Brig's Big Day

 

Brig had his blessing day April 10th.  He did awesome during his blessing.  Considering he was fussing for the 2 blessings before his, and he usually had gas pains at that same time most mornings, it was a tender mercy.  In fact, he was wide awake when David held him up after. 

I bawled the whole time (surprise, surprise, eh?). The rest hymn was "Families Can Be Together Forever", so I really lost it.  This is the song I sang to Brig every day when I was pregnant and now sing to him at night before he goes to bed because we're a forever family with this sweet boy. Coincidence? Nope. Tender mercy. 

Next, both his sets of grandparents were able to be there.  We loved having company!  It was so fun to see Brigston spending time with all of them.  What a wonderful day and week!

As for Brig man, his gas pains/probs seem to be gone. HALLELUJAH! They are a mom's nightmare, I hate seeing my baby hurt.  It was awful.  Prayer works...just sayin!  Plus, dairy, chocolate, and "gassy" foods are now the only things I can't eat, which is nice.  So glad to eat more than just potatoes, bananas, and carrots.

He's growing like a weed. Can't believe he's almost 3 months old.  He was 24.25in. long at his 2 month appt.  He'd grown over 4 inches in 2 months!  Guess that's why everyone says he looks so long.  We're soaking up his adorable smiles, snuggles, bubbles he's always blowing (pict to left), giggles in his sleep, how he stares at his hand and always has his fingers in the same funny position (pict to right), how he calls out when he wants us, and all his soft chubbies.  Every night I stare at him and wonder if it's possible for me to love this kid any more. The next day I do.  

I'm still getting absolutely nothing done.  My house is cluttered, my to-do list is a mile long and growing, there's often dishes in the sink, and more times than not I realize I haven't showered for a day or two, let alone even check my appearance in the mirror.  I often have puke on me.  But I don't care.  I won't even try to pretend "I've got it all together."  I can't pass up holding Brig, squeezing him, playing with him, and just cuddling him while he sleeps.  Heck, I even like changing his bum!  Chances are, I won't be able to do this as much with our next kids, so I'm going to take full advantage and not even feel guilty about all that other stuff.  I'm absolutely in love with not one, but TWO Sterzer boys now.  I'm like a giddy school girl just thinking about it.  Ridiculous!  Now if you'll please excuse me, I believe there are some lil velvety soft cheeks that need my kissy lips to get lost in them. 

(PS- I have a confession to make.  I like the smell of his spit-up.  David thinks I'm sick.  Please tell me there's someone else out there who likes it, too? Pretty please?)