Life Feels More Right

To sum up the arrival of our second daughter:  We are in love.  In so many ways, Lydia is similar to Vera.  In other ways, they are very different.  As much as we absolutely adore our Vera, life just feels more right now that Lydia is here.  We are on the way to completing our family someday and having two kiddos feels more 'right.'

I feel like I am experiencing what normal moms feel with their newborns; instant love, bonding, and wanting to be near their babies all the time.  I don't mind being up with her at night.  I don't mind nursing this time around.  I don't mind the cries or the endless dirty laundry or the added responsibilities of another child.  I am so thankful for another daughter and think it will be so fun raising sisters.

Vera is adjusting to her new role and the first thing she says when she wakes up is "baby."  I think she understands that Lydia isn't going anywhere and that she's here to stay.  Sometimes Vera is super sweet and wants to hold the baby and give her hugs and kisses and pat her gently.  Other times she wants to push her off my lap.  The back and forthness of this new learning curve might take awhile, but I believe she will really love her new little sibling eventually.

Chris is home this week and we are soaking up the family time.  If I could have him around all the time I would be a happy woman.  I love him and love when he's near.  He is so confident looking with his two girls.  Which is hot.  My husband is hot.  He's such a good daddy and he takes care of us so well.

All in all, it's been a really good almost-week with our new addition.  Granted, I know that it will get more challenging once I am home alone with my girls and Marlow, but I am feeling optimistic.  And very blessed.