January 13, 2012
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1 month
Boaz’s favorite things are nursing, swinging in the swing (when I can’t hold him or my back starts to hurt from the MOBY), sleeping snuggled right next to me in bed (he really can’t get any closer, or can he!?), and taking baths. I can’t say he’s slipped into family life “unnoticed” as some of the other kids did which is perfectly fine and even appreciated by Gabe (he claims he didn’t get the chance to ‘know’ Sophia or especially Liam until they were around 8-9 months). Boaz likes to make himself known and often needs every ounce of help falling asleep AND staying asleep.Four at times seems downright CRAZY! We definitely have those WILD moments, but just as quickly as the chaos breaks out, the storm settles and peace is restored. After having a baby I always set expectations LOW (if any at all besides keeping everyone alive!) so when a day (or several in a row I’m finding the more I’m at it) comes and I actually have some “free” time to go above and beyond to ease back into some school with Asher, clean and organize a closet or room, vacuum and wash the floors, have dinner ready with an inviting house presentable for when Gabe walks through the door, or even start a little kitchen cabinet face lift, I realize the GRACE HE provides to do my job and do it well is one to be noted. It’s touching really. I’m not left to fulfill this much needed and demanding role of SO many things on my own. Praise the Lord, because otherwise some mornings, I don’t think I’d venture out of bed for what I KNOW awaits me! I really don’t know how moms do it without knowing Jesus!
The kids LOVE Boaz (Bo or Bo-Bo more precisely!). The ease of adding another unique individual to the family unit never ceases to amaze me. Family is SO much a part of God’s plan. The love and acceptance of another soul by the others is always touching this mama’s heart!
I really intended this post to just be a photo of Boaz at 1 month on the yellow “parlor” chair. So much for that, you got an update too! I’d like to do one of him on it each month. I love the progression of change each month. It’s really just a chance for me to savor them this little while I can!
