My best friends all told me that this would happen, and quite frankly, I did not believe it. But, it is true and I am here to say that I cannot imagine one minute of the rest of my life without this little boy in it, and I can also very honestly tell you that I am so thankful and grateful for the time I have been given to watch his every move. I am one lucky woman.
My daughter has taken to motherhood like no other. She surprises me every day with her maturity, and complete dedication to her child. She is not afraid to tackle the motherly duties, and she does not shy away from anything. I am overwhelmed with pride and amazement - especially considering that until he was born she had never changed diaper, or fed a baby a bottle, or even watched someone give a baby a bath. She could now give lectures on the joys of nursing and the power of pumping....bless her little heart.
Baby Braden is gaining about a pound a week, and Mommy is taking off about 3 pounds per week. Both Mommy and Baby are very happy with their progress.
To say that our household has changed would be the understatement of the century. My pre-baby obsession with the house has had to take a back seat to constant washing of breast pump supplies, baby clothes and diaper genie maintenance. We have to jockey around the swing and bouncy seat, which are fan favorites, and the cradle, which is slowly becoming obsolete, as our little bundle has decided at 3 and 1/2 weeks old that he can roll over....time for the big boy crib (and yes, Grandma is convinced that he is gifted...lol).
He looks more and more like his Mommy everyday, which is such a fun and touching thing for me. I can only imagine that I am looking into the face of my infant daughter every time he gives me that smile (which is NOT gas....) and he looks at me with that turned up little nose, that square little face and those deep blue gray eyes. and the dirty blond hair that sticks straight up....
Oh, and did I mention that he has my chins....????
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