Finally

I seem to finally be coming out of this baby funk. It happens with every baby. I go into survival mode and stay there until things start settling down. It seems as though that might just be what's happening around here. Settling down. The big boys are finding their grooves as big brothers. They're getting along pretty well, most of the time. Nolan is starting to realize he's a little human being and therefore is acting more like one. It's nice. He's starting to really be interactive with his surroundings. He's grabbing for things, he'll smile at you from across the room! He loves his Exersaucer!! And the Jolly Jumper! Oh my goodness that boy loves him some jolly jumpin'! He's just figured out how to actually jump in it in the past few days! He looks so cute just bobbing up and down with a big toothless grin on his face!

I'm starting to find my rhythm with the three kids. It definitely took a lot longer to bounce back this time! I think it was more due to the fact that Nolan was super colicky, than the fact that I now have three little people who depend on me for EVERYTHING. I was thinking about this the other day. And, when Liam was born, he just fit right into everything. He was pretty laid back. He did have about a week of colicky behavior but I don't think it was really truly colic. Nolan on the other hand, was a challenge almost from the moment he came home. He had his days and nights mixed up pretty bad, was incredibly colicky. He still has some serious attachment issues...but it just means more snuggles for mommy and daddy, so I'm trying not to complain! He's definitely still a little fuss bucket when he wants to be, but overall, he's turning into a super charming and sweet little man, just like his brothers! I hate that it took so much out of me to get used to dealing with all three little men, but it did. The calm is coming back to the house, we're laughing more than we're arguing, we're slowly able to get out and do things as a family of five! That's the best! We went for a little walk on the weekend and it was so nice! I'm really looking forward to getting to the stage where we can take all three of them for a walk and have them all toddling on their own feet!

Last week, Liam had a pretty serious black eye. We're not sure how he got it, he just toddled out of his room on Saturday morning with a super severe shiner! It's finally starting to go away (nearly 10 days later) but then on this past Saturday Spencer ended up with a pretty radical shiner! So, needless to say, we haven't been making and public appearances lately!

Anyway, I had planned to get to bed early tonight...so far it's not looking like it's going to happen. But, I'm gonna try!