The big 3!

This is my now THREE year old. Can you believe it??? It's honestly crazy how quickly time has passed. My Noah David has been such a blessing to our family. I'm so incredibly thankful that he's here and it's such a joy to watch him grow up.

Right now, Noah very much loves, and I mean loves his trains. Thomas the train is his absolute favorite. He also really likes Buzz and Woody from Toy story, and the characters from Cars. And of course, he loves matchbox cars. I mean, what little boy doesn't?
He is learning to use the toilet. Number1 has been mastered, but number 2 is still an issue. All in time :)
He loves to sing the alphabet, Jesus loves me, and You Never Let Go. They are actually part of his bedtime routine. Cute :)
He loves being a big brother too. My prayer is that he and Isaac will be good friends as they grow. He also loves playing with his big sisters. It makes my momma's heart so incredibly happy to see them play well together (most of the time).
I'm praying that year four of his life will be filled with such wonderful growth and joy.
I love you, my Noah David!

Isaac Theophilus

Here's my boy today..... 4 months old!

Isaac: Month 4

My baby is 4 months old today. Crazy that he's that big already... I mean, is it seriously almost November? Wow. Well, this month Isaac has definitely grown :)

1. He is super smiley. All the time. And he's the kind of person that smiles with his eyes.

2. He laughs! And what an awesome laugh he has. It's the kind of laugh that makes me laugh too.

3. He loves his toes. Last week he started to grab his toes while laying on his back. I'm pretty sure they are one of his favorites right now.

4. He still takes the pacifier. The only one of my four to ever take it. I'm hoping that he naturally outgrows it though. I won't be buying a larger size when he's 6 months... I just don't want to have to break the habit when he's 3.

5. He LOVES his brother and sisters. When they are around, he's constantly watching them and absorbing everything they say and do.

6. The door jumper is his new place to be. He likes bouncing in it, but only lasts happily for 15-20 minutes. Not enough time to get dinner made, but it does help.

7. He has regressed a bit in the sleeping at night department. He went from being up once a night to at least 3 times. I know it's normal, but still not easy to handle.

I'll post a picture later of the little man. He's one good looking baby.... if I do say so myself.

A Day Apart in June

Grace Elisabeth is my first baby. The oldest one. Her birthday is the 18th. Fast forward 7 years. Yes, SEVEN. Isaac Theophilus is born on the 19th. My last baby. The youngest one. These two are so precious to me. Each representing the first part and the last part of the baby era in my life.
I love this picture. I'm amazed at the difference in their sizes. Grace was once that small and Isaac will one day - all too soon - be that big. I'm feeling all mushy and sentimental right now. As much as I'm truly done with having any more children, there is a part of me that mourns not carrying another precious babe. It has been such an honor to be blessed in bringing four amazing people into the world. There is much in my heart that I'm not too sure how to express, or even if I can express. The best I can do is say, "Thank you, God". My heart is full. How blessed I am. For real.......I think I may need to look back at this post in the future when I'm having one of those many stressful idon'tthinkicandothismommythinganymore days. Because let's face it, being a mommy is hard. But it is more of a gift and a blessing. And I won't forget that.