First of December this guy was growing and starting to grow a double chin. We were on the lookout for first smiles too. I was still in resting mode. But also working on Christmas ideas. It takes a while to think of gifts and the way I want Christmas to look and feel.
Looking back I see how he has changed in the month. It's a wrestle in my mind to sit and hold him, but now as we take some time apart I also miss his closeness. It's weird to start taking some independent time after being inseparable for 10 + months. Being a mom is such an entwined experience. To grow another body, to have stewardship over that process which is somewhat dependent on the mother's body composition, eating and exercise choices and even moods. The connection is real as I see him react to me now. And then the utter dependency of infancy is humbling. To be so completely entrusted by God with a precious person ... I'm thankful for added measures of patience and love to grow close to him and desire to care for him.
We also enjoyed two thanksgiving feasts. Because my hands were mostly full of baby I didn't take as many pictures but I got these. Friday we feasted with Saunders at the church it was so nice to have space to spread out.
Addie decided to order a dress for her princess experience. She looked lovely all put together.
She also put up the tree and enlisted the younger crew to help decorate it. I do love the glow of the Christmas tree there is something warming and welcoming about those lights.
So we finished out the first month with Jake with Thanks and thoughts of Christmas. Its a great time of year. God is so good to our family.
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