I realize I had taken the time to write down my experience as a new mom with Gram more than I have with Owen. It only makes sense, right? Second child, more to do, less time to sit and reflect and write. What I'm thankful for is I have had the time to reflect, lots of hours of rocking my new little boy, thinking about how amazing he is, how blessed we are to have two beautiful boys, how rewarding it is to be a mom, and how easily swept away I can be in everyone's life around me.
Owen, he is just the best little baby. "A really great second kid", I say. He sleeps well, he eats well, he hardly ever cries, he's just content and happy. He smiles a lot these days, and talks (mostly to his dad!) and loves to snuggle. Oh, the snuggles! He is a sweet, sweet boy. His temperament couldn't have been more different than Gram's at this age. So it will be interesting to see who this new little man will be.
I remember wondering how I could ever love another child like I loved Gram. I'm sure parents with multiple children just smiled at me, knowing how it works- how as another child comes into your life, your heart expands and grows to engulf them both. I realize this now. I'm just as in love with Owen as I am with Gram. Just as protective, just as determined to be a good steward with who God has given us, just as thankful for the incredible blessing of a baby boy.
At the same time, it was pretty obvious from the first moments of Owen's life that we were different parents this time around. We had so much to learn the first time, so much unknown, so much to worry about and figure out. This time I think we felt more comfortable in our parent skin, less skittish, so to speak. More confident in our abilities. Less obsessive. At the same time, Owen hasn't given us as much to obsess about!
Welcome Owen Klarke into the world and into our lives and hearts. You are ours forever and we love you completely.
He is such a sweet baby!!!! He looks so much like Uncle Clint, it's such a flash back for me....and now Owen likes to be held facing outward like u did, flashback again and a great reflection for us of great memories of raising u and Clint. Thanks Mom and Dad