I thought I’d never see it. I thought it was an urban legend that there were some babies who can be awake and totally content to lay there and look around and didn’t need to be bounced, or rocked or manipulated to believe that they were happy. But that is exactly what Max is. Tim and I spend most of the time just looking at him in disbelief that this is our baby. Some of you have always had angel babies and think this may be dramatic but for those of you who haven’t you know exactly what I’m talking about. And this kid loves to sleep. Granted, he is only a week old and that’s all he knows how to do (besides eat and poop), but here is proof to myself that he does wake occasionally.
Love those blue eyes! I’m torn between wanting to look at them all day and completely enjoying all the snoozing he’s doing. Conner is quite fascinated with him as well, especially when it’s time to nurse him. But he gets to help change diapers and be on paci-patrol and it makes him feel quite special and that makes me so happy. He’s always kissing on him and wanting to hold him so these moments are pretty regular in our house.
My family has been so awesome this last week. Everyone was so concerned about my induction, even amidst the death of my grandmother (talk about me stealing the spotlight, right?) and the calls and stop-ins have been really nice. My mom was able to be in the delivery room and I was so happy to have her be a part of Max’s arrival. Thanks for not grimacing at all that you saw, mom! My fantastic and sacrificial mother in law has been in town doing everything and anything for me so I can sit on my fanny, prop my feet up and love on my boys. She leaves this weekend and we will certainly be sad to see her go, however I am anxious to see how we will function now as a family of four. Conner certainly soaks up his Nana and Papa when they’re in town, especially since Papa gets him cool toys and takes him outside to train him for his baseball career.
Today we will spend the better part of morning and afternoon outside, enjoying the holiday. Have a happy 4th!
AmyG says:
He’s beautiful! And I’m glad that he’s so content & you can really enjoy him. Love the pictures of Conner hugging & kissing him!
July 4th, 2008 at 7:33 am
Kate says:
So glad that Max is a laid back little guy. Those pictures of your two boys together are priceless! Man, that first week seemed to go by really fast!
July 4th, 2008 at 11:38 am
oh amanda says:
Oh Candace! I’m so happy to hear you’re just enjoying the 2 of them. The pic of them on the red sofa/chair/thingie melted my heart!
Max is adorable!
July 4th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
bee says:
Candace, both of your boys are beautiful! I just love those pictures! So glad Max is a laid back baby. I’m praying for one of those, too!
July 5th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Elizabeth says:
Lovin’ those little guys. I sure wish we were close enough for a playdate!
July 5th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Emily says:
They’re both so handsome! Conner kissing on him is so adorable, I know you love to see that.
July 6th, 2008 at 5:39 am
Heather H says:
So glad you’re able to enjoy the sleeping and awake times.
I’m so happy for you!
July 6th, 2008 at 7:38 am
pinkmommy says:
I am so glad Conner is adjusting well! Those pictures are precious!
July 7th, 2008 at 7:18 am
joy says:
they are so beautiful together. I love to see Conner kissing on Max. love it! i’m so happy that Max is such a great baby. You deserve it!
July 8th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Stephanie says:
We are so excited for you. The second child theory we had must be true. Thank the Lord. He is precious. Can’t wait to meet him whenever he makes the trek to Ga.
July 10th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Kim says:
Just found your site. Congratulations on the new baby, so precious! May your home be blessed with lots of laughter.
Your pictures are wonderful!
July 10th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Cari says:
CONGRATS!!!! We’ve still never experienced the “calm and happy baby”… (yes, we got a second child just as full of colic as the first, if not 10 times more) so post lots of pics so I can enjoy it
July 10th, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Heather says:
Those pictures of the two boys together are heart-melting! How do you stand their cuteness??
July 12th, 2008 at 9:43 pm