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October 21, 2014 · In: life, motherhood, relationships, uncategorized

As you may have gathered by my month-long absence…

We welcomed the most perfect, adorable baby boy to the world.

It’s so true that everything changes. Our lives have been completely turned upside down. And while it is definitely a huge challenge and adjustment, I am in love. All it takes from him is a little eye contact, a smile (even if prompted by gas), and some baby snuggles, and it makes the lack of sleep and all the ups and downs worthwhile.

I know you’re all dying to see if I was right about the most adorable, perfect baby boy thing. I hate to disappoint, but we are not putting pictures up on social media at this point in time. It was a difficult choice for us, but ultimately we decided we didn’t want the whole world to have access to them. Here’s a glimpse, though, for the curious 🙂

 
I found this in my fortune cookie and jokingly put it up on Facebook, saying “…hopefully to the maternity ward.” Early the next morning, I went into labor.

 

 
Look at those little feet!

 

 
The shirt says “New Official Center of Your Universe.” Accurate.
 
 
I can’t get enough.

 

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  1. casey says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:18 am

    Ahhh!! Huge huge huge congratulations!!

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  2. The Girl who Loved to Write says

    October 22, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Congratulations! So precious!

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  3. Karen M. Peterson says

    October 22, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    That is the most beautiful back of a head! Congratulations! Enjoy every moment!

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  4. Susan says

    October 23, 2014 at 2:47 am

    YAYAYAYAY! I totally understand not putting pictures on social media, but girl I was hoping for a good solid blog post! You need to send me some pics! Congrats again!!

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