Just a little note to let you all know we are doing good here. To be completely honest I was ready for the loony bin yesterday but today was wonderful. We had a calm, quiet day at home and I was even able to take the boys out for a walk. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has called, emailed, commented, flown down, etc. We feel so blessed to have three healthy children and such wonderful people around us that care about us.
My sister was here this weekend (she mopped my floors, did laundry, baked bread), Heather came for the whole thing and even took pictures (like the one above) and my mom is still here helping me (I am keeping her on the run constantly) get things in order before she leaves on Wednesday, Thursday I may be crazy again. I am extremely grateful to all of you!
Now for those of you that have any advice leave it, I have an emotional 4-year-old on my hands and lots of good friends that are keeping her busy this week, but still any suggestions are welcome!
Monday, February 16, 2009
My Sweet Baby
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taya, your new little baby boy is the sweetest thing! my little one is already 3 months and they just grow SO stinking fast! enjoy that yummy newborn smell:) i love his name too! sorry no advice about your cute little girl, i have boys-no drama!
Just remember this phase doesn't last long. I think it's the only thought that kept me at least partially sane during those first few weeks! I kind of liked when everyone left and it was just our little fam and I could get back to some normalcy. Just remember I'm here for you if you need anything. I understand emotional girls...the big ones and the little ones!
Hey girl, He is so beautiful! I am so happy for you. Some thoughts concerning Trevi. Try your hardest when you can to have some one on one time with her. Try giving her lots of opprotunities to help with EVERYTHING to make her feel like the big sister. She right now is feeling rocked out of her element. THings will settle down when the newness of the baby wears off. Right now when you can think straight keep reminding Trevi how much you love her and making her feel like she is number 1 even with the new baby. WHen you say prayers talk about how much you appreciate Trevi and all the help she does with the baby so she hears that. In your personal prayers ask heavenly father for guidance on how to make Trevi feel apart and how to help her be ok with the newness of the baby. He knows her better than anyone and can be that guidance for you. Sure love you and so happy for you!
I sent you some advice by email last night... well, not really advice, but my thoughts nonetheless. Reading this post, though, did remind me of the advice you gave me when I had Becca... to make time for special time with your oldest - I'm sure you've already thought of this and maybe it's too crazy right now to incorporate that, but maybe in a couple more weeks you can make it part of your routine.. I think it really helps and makes you feel like a better mommy too. :)
I agree with what the others are saying. Make sure you take time with trevi. Take her to get her nails done while your mom is still there to watch the boys. She would love one on one time!
He is just absolutely adorable!
Sweet is an understatement!
Great picture! if you need a break give us a call!
hello Taya I washed your floors too and ate all your sugar cookies! Wasnt I so helpful or what? just teasing.
Taya! Having my 3rd WAS SOOOOOO hard. Keep it simple! Remember how emotionally koo koo I was? I grant you 3 months of free passes :) See you in a couple of days!
Congrats on your sweet new addition! Glad to hear everyone is happy and healthy!
What a gorgeous picture. How sweet!!!
I MISS him. I LOVE him. He is way too HANDSOME. Oh and I want to SQUEEZE him.
Oh and I told you to put Trevi on a plane! I would LOVE to take her!
Trey is beautiful and you look wonderful, congratulations!! i can't wait to come over and take a peek:)
I have been having a hard time with my oldest lately too and I really believe that he just needs some one on one time. Probably same with Trevi. 3 can be so overwhelming just keep telling yourself that the newborn phase doesn't last long! When Oaklee was almost a month old I had a melt down and didn't feel like the emotions that come along with a new baby would ever go away, but within a couple of weeks they did and now I'm totally used to three kids and have our routine down. It will happen fast for you.
oh, I wish I was closer! I could come and take Ezra & Trevi away for a playdate...that would help you and help Aidan tremendously! I just told someone about you the other day and how I am a tired and overwhelmed 37 yr old mom of 1 kid, and you have 3 and an amazing sense of keeping things under control and with a smile on your face! I am not just saying that-you have a great attitude and it shows.. Remember that you are also still VERY hormonal and that makes everything harder. I wish I was there to come see you and help you! xoxo
Congrats on number 3! Hey, they almost weighed the same too, and he is a doll. I think he looks like Trevi. And you look great by the way! My mom left today...I miss her already. It wouldn't be so bad if my older two didn't fight all of the time! :) I'll pray for both of us! :)
Congratulations! We're so excited for you guys! I'm totally impressed that you look so great RIGHT after having a baby! I'm sure you have more tricks up your sleeve than I do, but the one thing that really helped Noah to adjust with a new baby was to do "special time" with him every day. We put the baby down for a nap and he and I have time together doing whatever he wants to do. It only has to last 15-20 minutes and he's thrilled. I make sure to label it special time, so he knows it's just for him. He loves it, and he's a lot nicer to his little brother when I'm good about doing it everyday.
We got to visit Tessa yesterday. It was so much fun! Makes me really miss the good old days when we got to see our cousins more often! I had a cute idea for jonesybaby if you're looking for new projects. Email me and I'll tell you about it. elkebker@yahoo.com
Love,
Laura
I don't have any advice--I can't even figure out my own kids and my emotional 1 year old hasn't reached the emotional four year old stage :) But I do have a gift I want to drop by!
I'm not sure on advice-- I am sure you are doing way more awesome than you think. ;)
Congrats-- Trey is beautiful. :)
He is a gorgeous little boy! Your family is adorable!! And you look so great!! No Fair after just having a baby!
Congratulations Taya. He's beautiful and I love the name Trey
Trey is so handsome. I think adjusting to having a new baby whatever number it is just take awhile for the whole family to get use to. Good luck with everything. I am sure you'll figure out what is best for you and your family. Loves
Advice? I'm going to be scanning your blog when I have my second for advice! jk. I can't imagine having three kids, but I'm counting on a little chaos ;).
I'm glad things are going well! Next time we're in Vegas (my sister just had a baby on March 4th), we might just have stop by!
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