So Far, So (Very) Good!

Well, folks, little Kenzie Mae is a whole week old...and so far, so very good!

I do not want to paint an unrealistic picture, as there is-of course- a lack of sleep, imperfect & unsynchronized nap times some days, demands for attention from multiple parties, moments of frustration and plenty of things left undone (etc., etc.).

There is PLENTY of "real life" going on here.

But our house is full. We are all here and praise God, we are healthy in many ways...capable of growing, and capable of giving and receiving love. It is truly a sweet, sweet season of life. If I am granted to live a long life, and someday am an elderly woman, I will look back on this time with warmth in my heart...it will be a cherished season.

One way in which has made this first week so bearable is the gift of an attentive, proactive husband and father of our children. He has made this 'new reality' one that has been easy to slip into. For him, I am grateful beyond words.

As for the rest of this posting, I'll let the pictures give you a glimpse into this past week:

Christopher absolutely LOVES holding and kissing Mackenzie (whether the feeling is mutual or not is debatable)...
...Multi-Tasking: When a good 'booger' calls, one must answer it, no matter if watching Curious George AND holding your new sister......Her Royal Cuteness (I'm a bit prejudice, I know!)...Sometimes you just need to be held by your biggest, bestest brother, who makes it all better (when you feel like you've been somewhat replaced AND when you've just fallen off the couch!)...

...Playing dress up with an apron, a basket & a stroller (all in your pj's no less!). Life is good!

This week I've read and heard about some anguishing circumstances in the lives of people I have never met...and it humbles me, and makes me ever so more grateful for the simplicity and sweetness at this moment in our lives. Either way, I know our Father is loving us and wants to share in the joy and the heartache. He never changes.

Now THAT's a gift.

I smell a dirty diaper....again.

:)

Bye!