10 months ago today, I spent the day playing with Thatcher at the lake - swimming, jumping, digging in the sand - followed by a fun evening with family celebrating the 4th of July and wondering when our little one was going to arrive. It seemed like it couldn't come soon enough and I remember being very ready to feel the first labor signs that day.
After getting home from our adventures and getting cleaned up, sure enough, contractions started. I enjoyed a quiet night to myself (who can sleep when they are about to meet their new baby?) as Josh and Thatcher rested peacefully. After finally deciding it was time to go to the hospital just before dawn, we knew the big moment was getting close.
So many things go through your head when you have your first child and then when you are about to have your second, some of the same things pop up with a whole slug of new questions/emotions. How could I possible love another child as much as I do Thatcher? What's it's going to be like with two? ...
And then you hold your new baby and you realize that your heart can grow and grow and grow and that there is ALWAYS room for more love.
Odin Axel joined us on July 5th, 2012 and is and has been a wonderful addition to our family.
Now, life is a little crazy sometimes, but it's also fun, LOUD, and full of laughs. We've learned that no two kids are alike, not even your own. We've learned that a second child takes a lot and learns how to give it back quickly. And we've learned that we all have a lot of love to go around.
Thatcher adores his brother.
They already seem to have a bond that will last a lifetime (and I hope it does!).
I cannot wait to see where these two boys take us but we're certainly ready for the ride! Thatcher is three and already ready for school and Odin is nearly walking, jabbering all the time, and trying to be just like his "big" brother.
Looking forward to what's to come and a little SUMMER! The lake is finally free of ice and we've already geared up the sandbox for the season.
Bring it on, sunshine!
