Wow! What a rude awakening. :) Well maybe not
rude but definitely an awakening. We love being parents and it is a wonderful joy, but it is difficult. Chris was so fortunate to be able to have two whole weeks off to be with me and we could phase into this new role in our lives together. It has been quite the adventure. I am so so so happy that my mom was also able to come out and help me for a week. She is too good to me. I love my parents so much and now I admire and respect them even more than I did before...and I did before...a lot! I was just so excited to be unpregnant that I think I forgot that in order to do that, that would mean there would be a baby in my life every hour of every day almost from now on! That realization didn't really hit me until the few days after we got home from the hospital. What I felt so prepared and excited for turned into two weeks of unpredictability, a test of faith, and a trial for my confidence. It also turned into a building of testimony, of love for my husband and our new daughter, and of inner strength that I had to reach deep inside to find. I am so grateful for Chris and for the example that he sets for me every day. He reminds me what life is all about and not to worry so much. He helps me remember who I am and what I can become. I have a testimony of the Eternal Plan of Happiness and that marriage between a man and a woman is KEY to that plan.
Now for some fun pictures of our first weeks with Lydia. She is such a beautiful girl and I am so excited to get to know her better each and every day.
I just love snuggling up with her. Nothing is quite peaceful
as a sleeping baby.
She just loves her binky!
She'll hold it in her mouth.
This is our little cutie. What a doll!
Aunt Kayla and Lydia are pretty good buds.
Such precious little hands.
Just chillin with Dad. One of her
favorite things to do.
Thanks Grandma for coming to see me!!
She likes to keep her hands
together like this. It's pretty
cute.
Daddy and his girls.
hmmmmm...
Four Generations! Grandma Helen Anderson, Mom, Me, and Lydia!
6 comments:
We need to meet your little one! She is so cute and tiny!
Brindy,
I couldn't have said it better myself. Parenthood is so wonderful, but so exhausting! And no matter how many times people tell you how hard it is you will never know unless you experience it yourself. The wonderful and amazing thing about it is that no matter how hard and challenging it is in the first little while you would do it again in a heart beat. They are the most precious gifts! Congrats again and I promise it just gets better everyday! Let me know if you ever need anything. :)
She is so cute! I'm serious call me and I can help you out. You could sleep or go out and go shopping. Have some you time. Whatever. Call me. I would love to snuggle with her.
Soo she looks so much like you when you were little Brindy! Especially the eyes. I know how difficult motherhood can be and if you ever need a lisetning ear I will always be there for you sis! You and Chris are a great team. I ahve alwyas admired your strength and your powerful zeal to accomplish anything you have your heart set on. I love you BRINDY!
I am so glad I got to come and share that joyous time with you . Dad can't wait to come and see her. I have been going through baby withdrawls. She is so sweet and fun to hold and has such a sweet spirit. You guys are great parents. We love you very much!!
What a reality check, but also what a miracle and bundle of joy. It gets easier with a little practice. I always prayed for the 6 week mark. It seemed that everything settled in and got calmer, easier, and more fun at about that point. She is a beauty!! Can't wait to come see her again!! Love Aunt Launa
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