10 days...

10 days ago I had little Chase. What a gift of a child he has been. He's been so sweet and patient...and he smells so good. He sleeps all of the time. Then wakes every 4 hours or so to have a bite to eat, poops, and goes back to sleep. A few times a day he wakes for 15 minutes and graces us with his cute old man eyes. He is such a sweet spirited little child. How blessed I feel. I keep asking myself how I could have ever considered NOT having another child. It already seems as if he's always been with us. As I type this, he lays in my lap dreaming...smiling and making sucking motions with his tiny mouth and tongue. Then every so often breathing really deeply and giving out a long sigh. Oh, I love you Chasers.

My recovery has been really good. I had help until today...10 days of someone doing my dishes and helping my kids. I have an AMAZING family. My sister Cherise was here for the first 3 days to watch the kids while Jasper spent time with me. He has never spent the night with me at the hospital until this time. Because of all of the trauma after Chases' birth I didn't feel emotionally stable enough to let him leave me there. Thanks goodness for Cherise....she was there to take care of my kids so he could stay with me. Then my beautiful mother in law came. Then my parents and sister in law Ashley. It was so nice to have them here. My Dad was my handyman...repaired 2 closets, installed cupboards in my laundry room, and caulked my shower. I owe him a few hundred. :) So thank you to my family...I love you!!

I have never had a photographer come into my home after a baby...until this time, my friend Andee offered to come over. She did so GOOD! Thanks so much Andee! What a treasure. No wonder I love doing newborn shoots so much. It's so magical to be on the other end...I'm the receiver this time.

I love this one.... my oldest and newest loves.