Fingerprints and Fridge Magnets: Perspective

Greg holding Maya, Molly holding Zac, and Ty holding Gracie

The other week Greg and I had our birthing class reunion at our house. As to be expected only two families showed up as the others were busy with the trials of life with brand new babies. It was fantastic though to spend time with the Lomas and Matthews families. I have spent a lot of time with Paige and Zac over the past few months, which has been such a blessing. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to have a friend with whom I can share all the joys of mommy-hood. However, it was so validating to talk with Molly and Ty at the baby reunion. Maya was also born with acid reflux and is pretty colicky too. Talking with Molly and Ty confirmed that every baby doesn't share the same constant contentment that baby Zac seems to have been instilled with, and that is perfectly OK!

Shortly after the reunion Greg and I learned that one of the couples we got to know during the birthing class had been dealing with much more than a little reflux and crying. Their baby, Ava, was born with Downs Syndrome and a hole in her heart. We are absolutely heartbroken for what their family must be going through. It certainly gave us some perspective and made us feel ridiculous for ever complaining that we had a "hard" baby. Our hearts go out to them, and yet we can't stop thinking about how they will be such great parents for baby Ava.

Greg and I are starting to settle in more to our

"routine" (if you can call it that). Our favorite time of day is early morning when Gracie wakes up. She is all smiles and coos- especially with Greg. She is starting to become more content during the day and hopefully is realizing that there really isn't that much to cry (scream) about. :) She still insists on being carried around in the Bjorn for the majority of the day and loves going for long walks with her friends Paige and Zac.

Zac and Gracie in their parkas from Bolivia! (Thank you auntie Miranda!)

Gracie is starting to enjoy her toys!