Monday, June 27, 2011

The first 3 weeks

So I don't think anyone is expecting an apology for the lack of blog posts from the mother of 5...

Aidan is (thankfully) a delightful and pleasant baby. I have had a few fussers, so I can truly appreciate the peace of a content baby. He sleeps a lot - at night and during the day. He eats and poops and otherwise does all of the things he is supposed to do. When he does get a little bit fussy, some time sucking on his pacifier will usually calm him down. In addition to his chill personality, I'm sure that Jack and I have learned a few things about parenting in these past 10 years and 4 other children. Experience helps.

It's a good thing Aidan is so (relatively) easy, because there are still 4 other kids running around this house - and one of them is 2 and not yet potty-trained. sigh. When my came to visit for a week, I said that if she could just take care of Lauren for the week, she would be covering half of my work load . She was a tremendous help; so much so that I wondered how I would do it all when she left. We are figuring it out though. Help from friends who have brought meals and have taken a few of the older kids to give them some fun (and to give me a break) has been a wonderful blessing.

Again, from experience I know that this newborn time will fly by. So, I'm just trying to savor and enjoy these good days.




Friday, June 3, 2011

Welcoming....

Aidan Joseph Miller
June 1, 2011
8 lbs, 4 oz, 20 1/2 inches

We're so grateful for this precious addition to our family!

Aidan is shown here (in one of the few pictures with his eyes open) with one of his adoring fans. Mom and baby are home and doing well.