Family of 5!

Well, it was two weeks ago today that little Ben joined our family. It has been a busy, sleepless at times, wonderful two weeks. We've been so fortunate to have help from both Tim's mom & dad (grandma & grandpa) and my parents (nanna & papa doc). They helped take care of all of us by cooking, folding laundry, playing with big boys, & cuddling little guy!

Nate & Zac have "adjusted" really well. I think they both really enjoy playing the role of big brother. Nate loves to kiss and get right in Zac's face and tell him how much he loves him. Whereas, Zac is totally fascinated with Ben's head and constantly wants to touch it despite my efforts to get him to touch Ben's feet, hiney, or some other less fragile area! Most of the time Nate & Zac are just absorbed in their own little world and tend to forget Ben. The other big event in Nate & Zac's life this week was the Pike County Fair & Rodeo! The boys went twice and thought it was the greatest thing ever!

Ben is so precious. He truly is a joy and I can't imagine life without him. He completes our family. To date, he is a really good baby who eats frequently during the day but goes long stretches at night between feedings. He has the most precious little "sleep smiles" and is keeping his eyes open a little more every day. He changes everyday and it saddens me to think how fast these "newborn days" pass. I think he looks like a combination of both Nate & Zac.

Tim continues to be a fabulous dad and it is fun to imagine what their "daddy days" will be like in a couple of years! Hope this catches everyone up. I'll try to post pics soon. Hugs, KMO