You know...I knew Jace was a big baby. 9 lbs 3 oz for a newborn just spells big doesn't it? I know that babies grow everyday and that in that process their personalities change and their awareness of you and people around them grow. I just didn't realize how much or how fast until now. What made it click? Andrea had her baby on November 13. Landon Brent Cook weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 20 inches long. 
Jace and I went to visit her on the 14th and when I got to hold the little (and I mean little) Landon I had to double check he was in my arms! He was SO light I thought I was just holding the blanket!! Thankfully I took my camera and got a picture of Jace laying next to Landon. 
That's when it hit me. My little boy is growing. I knew he was, but when I put him next to that small baby, my heart both jumped with joy and cried. Over the last few weeks Jace has learned to grab everything. That includes moms hair, moms nose and mouth, and when I change his diaper he grabs his toes and legs. It's easy to see how I could get caught up and not notice time passing by. He's so darn cute! When Jace and I got home I just looked at him and marveled at what a little miracle he's been for Ryan and I. So over the last few days I've pondered and looked at all the pictures of Jace as a newborn. I miss those times so much!! The soft fat cheeks, the wrinkles, the way he would lay in my arms and snuggle close to hear my heartbeat, and the times that I would watch him open his eyes for a second and see them looking at me seeming to say "Hi Mommy".
That's when it hit me. My little boy is growing. I knew he was, but when I put him next to that small baby, my heart both jumped with joy and cried. Over the last few weeks Jace has learned to grab everything. That includes moms hair, moms nose and mouth, and when I change his diaper he grabs his toes and legs. It's easy to see how I could get caught up and not notice time passing by. He's so darn cute! When Jace and I got home I just looked at him and marveled at what a little miracle he's been for Ryan and I. So over the last few days I've pondered and looked at all the pictures of Jace as a newborn. I miss those times so much!! The soft fat cheeks, the wrinkles, the way he would lay in my arms and snuggle close to hear my heartbeat, and the times that I would watch him open his eyes for a second and see them looking at me seeming to say "Hi Mommy". I still see those same eyes, but they've changed and the newness he had is growing dim ready to shine light on the next chapter of his life. I'm really excited to see him grow and move onto those fun things of crawling and banging pans and maybe even chewing on dirt! I want to see him trying out everything because it's all new and fasinating. I can't wait to hear him say "ma ma" or "da da" and hear his laughter fill my home even more than he does now.
So here is to all the moms! For the ones who have held their babies, maybe even a grandchild or two, and remember the miracle they are. And for the new moms who hold their baby now and get to experience it for the first time. Enjoy every minute of it!1st picture: Landon Brent Cook (taken by Andrea & Brent Cook)
Sorry I copied it Andrea! It was too cute!
2nd: Landon & Jace
3rd: Jace as a newborn
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He is so cute Katie! I miss you and hope all is well.. Love all the pics, Its so fun to follow you! Love ya..
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