Look at how Nathan is growing. He is now one month old.
I always figured my oldest child would, by default, be my biggest helper. But, I'm learning regardless of birth order, their personalities still dominate. Taneal is still a great helper, but Camie just can't seem to get enough of her newest brother. Today she came home from school and as always, asked to hold Nathan. She had already washed her hands. Danielle came in and asked to hold Nathan when she heard Camie asking. Camie explained to Danielle, "I have been gone all day and haven't even held Nathan once! You've been around him all day. It is my turn." How can you refute that? Camie spent a lot of her afternoon and evening holding her little brother. And this evening after scriptures and prayer as I was reading stories to Danielle and Spencer, Camie sat in the hall and held Nathan. She is such a great helper. With the help of the older children, the transition to five children hasn't been too hard. The hardest part for me in the past was bedtime and reading stories to the kids while the baby cried and I tried to juggle books and nursing and anything to keep the baby happy while doing the bedtime routine. This time around I have helpers that offer to help. And they are wonderful!
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That is so great to have such awesome help! I know what you mean about bedtime, it's not always fun, thats great that the older girls can make it easier! he's such a cutie, I can't believe he's a month already!
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