Our New Life

It's amazing to me that 4 weeks ago I was in the hospital and had just given birth to Miss Mellany. I can't believe time is flying so quickly! I felt like when I was pregnant, time couldn't go fast enough and now all I want it to do is slow down (she's already growing too fast!). Life with a newborn has been a serious adjustment and one that I don't think you can really ever prepare for. I had all summer to prepare for Mellany's arrival and even though I thought that I was 100% ready, I really don't think I was. I feel like ever since we got home, I'm behind on everything, but the really crazy thing is-I'm totally fine with it. The dishes, the laundry, the blog posts.....it can all wait. I don't like that making phone calls to friends and family gets put on the backburner like it does, but I am SO thankful that they are all so understanding! The most important thing in my (& Johnny's too) life is that I take the time and hold our little one. And even though I/we don't really sleep, we don't really eat and for me, even showering is a luxury; it is SO worth it and we are absolutely loving our new roles as parents! 

I thought I would share a few more pictures of our first few weeks at home with our little lady! 

Napping....her favorite (I love her arm placement)

Napping on daddy this time

I love her legs on this one

One of my faves...she sure does love her daddy!

Napping with mommy

Another bath....this one went much better...she's just hanging out...

Sleeping with Grandma Jones.....one foot out for temperature control :-) 

Time with daddy!

Getting some snuggle time with Grandma Barrett

Another bath....we love hooded towels!

Must be comfortable...

Smiling for Grandma

It was sunny out...of course we needed to accessorize!

Going shopping!

I love the look on her face in this one...

 Mellany's 1st Halloween!

I think this position is comfortable to her....

Sleeping in the magic chair--thank you Braggs!