Jack Wallace Breeden

Jack Wallace Breeden - born Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 6:24 p.m. He is sweet as sugar.  He weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces.  20 3/4 inches long.  Big brother Jonathan is being wonderful.  He loves his little baby.  The whole family is adjusting to life as a family of four! We've had so much support from our family and friends. It's amazing how people are there for you when you need it most.  From bringing meals, helping with diaper changes, watching Jonathan, and offering love and advice - we have such a wonderful network of help.

Last week as a family of three!

Breeden Totem Pole

Kissing New Baby

Pool time with Nanny

My baseball star?!?!

Water balloons with Caleb

Genius ain't anything more than elegant common sense.

"A grand adventure is about to begin." - Winnie the Pooh

We are still waiting.  I'm 38 weeks and 5 days.  I'm going to the doctor this afternoon to see where we stand.  I'm getting very tired and feeling very big.  But New Baby doesn't want to come out yet, though I know he's not very comfortable in there any more.  He gets feisty if he gets cramped - like when Jonathan climbs all over me.  New Baby fights back.  That is really uncomfortable. 

We are also still waiting to hear back about when we close on the house.  The date is June 21, but we were hoping to have it moved up.  Jon is so anxious.  He just wants to get in there and start working.  I told him to enjoy this downtime, but he's not that kind of man.  He wants to be busy.  He is being very helpful with Jonathan and making dinner and trying to make me comfortable. 

For now, we'll wait.  Patience is our big lesson.  I'm trying to enjoy this time as a family of three.  Things are about to get crazy again. 

Hurry up and wait...

Waiting for baby.  I'm 37 weeks and 5 days.  Car seat is installed.  Bags are packed.  Cradles, cribs, swings, changing table, diapers, wipes, onesies - all in place.  I gave notice at work (Big Brothers Big Sisters), notice at Jonathan's daycare, notice to Jon to answer every time I call him.

Waiting for the house.  We got the loan paperwork signed.  The realtor got the contract signed.  We've measured the house. We've discussed our plan to remodel.  I just need a closing date. Then Jon will start making it ready for us.

We are taking it one day at a time now.  Enjoying each other.  Enjoying Jonathan.  Enjoying the extra cookies I'm allowing myself.  Peace.  Be still.

Happy Birthday, Choo-choo!

Jonathan loves trains, so we threw a train party for his second birthday.  Jonathan kept singing "Happy Birthday, Choo-choo!" Next year I'll tell him it's "Happy Birthday to you!"  New Baby is due near his actual birthday on June 18, so he shared his party with his cousin Caleb, 3. They had such a good time. Hannah did a great job organizing everything and Martha made an awesome cake. Now I can just relax and wait for baby.