Six Weeks Old

Graham is six weeks old - actually a few days older. The past week has been really good - and really busy. I find that the pace of life these days is "quick". Quickly go to the store while Graham is asleep. Quickly get Graham's bottle warm to feed him. Shower quickly. Work out quickly. Fold laundry quickly. Get to bed quickly - and early. Whew! Our girls have adapted very well to having Graham in the house and have settled back into their normal routine. And, Graham is doing great - smiling so much these days! We're getting more sleep which makes us feel a bit more human. (Let me be clear - we're still tired...we have two states these days - tired and really tired.) Graham sleeps from about 10PM to 3AM. After he eats, he sleeps again until about 7AM.

This past week Kyle had a business trip to Orlando, so Graham and I stayed with my parents for a few days. I honestly don't know what I would have done by myself. Molly went on vacation to the kennel, and Kona joined me at Papa and Gigi's house. Papa and Gigi were unbelievable! They just adore Graham, and it ended up being a really special time. Graham also went to BB and Buddy's (Brenda and Verne) Christmas open house. His grandparents just adore him - which is particularly dear for Kyle and me to experience.

We're excited to have Graham for Christmas this year - it makes Christmas that much sweeter to have him with us!

Our girls love getting new toys. They even play together sometimes!

In our newly renovated playroom - the girls have claimed the couch. (Graham will eventually claim this room, I'm sure...one of the walls is a chalkboard wall. He will legitimately be able to write on the wall and not get in trouble!)

Now you might think after these three pictures that we live at a zoo, but I promise we'll get to Graham very soon. We do have quite a few animals in our yard (in addition to Molly and Kona). Yesterday Molly caught her second squirrel. (How I wish she would catch the moles that ruin my flower beds...) And, today Kyle found this little guy in one of our trees! The owl is about 8 inches tall - so not that big. But how cute!)

Graham doing what he does best.

Why in the world did my parents put me in this stupid swing...

Graham must have thought his mom took a curve too quickly in the car...hold on tight!

Molly longing for summer and us to open the pool. (I long for summer, too Molly!)