now with our 3rd, I keep thinking, "wow, one is soooo easy!" It is really fun now that my boys are older, to have them so close together. They've just started to understand that they aren't the same age, which has been fun. Just remember, if you can get through the next few months, you can do anything! Plus, it will never be this hard again. You'll be in my prayers. ;)
I'm gearing up for the two is twice the work and having no sleep! I enjoyed reading your post. I think that is precious how Derick seemed to know her. I feel like Alexis already loves "the baby" so much, but I'm hoping that won't change when my time and attention is taken away from her with caring for a new baby. It is so good to hear that Derick is getting along well so far. Let me know if I can babysit him or anything for you to have a break.
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