3 Boys & A Baby

Recently a friend of Brian's had a family emergency
and needed a babysitter.
My 3 Daws were first on the scene
to render assistance.

I am quite sure these first time parents had NO clue
how much attention little LV would receive.

Brian gave him the most entertaining ride
of his young life.

Lincoln trained him in the art of coolness.

Griffin brought LV up to speed
on all of our Top Secrets.

Love was shared and received in abundance.
LV secured a permanent place in our hearts.
We're happy to report that
No children were harmed in the process.

The Man and Baby Lincoln

Kim posted a picture Tag. I usually don't do these, but my camera took a swim, and I just worked 72hours in the last 7 days, so I figured what the heck! My Pictures, folder 6, picture 6. I adore this picture, Brian looks extra rugged and handsome, and Lincoln is making a hysterical face!

I love this man! He's a leap year baby. I married him when he was 5 years old. He is the ultimate dad. Not many dad's have been home for 6-12 weeks to help care for newborns. He used to work for Chase Bank and had 12 weeks paid paternity leave with our 1st child. He to sacrificed and had just 6 weeks fully paid to stay home with Griffin. By the time Lincoln rolled in He was self employed and was home for 3 full months with him.

This man knows how to care for babies, make bottles, not waste breast milk, rumble with boys, give a mean foot massage. Yeah, he is the man. He has a fun, playful, easy going nature. He doesn't yell, he rarely gets angry, and he is very supportive of my favorites: movies, girls nights, shopping and scrapbooking.

Happy Birthday Brian!

What a Wonderful World

Everyone loves babies! I just went to the movies with my sister-in-law and held her precious little baby. He let out these hysterical laughs that even had neighboring movie goers chuckling. I was again impressed by the love that pours out of babies that envelopes you. When a tiny baby stares up into your eyes with such wonder, you realize the incredible magnitude of the human experience.

With our first child, I was the one with the look of wonder.

I wonder how I will survive.

I wonder what this baby wants.

I wonder if he will ever sleep through the night.

I wonder how I can be trusted with such a tiny and needy person.

Once I had fully recovered, 3.5 years later, I was thrilled to welcome Griffin to our family.

Now it was his looks of wonder that amazed me.

He was very thoughtful and expressive. In just the first few weeks of life he looked around his new world with such awe and intrigue. He really seemed to soak up each experience.

Griffin was such an easy baby that we were ready to embrace the new life cycle again after just one short year. When Lincoln was born I was again filled with wonder.

I wonder if this baby will ever stop crying!!!!

He cried almost continuously for the first 20 minutes of life. I had to wonder if he still remembered heaven, and was crying because he wanted to go back.

Amazingly, he came to realize he was stuck with us and he has hardly cried since.

There is just something about an infant's smile that makes you wonder how you ever lived without them. Everything stops and all you feel is the warmth of their love. My children have opened my eyes to the bounteous joys found in life's simple pleasures.

Hugs. Books. Laughter. Tickles. Jumping. Singing. Talking. Snuggling.

I am blessed to share in this wonderful world that they create.