Well, our sweet little girl with a head full of hair is now 3 weeks old! In many ways it seems like we've had her way longer than 3 weeks! I guess it is being up at night! :) She is overall a great sleeper. Usually sleeping 2 1/2 to 3 hours at a time. Last night she slept for 4 hours! Yea! It is so fun to care for her and we have actually been able to just sort of continue on with minor changes. Honestly it is easier to care for a newborn than a child that already has a life, history, and some pretty miserable circumstances. I had been praying God would really give me a heart to truly love the next child we got. Well, much to my surprise, God knew a newborn was the way to go. I wouldn't have ever picked that age! Most of you know I am a toddler lover. I think it is so much easier to enjoy a baby when they didn't come from your body. You aren't totally worn out and don't have all of the crazy emotions, depression, etc going on. I am very blessed to get to have experienced both and I feel like God just blessed me so much in getting to care for this precious baby.
The girls just love her. And are so helpful. It has been a learning experience for them and they are so nurturing. Great to see out of your kids!
We aren't really sure of a timeline and many, many things can change. It looks like we'll have her about 6 months. I would completely have her forever if possible. Trusting God that he has a perfect plan for her and he loves her entirely more than I ever could. So I know no matter where she is he will be watching over her. I do know it is going to be crazy difficult to let her go if that is what we need to do. But for now, I won't worry. I'll just love her and care for her tiny little body that is quickly filling out! She is getting some chubby cheeks that are adorable!
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