Our little Drew is getting not-so-little! His cheeks have really filled out in the past week, and he is looking more and more like our other kiddos did at that age. Drew loves his pacifier and loves it even more when he's held. Faith is our little "holder", and will run to him anytime he cries. I am so grateful for her.
We had a surprise visit from Amelia Bedelia herself on Friday night who came to read some books to the children about her adventures! They loved it, Grandma. Thanks for being so fun!
Did I mention that Drew has figured out how to cry? And I mean really CRY! Clark said "Mom, I had no idea that a baby could cry THAT loud for THAT long!" Mind you, it was about 5 minutes while I was finishing up something, but that was plenty for Clark to hear!
He brings just so much joy to our lives. I can't look at him enough. I can't kiss him enough. These precious first weeks of his life are slipping away and before we know it, he'll be a toddler. I'm trying to enjoy every single day with this sweetheart sent from my Heavenly Father. The children love to nurture him and help make him happy, each with their own style. Faith picks him up and sits on the couch with him, Grant says "Hello, little Drew bug" and then moves on. Clark "Hi...(picture a very high sing-songy voice)" and John puts his face RIGHT in Drew's face, and leaves sloppy kisses on him, multiple times a day.
At 6 weeks now, we are STILL waiting for Drew's smile to emerge. We've seen it in his sleep, but he's quite somber during the awake hours. Of course, Grant was this way. And look at him now! Mr. Silly Pants for sure. We'll appreciate the smiles even more when they come!
This week I made a trip to the ER, worried that I might be experiencing the RETURN OF THE BLOOD CLOTS! But, my lungs were clear. I was just extremely sore from all the nighttime hours attempting to sleep with Drew in my arms. Weird positions, EXTREME exhaustion and a hungry baby are not a good combination. We are in the midst of watching the entire series of LOST, which probably causes more loss of sleep than the baby does. It's our own fault, I know!
I can hardly wait for General Conference next weekend, where we will hear the words of our Prophets! We will also be blessing little Drew in our home on Sunday. Great pictures to come of ALL the family with this little guy! Next week...pictures of the house (as per request from our GV6th friends)
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I'm so glad that it's just sleep deprivation and not clots. My Jacob refused to sleep unless he was right alongside me (not nursing necessarily) just next to me. I didn't want him to fall out of our bed, nor did I want to roll on him so I'd position my arm in a way that gave me tons of aches during the daylight hours.
I LOVE LOST. Been a fan from the beginning. But I wish there were more shows that I found when they were nearing the finish. It's grueling to wait 7 days in between each episode that keeps raising more questions than answering. Then the off season is sad. WAY FUN to push on through the series. The seasons in the middle are always a low point for me. The current season is moving the plot - raising some questions, resolving others. I thought that the "whole story" was supposed to be told in 6 seasons - so one more year. ENJOY!
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