Guess what?!  The baby slept almost 7 straight hours last night!  OMG, I woke up and just couldn't believe it!  I layed her down at 10:00 last night and DH and I popped in a movie.  I went to bed at 12:30, expecting her to wake up any minute for her next feeding.  The next thing I knew, she was fussing in her crib, and it was 4:38!!!  I still only got 4 hours, but that was my own fault for not going to bed when she did!  I know she won't do this every night, yet, but we've had several nights where she's slept 4 or 5 hours at a time, so maybe it's becoming a trend! 

She's 5 weeks old today!  I can hardly believe it!  I think it's just hitting me that I have this new little life to nurture and love forever!  I was driving home last night and I suddenly started thinking about the labor and delivery, and the weeks since.  I think it's all just been a blur, but I'm finally seeing it all with some clarity.  I guess that happens when you start feeling "normal" again. 

I told DH a couple nights ago that I am so full of joy right now!  It just seems like everything in my life is perfect.  I've always counted my blessings and seen them for that, but right now I just feel so full to overflowing!  I don't remember ever feeling this content before.  It's a wonderful feeling and I praise God for allowing me to have this life he's given me! 

A few weeks ago, I promised a picture of DS holding DD.  Here it is:

He's such a good big brother and he knows it!  He loves to hold her and feed her and fetch things for me when I'm nursing.  He gets so proud of himself when he does something for her, like putting her pacifier in her mouth or singing to her or winding up her mobile when she's fussy:

Funny story:  Well, it wasn't funny at the time.  It was actually rather alarming!  About a week ago, DD slept in her crib for the very first time.  DH and I got a fairly good night's sleep, waking only for feedings.  About 8:30 am, DH felt something on his arm and opened his eyes to see the baby laying there!  DS was standing beside him grinning from ear to ear!  He had picked her up out of her crib and brought her to our bed!  As you can see from the picture above, he is way to short to reach her safely.  Our only guess is that he climbed on the side like this and gently (hopefully!) stepped down with her in his arms!  He must have been gentle because she was still sound asleep, but I still can't wrap my mind around how he held onto her while stepping down! 

I had to have a very careful talk with him so as not to hurt his pride.  He just knew we would be so proud of him for carrying her all by himself!  

Enjoy your many blessings today!