And Then There Was Three!

IT'S A BOY!

    The newest member of the Parker Family has arrived.  Jacob Ashley was born April 7th, weighing 7lb 13oz and sporting red hair.  After weeks of nesting, waiting and praying for our baby to arrive, he is finally here and life couldn't be more beautiful. It's been so busy, and yet so wonderful watching our family adjust to having a new baby in the house. Hazel (3) is smitten with her new baby, she enjoys carrying diapers to the trash and fetching Jacobs paci for me. From time to time I'll find her sitting on the couch or bed next to him when he's propped in his boppy just rubbing his hands or feet.  Will (19 months) on the other hand is fascinated with his new little brother in a whole different way. He wants to poke him in the nose, swing his swing a little faster and love a little rougher than he should. Will is having a hard time understanding that Jacob isn't a toy. 

  We were lucky to have daddy home with us for the first week. He was a big help in running interference with the bigger kids while mama was feeding Jacob. It made keeping things "normal" for the whole family a lot easier. I have to say I was very sad when he had to go back to work, but I had to learn to handle the house and the family on my own during the day eventually.  Two days later and the house, the kids and myself are all still standing. I don't know if it really is easier or if I have just shifted into "super" mode, but adjusting to life with 3 kids seems to be easier than it was adjusting to 2. Maybe it's because I now have two toddlers up and running around and I have to get up and get moving whether I got 6 hours of sleep or only 3. Whatever it is that's driving me our house hold is running smoother than it was before the baby. 

Our first week home with Baby Jacob has been full of fun and laughter, and sprinkled with tears and tantrums but all in all its been a blessing. I can't wait to see what new memories that we will make as a family of five.

Hazel (3) Will (20 months) and Jacob (2 days). "Trying" to take an Easter picture.

Jacob