Babyhood

Dusty and I both agreed that we are enjoying Jack's "babyness" more than we did Tyson's. Probably because we aren't first time parents now, scared out of our minds, and understand what is "normal" baby behavior. Also because Jack is ten times a better sleeper than Tyson was. Much could be attributed to that. We loved Tyson's chub and having him around and celebrating milestones. Maybe because there is such an age difference between the two boys, each of Jack's milestones seem fresh and new. Maybe because there was a slight chance that he wouldn't be here with us makes us cuddle him a little more tightly.

Whatever the reason, we love to kiss and squeeze our little one. Tyson holds his hands and talks to him in sing-song voice and asks him silly questions.



I don't seem to actually "hold" Jack as much as I did Tyson, because it seemed that for the first three months of his life Tyson would only sleep in my arms. But I do cherish his laughs and accomplishments so much.

Dusty had just slicked down Jack's crazy hair, yikes.

Because Jack is such a good napper, I find myself so excited to see him whenever he does wake up.



He is so attentive and alert. Constantly watching everything in the room around him. He tries to talk to us too. If only we spoke baby.......


Good things come to those who wait, they say. Well, Jack is a good thing. We all love him. Tyson loves having a brother and gets mad when I put him down for naps. He is a precious boy. I can't wait to find out more of what he is like as he gets older. The discovery is going to be awesome.