Well, the time is really flying by. My little Ava Sophia is now 12 weeks old and it only feels like a few weeks ago that we were bringing her home. She is such a precious addition to our family. She coos and smiles at us all the time and seems to just love life.... well most of the time. She was quite a crier for the first month or so.
For those of you who are pregnant with your second child and you're wondering if you'll be able to love them as much as your beloved first. The answer is YES!!! It's amazing how your heart grows. It's very different bringing them home. You'll probably find that you're much calmer about all the things that would send you immediately calling the Pediatrician the last time. :)
I'm learning through having two that organizing my day is a MUST, not just a nice option. It never fails that both are crying or needing something at the same time. Time with my sweet husband is less and that's been hard for us. We literally feel beat down by the end of the day, but thankfully, we're on the same team and we have to keep that at the forfront of our minds.
"Team Lehr" is in full effect and we're working hard to keep it that way. Just last night Scott and I talked for quite a while about all the changes our life has taken since having our girls. WE love them and cannot imagine life without them, but for me, the struggle has been keeping my own identity. Not just in being their mom, but in being "Shanna", who enjoys a number of things other than just caring for little ladies. I think God is working in my heart however, and giving me the perspective like in Nehemiah 6, that "I'm doing a great work and I can't come down" for so many other things that would pull my attention. I want to teach my girls to love God and others and that takes TIME.
Anyways, those are just some thoughts I've been having and I thought I'd share them in case that helps any of you. It's easy as a mom to feel a little "trapped" at times and I think that's normal-at least from a few other moms I've recently talked with. Draw on strength from the Lord as well as being honest with your husband and other girlfriends about how you're feeling.
So, here are a few pics of my sweet Ava from this week. What a blessing she is!!
The one with another baby is my sister's new baby Skylar. They are exactly 2 months a part!
