Sibling Love
It makes me really happy seeing these two together. And also a little anxious that Ruby is going to squish Noah. But mostly just really happy.
Goodnight
Tonight I carried sleeping Noah in my arms upstairs to put him to bed. But first I checked on Ruby asleep in her bed. She lay peacefully with her arms & legs spread in every direction, on top of at least 5 Fancy Nancy books. Just as I do every night, I picked up each of her books & put it on her bedside table & turned off her closet light which has become her "reading" light at bedtime. And then I read aloud to Noah as he slept quietly in my arms, just like I used to do with Ruby when she was tiny. And then I put him in his crib & stood there & marveled for what feels like the millionth time at how tiny he looks in that crib. I know in the blink of an eye he won't look so little in it. And as I walked back down the stairs I sat & enjoyed a peaceful moment where the house was still & all was quiet. Quiet is such a luxury when you're a mother. It's rejuvenating, really. And I thought about how there's nothing better than a sleeping baby. But then I realized that the one thing better than a sleeping baby is two sleeping babies. And my heart felt full as I realized just how lucky I am to have those two babies of mine.
Home Sweet Home
Noah has been a dream baby. This boy brought peace & calm to our home the moment he got here. He has such a sweet, bright spirit & we feel so lucky to be able to call him ours. He endures Ruby's kisses & hugs throughout the day like a champ (& ours for that matter!) & I know without a doubt he was meant for us. He came quietly into our home & our hearts & has made us love him by just being himself. Sweet, sweet Noah, we love you.
Meeting For the First Time
We were pretty overcome with emotion at the first sight of our baby boy. These children of ours will never fully know what they have meant to us. Every time we try to adopt it feels like we're up against the impossible & yet, here we are, with two kids. I still can hardly even believe it. Our adoptions have been such a sacred experience full of every emotion you can imagine. It's always a huge relief once it's over.
We loved every minute we got to spend with Noah in the hospital. His sweet birth mother had some serious complications & she was absolutely amazing from start to finish. I was so in awe of her strength & the undeniable love she has for Noah. I knew I would love each one of our babies but I never knew how much I would love their birth mothers. It's a bond that runs deep & it makes me so grateful for the miracle of adoption. The thought came to me again & again that she never could have made such a selfless decision if her love for him hadn't been perfect. I love that he comes from such strength & will have a part of her in him. He is such a lucky & loved boy. She has given us the most beautiful, perfect gift that we will forever be grateful for. Noah has been a dream baby & has the sweetest spirit about him. I feel like he's brought a special peace to our home & has overflowed our hearts with love. And I'm loving that we keep getting this babies with chubby cheeks & brown hair! He's the perfect addition to our family & has stolen all of our hearts.
Noah
Noah Andrew Danielson
7 lbs 13 oz
19 1/2 inches
1:34 a.m.
Sept 6, 2013
He's finally here! It's still hard to believe & it doesn't all feel real quite yet. As I sit trying to write about this experience I can't help but feel like my words could never do it justice. I remember feeling the same way with Ruby. It's hard to describe the intensity of the emotions, the ups & downs, & beautiful, miraculous process that is adoption. I just feel overwhelmed with gratitude. We adore our baby boy & his beautiful birth mother. I'm working on putting his story together & getting it on this blog but for now I'll just say that we are loving having this sweet baby in our home. He truly is a dream come true.
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