A lazy kind of day

We spent the weekend trying to relax and be lazy! Harrison was the most successful out of the family.... While we were doing laundry (which I am amazed at how much laundry we do now that we have a baby!), dishes, preparing for church, etc., Harrison was sleeping, eating, and generally enjoying life!

Happy St. Patty's!

Here's to the Higginbotham's, Edgeworth's and other ancestors who have passed on the luck of the Irish to us!

One Month Old!

It's hard to imagine that one month has gone by! Time truly has flown. We have changed more diapers, had more feedings, rocked miles in the rocking chair, slept little, loved much, and gained more experience than we imagined we would have in a months time. But, we wouldn't change it for the world!
Leonard on the other hand is still not sure about this strange little creature who has stolen all of his attention and taken over his house!

Thanks Uncle Duane!

I know that not everyone will enjoy a video of our little guy having the hiccups, but this is for the grandparents so they can see his little movements and hear his little sounds.

So, enjoy! And, we will not be offended if you do not find this video just adorable...!

Night sounds

In the middle of the night, after feeding Harrison, I had burped him and he had fallen back asleep. I sat there for a few minutes taking in his smell - that soft, sweet, baby smell - and was listening. On one side, Nathan was sleeping - I heard his deep, slow, rhythmic breathing. On the other side (my other shoulder) Was Harrison's soft, quick, gentle breaths. It was so nice and comforting to be between these two patterns. Patterns one would only be aware of after the 2am feeding.

Motherhood does indeed have its rewards, last night it came in the form of my two boys breath patterns in the middle of the night.



We just need to add Leonard's purring to the mix....

Rub-a-dub-dub

We have done sponge baths and baby tub baths - and he did not like either of them. I don't know if the water was too hot or too cold, if he was hungry or full, but finally today we gave him a bath and he did not scream or cry! It was wonderfully peaceful for us, and he even seemed like he might have enjoyed it a little (although at this age it is hard to tell what they are thinking/feeling). But, it was so wonderful, we had to take a few pictures to document it!

Warm in Mama's arms!

After Harrison's bath, Daddy took him for a nice walk while Mama took a warm bath of her own! It is amazing how nice it was for me to take a bath with the door closed (because the cradle or swing was not strategically placed in the doorway with the sleeping baby) , without a draft (again, because the door was closed), and without having to hurry in case the baby wakes up! Small pleasures mean a lot now!

What it takes to wear a little guy out....

Lots of love from GrandMelissa....

Lullabies and serenades from Leonard....

Makes for one tired guy!