This morning, I looked at the clock; it was 6:35 am. I realized that one week ago, in 5 minutes, our little Tucker was lifted out of me! Oh my gosh...emotions flooded me. Do you ever forget a moment like that? Todd and I saw him, and we said, "Oh my gosh...he looks like he's a MONTH old!" He was so wonderfully chubby, creamy and...he looked like a BABY. I think we were expecting a small alien! But he continues to exceed what our thoughts have been...
Last night, his umbilical cord dropped off during a diaper change.
He's only waking up 2 times a night for nursing. One of my girlfriends with 3 kids of her own said, "SHUT UP!!! Two times a night?? My 3-year old is just now sleeping through the night..." Then she quickly reminded herself that she had 2-hour labor for each of her three kids, and having read this blog, she said it was a fair trade for the kind of labor I went through.
LOL!
I totally agree. : )
Today, Grandma and Grandpa Horne are coming for a visit, and we all might venture out to a greenhouse. We are looking forward to their visit!! Grandma and Grandpa Horne were here the day of his birth, and they had some good cuddle time with him. This will be his first outdoor visit to something other than a doctor's visit. I don't think he'll know what to do...no blood tests, no hearing tests, no poking or weighing...NICE.
Kanga & Honeybear are adjusting very well...very well. Kanga, unfortunately, is so blind, I'm not entirely sure he's aware of the continued presence of this new little one. Kanga's pretty laid back, though, and as long as he still gets to keep his pet-bed, gets to go on walkies, gets treats and chow-chows, he should be fine.
HoneyBear has surprised both of us, and as Grandma Horne has predicted, we see that HB is showing signs of being the "Prince's Protector". This is really awesome to see, because HB is our little Diva Girl, and now she's sitting next to his crib, standing on 2 legs to see him, following whoever is holding him...and she's very sweet about it; no aggression at all.
Today, our little desk calendar has the verse from Jeremiah 29:11..."For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper and not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future."
I remember a bleak time in my life where I couldn't begin to see this promise as applicable to me. And now, I'm overwhelmed with God's graciousness to have plans in mind for my life. I'm excited about what the Lord has done and is doing in Todd's life, and in what the Lord will now do in our life as a family while Todd and I get to watch the Lord move in Tucker.
Blessings, and may you grasp how deep and wide the love of Christ is for you,
Jennifer
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been thinking and praying for you. So glad to hear that things are going so well with Tucker. I couldn't be happier for all of you. So glad you are getting out with G and G soon.
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