Drew 7 Months

Our little man is 7 months.   He is at that stage where every time I turn around I am feeding him - food, milk, you name it. 

Random thought

As I look back, our 3 kids pregnancy stories are very different -

nick was 'scheduled' meaning we started trying and boom, here is comes, 

Shane was a 'struggle', with 3 miscarriages - we were thrilled to finally pass that mountain. 

Drew was a 'surprise' - I will never forget taking that pregnancy test and bringing into Chris when he had no idea I was taking it much less what the results were saying....

So, all 3 kids are also eating something different. 

Nick was all American Gerber,

Shane was full German fair

Drew is now getting homemade. 

It takes me 3 kids to figure out that making food is actually quite simple. 

But I'm also here to tell you - do what works for you as all 3 boys seem to be doing quite well - so its whatever fits with your family=)

So I have steamed and blended carrots, sweet potatoes, peas, beans, plums, pears, combos you name it.  The potpourri awaits in the freezer for reheating.

He sitting on his own (temporarily) - and with great assistance -

He is a smiley guy.  A bit congested and spending a night in our favorite Chelcy purchase - the nap nanny =)

There are those lashes again and oh do I love them.

If only there was a billboard that flashed how many more times these events would happen in life.  Would we treasure them more knowing there were only 10 left, 5, 4, 3.....  I remember the first time drew slept through the night.  No warning, he just did it.  Gosh I wish i would have known...

How many more mornings will I be able to pick Drew up from his crib for his 6:00 feeding?  How many more mornings will he want to cuddle with me with this sweet face and a full bellie?  Honestly you never know.  Just last week I opted to stop nursing the other feedings - but I am holding onto this one for now.  It might be another day, another week, who knows.  But for now I am treasuring each one for my last little one.

I still love the hug I get each morning as I pick him up.

They do grow up...... too fast....

I also want to give a shout out to my husband who surprised me last night by sneaking in 18 hours early from his business trip.  He is lucky that I didn't surprise him with a baseball bat at 12AM.  But it was a wonderful surprise.  The kids loved it too.  I am so lucky to go through life with him.