Blessings upon Blessings

First. I can't even hardly think of anything else these days, but I am so blessed and so loved. I am so grateful...and even that word hardly even begins to cover what I truly feel but I am so in love with my BFF Danny as I watch him be the best Daddy ever...and I adore my little boy so much. I can't even believe he's all mine and what a sweet, good boy he is so far. I know that things won't always be like this, but so far he's been so easy to take care of. I don't want to jinx it, but I even get intervals of 3, 4 and even 5 hours of sleep at night. The only thing that is not my fave. is the pain associated with feeding him....but I won't be blogging about that.

Second. I never expected but I guess I should have considering the people who are in my life and how they love to love, but we have received an abundance of gifts, food and visits since being home. We have literally never had so many people in our home as we have the past 3 weeks. We have received so many things for Malachi and from people we hardly even see or even know at times :)...but our family has also been incredible...I can't believe how loved this little guy is already!!

Third. Life is changing. No longer to I look at my phone and regret every missed call, worried that I may have missed a subbing opportunity..actually the other day someone did text me if I could work, but turns out it was for another "Erin"...but as much as I adored being a sub (and hope to be one again someday)...I love being this little guys Mama. Every day is pretty much the same. We sleep, eat, wake up, change diapers...but amidst all those things I get to be his Mama. I get to choose to snuggle, rock, kiss, hold and tuck him in his bassinet for naps. He's my little guy to love and I'm not missing a thing. I love it.

Fourth. Soon this snuggly time of staying put will be over. I will be able to drive again. I will be out and about...maybe meeting up with other Mamas, definitely visiting my family and having play dates with Kristi and Levi all the time, probably going for walks to parks..if spring ever arrives...and ALWAYS going to the beach this summer. I can't wait to have that part of my life and be a fun mama for Malachi. But I can't help but treasure these quiet, cozy days of being inside with him. Where all we have to do each day is make sure he's fed, clean and cozy in his bed. I love these days. I miss Danny terribly, but today I am almost shaking with excitement cuz its FRIDAY and that means Dan will be home with us for the next few days. I can't wait!

Meet Malachi Jude Stretch

I have written out my birth story and sent it to a few friends, but won't write it here, mostly because my 3 readers already know it! But anyone who would like it can ask and I'll share it.

My baby is now almost 2 weeks old. He has grown and gained weight and is almost squeezing out of his new born sleepers. There were a few days that I was doing laundry like mad and thinking I needed to grab a few new sleepers but I think we will be moving up very soon to 0-3 months. We are very blessed with boy cousins who have shared their clothes with us, not to mention the many gifts we have received so we are TOTALLY and completely covered in the every day things we need. Blessed beyond measure, for sure.

We couldn't be more in love.

Not quite a Christmas baby, but we are so glad our baby came on Boxing Day! We couldn't bear to wait any longer!!

These two like to lounge together on the bed...sometimes they stare at eachother...I guess Malachi is playing hard to get with his Daddy.

We are so proud of our little fella...he sleeps like a champ..through meeting all the family, through a visit to Target and even slept through a visit to the drop in clinic to check on his rash. 

Daddy's the best at burping.

We already miss our Christmas lights, but so glad he got to see them for a few days!!!

We love you Malachi Jude!