So sleep is interesting when you have a baby. It's here and maybe there. Carter has done well though, to where I have gotten at least 3-4 hours of sleep at night. Last night though he surprised us and slept for 5 straight hours. I tried to wake him at 3.5 hours to feed but he refused so off to sleep I went! I don't expect that much, but God was gracious to allow me a long stretch of sleep. It's so crazy though, I mean, there is no sleeping for long stretches of time anymore! No chance of it, and yet, I am good with it! God made us to be parents!
OK, so I have to take an aside on sleep and thank a few people! My parents spent the first week of Carter's life with us. And can I tell you how absolutely amazing they are! Scotty took the week off and neither of us had to cook, clean, wash our clothes; we did nothing but enjoy our son! My daddy planned and cooked most of our meals and my mama did everything cleaning and caring! Together they pampered us and allowed us to rest as much as we could and just relish in
the moments! I want everyone to know that I HAVE THE MOST AMAZING PARENTS IN THE WORLD! And one day, I would hope that Scotty and I will be in the same position with the same servants' heart as they to give so much to others. They are such wonderful role models for me and our kids! Its going to be so much fun raising a child with such a great couple around! The only thing that saddens me is that they are 7.5 hours away in Tyrone, GA and not just down the street! Carter is going to be a different grandson experience for them too since we aren't just next door and they won't see us on a weekly basis like they have with my sisters' boys. Oh, also, did we note that my brother had a baby boy on March 20th--Jett Christian Janowski. Talk about fun going through this for the first time with a brother! I just wish I could see them now! Hopefully soon I will be able to go to GA to see them all!
Well, besides my parents sacrificing and giving so much, my sister has come down for this second week to help. She has been wonderful! Talk about been there, done that! She has two crazy fun boys, Alan and Jonathan, 6 and 4, and boy do we have a lot to look forward to with a boy! I have found sleepwise the greatest thing she has done is take Carter in the morning and I take a morning nap after little sleep nights. It's the boost I need to make it through the day! What am I going to do when everyone is gone? I have been so spoiled! And I'm gateful for every bit of it! Do you get it that my family is amazing!?!
Daddy, Mama and Tamara--Thank you so very much and I love you more than you know! May God be very near you and return your kindness 100-fold on your head! You are the best ever. I love you more! Haha!
Well, I have so much more I want to say but speaking of sleep Carter has fallen asleep on my chest and I need to get some other things done! Thank you all for caring about us!
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