While Carly was in town she came over during Ryland's 1st week and put her photographer skills to use! She took amazing newborn photos for us! :) We love them!
Here are just a few for your viewing!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Life With Ryland
It's so hard to believe that Ryland is already over a month old. Most days it is seems like he has forever been a part of our family because of what a good baby he is. He truly is a mellow baby; crying only when he is hungry, and occasionally for a gassy tummy or if he's tired.
We were all very curious how our family dynamics would change once Ryland arrived, and truth be told, not much has changed. Sophia is an AMAZING big sister. So much better than I thought she would be. I was truly worried about how she would handle the change, being that she had our 100% undivieded attention for the past 3 years. But she is great. She LOVES her brother so much more than I could ever think, and it really goes to show me what her capacity for love is. She runs to us 1st thing each morning when she hears Ryland and me awake. And she asks, every morning, if she can give him his "1st kiss" :) How sweet is that? And she loves to be there when I get him dressed. She doesn't care so much for helping to pick out his clothes each day, but loves to pick out what socks he wears. So funny!
I was worried about my capacity to love two children. I know that sounds crazy, but I just couldn't imagine loving another child as much as I loved Sophia. But I do. And there is absolutely no way to describe how your heart grows. It just does.
And I know that Matthew might not admit it right away, but he was worried about how having a new baby would interfere with his work towards his Master's degree. And it has been more of a challenge, there's no denying that, but he has been amazing at balancing life as hubby, daddy & student.
Not to say that every second has been blissfully perfect. There is definetely a transition that has taken place. And sometimes I find myself slipping into my expectations of the ways that things "should" be going, instead of being understanding of the ways that things actually are; We have a 3 year old, she is going to slip up and have tantrums, she is going to push our buttons a little more than she used to. And we have an infant. We won't always get to eat our dinner together, or eat while it is hot. We won't always get to do bath-time as a family anymore, we have 2 baths to coordinate now. But a quick look around gives me a reality check, and I see how blessed we truly are to have our amazing kids, a great partnership in our marriage, and a fantastic family.
Below are some pictures that have captured our life in the last month!
We were all very curious how our family dynamics would change once Ryland arrived, and truth be told, not much has changed. Sophia is an AMAZING big sister. So much better than I thought she would be. I was truly worried about how she would handle the change, being that she had our 100% undivieded attention for the past 3 years. But she is great. She LOVES her brother so much more than I could ever think, and it really goes to show me what her capacity for love is. She runs to us 1st thing each morning when she hears Ryland and me awake. And she asks, every morning, if she can give him his "1st kiss" :) How sweet is that? And she loves to be there when I get him dressed. She doesn't care so much for helping to pick out his clothes each day, but loves to pick out what socks he wears. So funny!
I was worried about my capacity to love two children. I know that sounds crazy, but I just couldn't imagine loving another child as much as I loved Sophia. But I do. And there is absolutely no way to describe how your heart grows. It just does.
And I know that Matthew might not admit it right away, but he was worried about how having a new baby would interfere with his work towards his Master's degree. And it has been more of a challenge, there's no denying that, but he has been amazing at balancing life as hubby, daddy & student.
Not to say that every second has been blissfully perfect. There is definetely a transition that has taken place. And sometimes I find myself slipping into my expectations of the ways that things "should" be going, instead of being understanding of the ways that things actually are; We have a 3 year old, she is going to slip up and have tantrums, she is going to push our buttons a little more than she used to. And we have an infant. We won't always get to eat our dinner together, or eat while it is hot. We won't always get to do bath-time as a family anymore, we have 2 baths to coordinate now. But a quick look around gives me a reality check, and I see how blessed we truly are to have our amazing kids, a great partnership in our marriage, and a fantastic family.
Below are some pictures that have captured our life in the last month!
Addie's 1st Birthday Party was while they were here! She was so cute & LOVED her giant cupcake! :)
We enjoyed an amazing month of cuddles while Tita & Addie were visiting for February.
Ryland met Auntie Al! :) And they loved to cuddle together!
Sleepy Ryland
Matthew & Sophia had a Daddy Daughter Date! It was the cutest thing ever. He took her to see Disney on Ice. She insisted that she wear her princess dress & got all dressed up! I honestly think I fell in love with Matthew all over again this day. What other grown man looks forward to Disney on Ice and has a good time while he is there? He is such a good Daddy!
After-work cuddles on Valentines Day
Sleepy Boy Again
(I don't know why it won't let me turn this picture...)
Anyway...It's the cousins on our last night before they had to go home :(
Mommy & Ryland
1 Month Already!
(Again unsure why I can't turn the picture...)
But Uncle made it! And Ryland loved his cuddles with Uncle too!
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