When my parents brought Charlie and Kate to our home to meet the baby. It was morning. The fire was going, music on in the background, everyone excited. The kids had wild hair and huge smiles. Charlie walked in so big and proud and I was awe struck at his beauty and bigness, wasn't it just yesterday that he was my baby boy in my arms. And Kate in her Kate outfit of all pink and tights and boots....waltzed in so eager to meet her baby brother. My mom immediately got her hands back on her new grandson like all grandmothers do. My dad dropped to the floor to play candyland and shoots and latters with the kids (big kid games my parents had wrapped for the kids) I sat in the nursing chair watching my parents, my husband, my kids....and I knew my family was complete.
The kids came right over to get a first glimpse. They were adorable. Commenting on how cute he was, how small his hands and knees were.
My dad finally got to meet Alex after coming to my house at 5 am and being on C and K duty for two full days.
Charlie was thrilled when my brother got word at 8 at night that he had a new baby brother....
Getting reunited ....
Baby Alex got each kid a new knight to add to their growing collection....
Kate absolutely loves having a baby brother. So much that she insists on holding him all the time and has been known to occasionally throw herself on the floor in despair when we won't let her carry or hold him (she also has a cold) and had one very intense and sad meltdown when it first hit her that I could not drop everything and hold her. She was sobbing saying we have to put the baby back in my belly so she could be the baby again. It broke my heart. But today there weren't any tears just "pets" as she calls touching him.
It has been a tough adjustment but we are heading in the right direction
2 comments:
Sarah...
Now you truly understand the "Berkowitz Theory of Family Pentagonal Relationships"..Yes you are complete..
He is so cute, Sarah! Congratulations on getting through another healthy birth. Sorry it was rough! Everyone says you just know when your family is complete. I think that would be a wonderful feeling. The thought of another pregnancy REAllY does NOT appeal to me right now. Well, enjoy your baby :) I can't believe our tiny baby phase is already over. Piper rolled over today several times. I love when they just lie and snuggle and sleep. We look forward to seeing you soon. Take Care!
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