Luke, you entered our lives at the proper time. You have changed our lives in such a wonderful way and we look forward to all that is to come. You are teaching me so much~
1. Patience- you are making me slow down and enjoy the little moments I usually fly through or take for granted- like visiting Daddy at work to take him out to lunch or welcoming when the seasons change from summer to fall to winter. At 2 am after an hour and a half of feeding you, you are teaching me to stay calm and be your mom first-- you challenge me to give you my best, no matter the hour or circumstance. It is my hope that you never get left overs from my day and that you always feel loved and safe in your home.
2. Listening- you are showing me how to really listen when someone talks. Your eyes show me you are focusing on whatever silly thing I am telling you as if you are hanging on every word, no matter how insignificant. You are teaching me to listen more closely to what people say to not miss a lesson or opportunity.
3. Unconditional love- Since you arrived, this instant, indescribable love for you has been our biggest joy! I hope you know we will always be your biggest fans- dreaming big with you, praying hard for you, and providing all we can for you. You remind us that God is doing the same for us, His children, to promote us, teach us, lead us, humble us, challenge us. We hope to imitate His love with you too, Luke.
4. Dependence- Your dependence on us to meet your every need is intense. It is a rewarding feeling to fill up your bottomless pit stomach before bedtime, rock you to sleep, watch you relax during bath time, and bundle you up for a cold night's sleep. We don't take your dependence on us lightly and know you need us to work with all our hearts at our jobs to provide for your needs now and in the future when your needs change as you grow. You encourage me to look at each new day as a new opportunity.
~We know this is just the beginning to many great lessons we will learn and many fun times ahead for our family. We thank God for you and pray his continued blessings over you and our family.
Pictures from this week:
Luke's first play date with Drew Carpenter, his elder by 5 days:
Proud Papas:
All the kiddos:
Getting crazy!
Luke's first tummy time:
(lasted about 1 minute!)
Sweet boy- waking up stretches:
Meeting Daddy at the office and taking him to lunch:
Luke's Visitors - Ginny and Kalli (due Christmas Day!). Tiffany and Sarah S., we forgot to snap a picture when you were here... next time :)
