The Bewitching Hour

All mamas know what it is-the bewitching hour. It tends to begin around 4pm when you and all the children are just done! It's creeping near dinner and when daddy comes home. I was feeling like between 4 and 5 I just couldn't survive, until I discovered just to bundle them up and let them run off their energy in the back yard. I watch from out the window at our office desk and it gives me a little break too. We know have a survival plan for those long days!

 

 

Yup. That's a (now dead) bug he speared with a stick. Ahhh boys.
 

 

 

Happy President's Day!

 

 

 

 

 

This and That

We are continuing to fall deeper in love with our Thatcher boy. This morning he looked so sweet on his changing table. The moment I grabbed my camera he started doing this......
 

The children's Gigi was here for a couple of days visiting, so this morning my Sassy and I got to go grocery shopping together just the two of us. I brought her upstairs while I got ready. She loves to play with my make-up brush.
 

And just stand by and look pretty.
 

 

Tonight we were putting the boys to bed and Everett wanted to hold Thatcher. Hampton soon got in on  the snuggles......
 

Our THREE boys!!!
 

A Sweet Valentine's Day

I threw the children a little Valentine's Day Party this morning. I have been building this party up all week and they were so excited. It truly is the little things.....

Like pink balloons and heart shaped confetti.

 

And home made Valentines cards made by mommy.
 

And chocolate covered pretzels.
 

Valentine's Day puppy chow.
 

And a sweet little newborn sleeping nearby.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolate covered faces.
 

And pink lemonade with heart papered straws.
 

Sweet, juicy watermelon.
 

And a "make your own Valentine" project.
 

 

 

Lots of sibling love.
 

And mommy love!
 

Our First Week Together

Thatcher is one week and one day old today. I have loved every minute. Even the middle of the night snuggles. We are continuing to get to know him, but already I am seeing little pieces of his personality. He is very snuggly and very sweet. He is easily consoled. He rarely opens his eyes, but when he does he looks all around taking it all in. He is most alert about 7pm and then drifts off to sleep once again. For the first five nights he wanted to be held while he slept, which meant Eric and I took shifts staying up and holding him. He is getting better about sleeping in his crib and just last night he went 3-4 hours in between feedings. He sleeps in the same room as Eleanor and they have been doing great! He is a beautiful 6 pound addition to our family. We just love him so much!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome To The Family

For months we have talked with our children about Thatcher and prayed for him every night. They have rubbed my belly and knew he would be arriving soon. So when my sweet little ones came marching into the hospital room the day after he was born, I was overwhelmed and felt incredibly blessed. My four children were finally together! And I was overwhelmed. Four children-under the age of four! It felt like a lot. They were so excited to see him and every one had a different reaction. Everett was cool and calm, like it was no big deal. I can't blame him. He has now witnessed three small babies enter our family. But he was happy. And he asked me if I still was his mama. I reassured him I am always and forever his mama. Hampton was the most interested. He immediately said, "let me see that baby!" and wanted to hold him. He told us the baby wants his mama and demanded we put the baby in his hospital bassinet. He continued to return to him throughout the visit and never lost interest. And then there was Eleanor. She kept repeating "bebe" and slapped him across the face upon meeting him. It wasn't a mean slap, perhaps a love tap? I am not sure, but she will be the one I keep my eye on most! She also seemed perturbed that I was holding him and not her.
I was so happy for their visit. Thatcher Reid is a beautiful addition to our family!