Autumn is one week old and we’ve all been adjusting to our new normal as a family of five. I’m not quite sure what our daily reality will be like just yet since I have so much help right now. Adam’s taken time off work, my mom is still in town, and our sweet friends have been dropping off meals for us. If it weren’t for the sleep deprivation this might actually feel like a vacation. The pressure is off to accomplish anything or go anywhere, and I’ve had extra time to watch Sky and Micah get to know their baby sister.
Sky is quite the little mama, always saying things like, “I think Autumn wants a rattle!” (or twenty). And, “She’s crying because she wants her blankie!” Micah’s favorite line is, “Hold Baby Ottoman!” which he repeats over and over until she’s placed on his lap. As for Autumn, we don’t really know what she’s thinking, but hopefully she’ll adjust to the noise and chaos of our house quickly.
I’m a bit nervous about how I’ll cope with all three kids once I’m back to handling them on my own every day. But the Bible says I don’t have to worry about that today, so I’m not. I’ll face that next week when it happens. For now I’m taking lots of pictures, giving Autumn’s soft newborn hair plenty of kisses, and thanking God for His extravagant goodness to our family.
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