Forgetfulness

When you have a baby, especially when you haven't had one for a while, you forget about some stuff. 

Like the fact that they cry. . . . and sometimes they cry A LOT!

Like this:

Or they protest when you try to dress them in cute outfit, like this:

And then they poop all over said outfit 15 minutes before you should be going to church

and you are not ready yet!!  Or they will only sleep on top of you with the hairdryer running nonstop....like this:

And the reason why we forget.........is this:

And so all we can do is forget the uncomfortable (do you like how I side stepped calling this stuff bad!) and enjoy the cuteness:

Parts and Pieces

We have been enjoying every part and piece of this little guy!  I am amazed at how protective Josh and Mike are of Benjamin....."Mom, don't go over that bump so fast", "Mom, don't turn so quick", and if Ben even makes a peep, "I'll go get him!".  They will stop whatever they are doing to play with him or hold him.

Ben is such a blessing to our family. He has helped us remember that eternal perspective. . He is helping me to remember that Luke is ever present in our lives, even though he can't be seen. He is helping me to regrow some of the parts and pieces I lost when Luke passed.

Here are some parts and pieces we especially LOVE!
 
                                      

A Blessed Event

Yeterday, we had Benjamin's blessing.  It was a good day.  It is hard to describe the feelings I was having yesterday.  I was grateful to have this wonderful little boy in our family; grateful he is healthy and growing.  And yet, on special days such as this, it is hard to forget who isn't with us.  We miss Luke all the time, but especially on days like this.

And then the memories start.....

So, we have to focus on the now.....on the good.

Here are some pics of our GOOD day!