Friday, March 11, 2011

Life with Ben

He's here!  He's here!  He's here!

It's no surprise, but again I've not kept up with my blogging as I would like to.  A lot has happen in the last three weeks, namely  

BEN IS HOME!!!!


It's been two weeks ago tonight since we welcomed our new little man home.  He is doing SO well.  He's eating and sleeping well.  And yes, he is adorable.  He is just a tiny little peanut.  So small for his age!  He and Eli are just three days apart in age (and Ben is older) but Eli looks like a giant when they stand next to each other.  All his medical tests came back OK, so no worries there.  It's hard to explain, but he feels much more like a "baby" than Eli does.  In my mind, Eli is officially a toddler.  Ben's just not quite there yet.

The last two weeks certainly haven't been without their challenges.  While Ben has slept and eaten well, he does have some problems getting along with his brothers.  When things don't go his way or he has trouble sharing, he bites!  Poor Eli has gotten the brunt of Ben's chompers over the last week.  We're working with them to keep the peace.  I'm sure it will get better, but right now it just stinks!

I've got much much more to share, but I'd better wrap up this post with a few pics from Ben's homecoming day.  Will try to post more over the weekend!

Here he is!  Ben and his escort

Meeting Ben


Ben has a "lovey" - his special blanket.  Thank goodness for it!  I'm so thankful that he has something that can give him such comfort.


Daddy and Ben


Momma and Ben (yes, I am a crier!)


Eli does not like to share his momma!


The Withers Family of FIVE!!!


Our family with Ben's escort


Chatting with the escort, getting ready to head home

The official group photo of Ben's welcoming committee.  So thankful to have so many family and friends there to share this special occasion!


Me and my sweet, tired boy


1 comment:

  1. I love him so much and I haven't even gotten to meet him! Your family is so blessed!! And the world is blessed to have you and Nathan in it! Love you!*hugs*

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