Mommy of 1 . . .

So, the last two weeks have been super busy and super fast. Here is what all we have done:
Shopping for the first time with Mommy and Daddy
Met Joy and Will's future bride, Miss Payton :)
Church for the first time (well, for Will)
Pumpkin patch and petting zoo with great friends
Dinner at Stix (I think Will is going to love sushi)
Great Pappa's birthday party
Church with Great Pappa
Visit and Dinner with Papa
Dinner at Aunt Amy's with the cousins
Work with Mommy two days in a row
Halloween party at Mommy's work
AND tomorrow is Halloween!

So, my six week old little man has now officially been introduced into the social scene. If you know his Mommy, then you know that this IS my life. I love to be on the go. BUT, with all of this going on, I have had a little cause to reflect on God's wisdom. When we got pregnant with Will, there was a possibility for up to have six babies. PRAISE GOD for His wisdom . . . Mommy of 1 is fine with me. Well, at least 1 at a time and at least for now :)

Someone might want to remind me of that in a couple of months . . . as I don't think the baby bug will take to long to bite again. There again, God's wisdom is amazing. If I had had my first baby when I wanted to at the age of 23, I would probably have five or six by now . . . I love this motherhood thing!

Will and Ryleigh

What a weekend!

This past weekend was wonderful. Bill cooked dinner for me on Friday night to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Every year, he cooks spaghetti for me. It doesn't sound fancy, because its not and neither am I, but it is our tradition and I LOVE it.
Saturday morning, we had Grandma, Aunt Lindsey, Aunt Jessica and Ryleigh come visit, then off for shopping. We had a great time and I realized why people who have kids have no money! We did make some great finds though.
Sunday, we took Will to church for the first time. We went to our old "home" church for the first time in years. Its funny how some places feel like home no matter how long your gone. I know Will liked it, because everyone just loved and doted on him. Of course, most of those people prayed for us to have a baby for many years, so seeing him is seeing your prayers answered.
Our friend Joy is here from Kentucky with her three kids (Andrew, Eli and Payton). Payton is two months older than Will, and we have decided to arrange their future marriage, so we introduced them as a courtesy. I think they love each other already! We went to lunch together and had a great time.
After lunch, we visited Memaw and Papa, then Amy, Corey, CJ and Luke. Memaw and Papa just love this baby and I love to watch them love on him. It thrills my soul. Of course, Amy does too. Luke is hilarious with him. Will was making noise and Luke was cracking up, like he couldn't believe that Will could make sounds. I think they will be great buddies in just a few months.

Yesterday 1 Month, Today 10 Years

CELEBRATE!!!

Yesterday, our little man was one month old! We celebrated with a big day. First we went to the Dr. for a check up. We have a healthy baby boy. Will is now 21 1/2 inches long and weighs a whopping 9 lbs and 12 ounces! Surgery didn't slow him down a bit. He eats 4 ounces every 3 hours and would snack in between if Mommy would let him. After the Dr., we went to visit all of the doting girls at Mommy's office and we LOVED it! Then Will and I went shopping at the baby store and he got new pappies for being so good :)

Today, Bill and I are celebrating our 10 year anniversary. Ten years sounds like a long time, but somehow, it has flown by. I feel like I missed some of them and yet, I can't really remember life before Bill. We grew up together. We've been through a lot together . . . some awesome wonderful times and some really hard things, but through it all, our marriage gets stronger every day. I am truly blessed to be married to my best friend!

I think it is fitting that the end of our first 10 years is marked by the beginning of our adventure in parenthood! I am so excited to take off on this adventure with Bill and Will and am sure that we will have a lot of exciting moments ahead. Through it all, I pray that God remains the head of our family and that we continue to love each other more every day!

Four Weeks and a little Baby Drama

Last week was a world wind. Our sweet baby started throwing up sporadically last Sunday. We saw the Dr. on Monday and otherwise, he was doing really well. He weighed 9 lbs and 5 oz and appeared completely healthy. We assumed we were dealing with a little reflux after eating, so we made some minor diet changes. Well throughout the week, the symptoms got worse and our sweet baby began getting sick more frequently. I was in constant contact with the Dr.'s office and we were trying different things to see if he got better. By Thursday afternoon, baby Will could not keep anything down. We spoke with his pediatrician and were directed to the Emergency Room at Children's. We were admitted Thursday night after an ultrasound and diagnosis of pyloric stenosis. This is apparently a fairly common thing presenting in first born males at approximately 3 weeks of age. Will was a classic text book case and was prepared for surgery. On Friday, October 9, 2009, I experienced one of the worst feelings I've ever had. I handed my baby over to strangers to take him to surgery. The only thing that allowed me to do that was I knew that Will was in Jesus' hands, not theirs. Jesus had already prepared every Doctor and Nurse that would touch our precious baby and Will was already healed (for by HIS stripes, we are healed).
Through this all, we have been reminded once again that God is in control. He knew what we would be facing and had already paved the path for Will's surgery and healing.


As I look back over this last week, I think about my Mom. I know she was there with us through the whole thing. I know that I draw from the strength she gained when she was a new mom. I think about my parents having to let them take me to surgery as a baby and know that they felt the same emotions, the same heartbreak and the same love for me that I feel for Will, in the same place. And I know that God was there with them then just was He was with us!

Today, Will is 4 weeks old. Four weeks is such a short time to fall completely and totally in love with someone and yet, we are there! Looking at our precious baby softens the hard parts of my heart. He is a reminder that our God is a kind, faithful, loving God that answers prayers and is still in the miracle business!

First time in my swing, my boppy and my bath tub

 
 
 
 

Two and 1/2 Weeks

WOW! Time is flying by. Our little man is 2 1/2 weeks old and it seems like just yesterday I was looking at him for the first time. He is growing and changing every day. Bill went back to work this past Monday and when he came home Tuesday morning, he said Will "looked different". It is so true! We are tryng to cherish every single moment. I look around the house and know there are things to do, but all I want to do is look at him and take in every expression. Even when it is time to sleep, I have a hard time because I don't want to miss one second of him. What a gift! What a blessing! What a responsibility!
Being Mommy and Daddy to this precious baby is the most amazing wonderful thing that could every happen to us. Thank you God for this sweet baby.