9.01.2009

Adjusting to the New Normal...


I cannot believe we have had Brenner for almost three weeks! It seems crazy to me. He is such a good baby and I'm not gonna lie, he is easier to handle than the other two mot of the time. He is a good eater and sleeper. In fact he thinks he is hungry ALL THE TIME. And if he spits up he expects you to replace what he 'lost'. Pretty funny. Berk has had the hardest time adjusting. While Braden loves holding him and feeding him, it too nearly two weeks for Berk to even hold him. But now he is Brenner's buddy. He asks at least twice a day "When Brenner be big?" because he wants him to play cars with him. Having Braden at school all day was a nice adjustment. I'm keeping it real, he and I butt heads over everything so it is nice not to have to break up fights for most of the day. Berk is losing out on naps most days, because he wants me to lay down with him, without the baby. When he's really tired, however, we find him like this

or this
Brenner is so much more alert now, and he is bound and determined to hold his head up for as long as possible. And he will turn to the sound of mine or Rusty's voice. Love it. We have had lots of visitors come meet Mr Brenner and we can't wait for everyone else to. My back is finally feeling better, and aside from a root canal I had over the weekend I am finally feeling back to my old self (almost). It's amazing what a difference not carrying around a huge belly makes on my mood. And how cute are these B1 B2 B3 shirts? My sister in law Jill made them (and cute jammie pants) for the boys. She just started a cute baking/sewing blog called Sew Tasty. There's a link on the side of my blog.

9 comments:

Jill said...

I'm glad Berk is finally holding him! And thanks for the shout out! Now I have to be better about posting regularly! I miss you guys so much! Love you! Give your boys hugs and kisses from me and Jaci!

Kelli said...

What are you saying...life with three little ones is never normal. Cute pictures!

Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} said...

I feel like you and I are living parallel lives right now. Aus and I butt heads and Brock is having trouble with naps. I love those shirts. So funny!

Alifinale said...

I love the shirts! Glad you are adjusting - 3 kids scare me so I am always happy to hear people can handle it. It gives me hope for the future.

I wish I was coming over to meet Mr. Brenner. I will let you know if I ever do come to Mesa...someday.

Melanie said...

What cute kids! I love that picture of Berk and Brenner with their pacis. Its looking like that is going to be us too. I'm glad you are feeling better and that everyone is starting to adjust. And I love the t-shirts! What a cute idea!

kiddle97 said...

Oh Caryn, I'm so glad you're "keeping it real" -- for some reason I laughed so much at that. Maybe because I can relate (I love school. For him. Ha ha!).

And I LOVE the B outfits. So so cute.

Kelcie said...

Oh my goodness the picture of Berk laying with his animals and pillows on his floor is just too dang cute!

Addi said...

I just can't get enough of Berk's smile. I LOVE it.

Amanda said...

My 3rd and 4th children clash - it's amazing how much better they get along now that they're separated for 8 hours a day!

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