Happy Fall!

What a crew!Our Littlest Pumpkin!

Mark took the children trick or treating around our neighborhood tonight. Eli and I stayed home to hand out candy. We had over one hundred trick or treaters stop by. Anna Grace chose to come home a little early, so she took over the job of handing the candy out. She was quite proud of her job, and the scary creatures that rang the doorbell did not startle her at all!

He's Growing Up!

We have not spent a lot of time riding bikes the last year or two, so Isaac had never learned to ride without training wheels. I had bought a scooter at a garage sale recently, and he has ridden it quite a bit. Today he was riding his bike, and the training wheels were not even touching the ground. He asked Mark to take them off, and he took off on two wheels! He was very proud of himself! We had promised to buy him a new bike when he could ride without training wheels (he is still riding the one he got for his fourth birthday), so I guess it is time to make good on that promise! He is growing up!

Eli's First Tub Bath

Eli had his first tub bath last Thursday. I had expected him to get upset, but he really seemed to enjoy it. What a big boy!

Queen Liv

Eli's Two Week Check Up

Eli went for his two week check up today. Dr. Jeff was pleased with how he is growing. He weighed 12 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 23 and 1/2 inches long. Today was Eli's official due date. I am so glad he arrived a little early. Praise God he is doing so well!

Boy Meets Mamaw

Mark's mom (Mamaw) came down for a visit on Saturday and stayed until this morning. It was good to have an extra pair of hands! We really appreciated her help. We will all have grandparent withdrawal for a few days!

Lots of Help

I have been getting lots and lots of help with Eli from my sweet children. In fact, I have been a bit overwhelmed by all of it! From Isaac down to little Anna Grace, there have been lots of offers to help with holding, kissing, burping and general baby care. Bailey has been especially attentive to her new little brother. She is constantly near by, talking to him and keeping an eye on him. She also keeps my diaper tub full and stocks the supplies I need.

A homeschooling mom whose children are grown told me that when you first bring a new baby home, the baby is the school for the first few weeks (or months). I think their is a lot of truth in her statement. While we are going to get back to reading and math in the next week, the children have learned a lot about babies in the last week. They have learned a lot about the physical side, from umbilical cord care to feeding and changing diapers. They have also been picking up on how to love a baby. I love it when I hear them calling Eli the little names that Mark and I call him and talking to him in sweet voices. I know the novelty of having Eli here will lessen over time, but I am so thankful for their love for him. Children are truly a blessing from the Lord!