my new little lovely . . .

I already introduced you . . .

but I just had to share some more pictures today

of my new little lovely, Bethany Len!

She is 5 days old today,

and is melting my heart a little more each day!

I am remembering what it is like to have a newborn...

to change a tiny bottom,

to breastfeed constantly,

to stay up all hours while she gets her days and nights figured out.

(Abigail comforting mama while I labored at home)

And all of the sudden, Abigail seems HUGE to us...

like such a big girl, in every way.

She has been INCREDIBLE throughout the transition

of someone coming and "invading" her home.

She has welcomed "Baby Bethy" with kisses and hugs.

I mean, look how tiny she is in my hospital bed!

I totally forgot how bitty they are as newborns!

(she weighs a little over 6 1/2 lbs now)

Though it is exhausting,

I honestly look forward to the long hours of the night,

all the feedings and diapers and awake time...

because it's JUST US.

(Abigail climbing in bed with us at the hospital)

At night,

I get to just study her face, her little body,

and get to know her,

without any toddler interruptions, or day to day stuff going on.

Last night, I think I even shrieked a little bit to myself

when I took her upstairs to our room...

I love that precious time with her.

(do you see my "ugly cry" starting to happen?!)

I am understanding now the amazing feeling it is

to love two babies, and to hold two in my arms,

knowing the Lord has entrusted me with such precious gifts.

every day i fall harder...

im so thankful.

I'll post more actual posts soon,

but for now,

you're just gonna have to endure lots of pictures of my new princess,

and our growing family! :)

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