The Little Things

Sometimes the littlest things make me smile,

fill my heart with joy,

make me thank God once again that this little boy is my son...

like when I see him sitting and playing with his toys

with his tiny little feet crossed, as always!

No matter where he is

or what he is doing

his feet are crossed.

When he's eating, and sleeping...

and sitting, and playing...

and even in the bathtub :)

Maybe all babies do this and I have never noticed,

but now that it's my baby doing it...

I notice every time!

Today's Adventure: Running With a Baby

Don't worry, he wasn't on my back or anything - I did have a jogging stroller :)

Today was my first time venturing out with Matthew for a run! I have been trying to keep up with the running, but to be honest it has been a struggle. The weather is turning cold, and by the time Brad gets home from work I am just too pooped to even think about heading out for a run!

But this morning I saw that the weather was supposed to be in the 60's, and when I looked outside and saw how gorgeous it was, I knew we had to attempt it!

I used to think it took me a long time to get ready to go running...add a baby into the mix and it is an all afternoon affair! Finally we headed out to the park...

I was able to get in a 30 minute run, and Matthew was able to get in a 29 minute and 30 second nap (kind of wish we could have traded places!). I love my jogging stroller and I hope I get to go out for a few more runs before it gets too cold.

It seems like everywhere I go, I am reminded of a time when I was "in the waiting" and feeling sad that I did not yet have a child. I used to go to this park and see people pushing their babies and my heart would just break, wondering when it would be me. Today I was just praising the Lord as I pushed my dear boy in his stroller, thinking of all He has done for me. For those of you still "in the waiting"...just hold on! It is so, so worth it!!!!!!!!

To Sum Up the Weekend: We Stayed in Our Pajamas

When we first received Matthew's file to review before officially accepting the referral, there was one sentence describing our son that was our favorite:

"He is an easygoing baby boy without being fretfulness except during feeling hungry."

Now, obviously that was translated from Korean to English! I did not even know "fretfulness" was a word!

Since we have met Matthew, we would have to say this really is a fair statement. He is so easygoing, very mellow and happy. Although, we would have to now add something to this statement:

"Except during feeling hungry or when TEETHING."

Matthew arrived with no teeth and today his third tooth made its appearance. His poor little mouth! Combine that with the fact that he had some kind of stomach bug this weekend and you have one sad little dude and two worn out parents on your hands. And yes, I wore pajamas all weekend (except when going to the store briefly with a friend).

But whenever I am tired, or cranky, or feel like I just want to hide under the bed for a while, I look into these gorgeous eyes and know that I am so blessed to be taking care of this little boy. Even when it's hard. And when he says, "mamamammama" (which I pretend is him saying "mama"!) it is all just worth it.

Can you see his two little teeth? Aren't they just adorable????

Life These Days

Four weeks ago today, after standing anxiously in the airport for what felt like an eternity...I held my son for the first time. It is hard to believe it has only been four weeks, as I cannot imagine my life without Matthew now. It does make me wonder, though:

Before having Matthew, what did I do with all my free time?????

I feel like we are busy from the moment we wake up until the moment he falls asleep (which thankfully is around 8pm...about the time when I'm wondering if I am going to fall asleep first!). The days are full, but wonderful, and as time passes we are starting to see Matthew attach to us more and more. It is a wonderful thing to have him want me near all the time :)

This week, Matthew has received the nickname "Little Mister Crankypants" but truth be told it's not really his fault. I'd be cranky too if I had two teeth poking through my gums AT THE SAME TIME! Poor little guy. We are up to our eyeballs in drool around here.

Yesterday, naptimes just didn't work out as planned (ie I planned for him to sleep...he planned to be awake...he won!). So this was how he fell asleep at 7pm as we gave him his breathing treatment:

The weather has been beautiful the last couple of days so we've been enjoying the outdoors for as long as we can by taking walks and sitting outside. Daisie has been amazingly good walking with the stroller. I am shocked!

Today I went on my first all-day trip with Matthew. We went shopping in another city with my friend Katie and her two little ones. It took me an hour to pack Matthew's diaper bag and get him ready to go! No joke, I am so slow and so paranoid about forgetting stuff. But we had a lovely time out and by the end of it I think the kiddos were worn out :)

I just love being a mom. It is not an easy job, but it is wonderful. I am more tired than I've ever been, but so, so happy. This little boy blesses my life in ways he cannot imagine. I am so thankful that he is mine!

Wordless Wednesday

My Two Boys

Seeing this amazing man become a daddy has been absolutely incredible.

He is so strong, but so gentle.

The way he loves Matthew, and the way Matthew loves him, takes my breath away.

The way Brad is silly with Matthew and makes him giggle, the way he cares for him even when he is tired and not feeling well, the way he is already teaching him things...I see these things happening every day, and I find myself pausing and taking mental snapshots of these precious moments of a father and his son.

I always knew Brad would be a good father.

To see it happen has been one of the greatest joys of my life.

Oh how I love these two!