The past three weeks have absolutely flown by and it makes me a little sad! It's just so fun having a baby in the house again, and while there are elements that are not my favorite (what I wouldn't give for 5 hours of unbroken sleep and to not be constantly covered in spit up/milk), everything is just so much sweeter this time around. While I'm tired, there are no angsty thoughts of "Is this kid EVER going to sleep?". Instead of "When can I put this baby down?!", I'm savoring the smell of the top of his head, and I just rush around to get a few things done if he's content for a few minutes. I've tried to continue life as normally as possible after the first week home, and while my house isn't as clean as it was a month ago, the transition has gone pretty smoothly. It's kind of strange to realize that this huge, monumental shift has occurred, but have everything feel the same as it always has, just with more diapers and less showers. Here's a recap of the first week after Harrison's birth: Connor and Alaina were very excited to meet their little brother. We had to have an initial talk about the fragility of soft spot and being very gentle, and they have both done very well. Connor loves to hold him, while Alaina maintains more of an observant air. They both constantly say how cute he is. Going home from the hospital! It was a treat to come home to flowers from Ryan and a gift for Harrison from his girlfriend. The first few hours home were a bit surreal, since Connor and Alaina were still over at Nana and Papa's and it was so QUIET. I enjoyed a lovely shower while Anthony and Harrison snoozed together (that hat was huge when we brought him home, and it fits him perfectly already). Connor can't get enough baby snuggles! Who can blame him? It feels like Anthony, Connor, and I are battling over who gets to cuddle him. Luckily, Mama is the food source, so I win out! At 5 days postpartum, Marinda and Mary Ann came to visit. When the tickets were purchased, we were all certain that I'd have a month old baby at that point, but I am actually so thankful that they came when I needed their help the most! I regret that I was pretty terrible at taking photos while they were here, but they helped out so much. They got the kids ready for school and out the door, then one would hold the baby while I made phone calls (I don't remember so much paperwork with the other two kids!) and the other would be making meals or doing housework. They'd pick up Alaina from school while I fed the baby, then they took us out to lunch. Alaina is currently in girls'-lunch withdrawals! She got a taste of the good life and liked it! After lunches, I'd be showered with baby gifts, then we'd fetch Connor from the bus stop. Marinda and Mary Ann played with my kids, helped them with their homework, made us all dinner, then helped get the kids to bed. It was like having two live-in nannies - awesome! Thanks for taking the time away from your families, you two! You were lifesavers! Mary Ann gave Harrison his first real bath at home. She did the same for Alaina when she was a newborn! Here's a visual interpretation of the above paragraph: It was sad to see them go, and Alaina told me she has plans to save up all her money to go visit Aunt Mary Ann and Aunt Raminda. A few days later, I took some pictures of Harrison's newborn details that I don't want to forget. I'm glad I did, because he has changed so much already! I love newborns' hairy backs... ...and how the soft brown hair at the nape of his neck is so much longer than the rest. I've yet to find anything better in life than brand new baby feet! I love the spotty nose and how his irises take up most of his eyes... And these tiny hands with long, skinny fingers. We feel very fortunate to have three healthy, beautiful children. We are on cloud nine!