Well, it's time to go back to the real world. I can't believe I've spent 8 weeks doing almost nothing. If you don't include holding my newborn baby for several hours at a time, feeding him every three hours, changing a dozen diapers a day, changing his clothes at least 3 times a day, and thanking God a MILLION times day. I can't believe how fortunate I am to have been able to spend this time with my last born. I will miss him terribly on Monday, but I know each day will be easier.
Baby Tripp has been such a good boy these last 8 weeks. He only wakes up once during the night, and he goes straight back to bed after eating. The first few weeks were tough with the sleep, but he now knows the difference between day and night. He's been smiling since he was 1 month old. I'm pretty sure he's going to start laughing soon.... and the first laugh better not happen at daycare, or I'm pretty sure I'll end up quitting my job. I'm think he's a nudist since he starts to get a big grin when he realizes I'm taking his clothes off. Once I get the diaper off, his legs kick like crazy and he gets really happy. Pretty sure it'll be tough keeping clothes on him just like it is Logan. Must be a boy thing. He's a very happy baby, loves to talk, and coo and smile at everyone in the family. Sure is gonna suck going 8-9 hours without seeing that smile.
Being home with Tripp meant that I got to be home with Logan too. While I had high hopes that we would do a lot of bonding activities, that's not quite what happened. One thing is certain about having a new baby.... things never go the way you plan. Mostly he sat next to me playing games or watching cartoons. Not exactly ideal, but definitely easy. Logan has enjoyed being with his brother all day, and he's actually looking forward to going back to daycare. He said he get's to help Jodie (daycare lady) with his baby brother. He's been such a good big brother and loves Tripp so much. He always puts his toys on Tripp or shows him the movie he's watching so that Tripp can watch it too. He kisses him all the time and once even licked his cheek saying "He's so cute I just couldn't help myself".
Lexus has really enjoyed Tripp as well. She doesn't get to stay home with us obviously, but as soon as she walks in the door she has to hold him and shower him with kisses. If she's gone for more than a day then she starts to miss him like crazy. She has always been such a good sister. Poor thing has all these little brothers and she's nothing but grateful to have them. She unfortunately takes the back burner sometimes because of the boys needing so much more attention, but she's understanding and patient. Not bad for someone who just turned 13. The day before I had Tripp she was inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society. We didn't even get to celebrate her awesomeness. I guess I owe her one.
Anyway, come Monday, I should be a blubbering mess. I've been very blessed with my 3 babies. This is the end of my last maternity to leave. Time to move on with our lives together as a completed family and I look forward to the adventures.
