Oh, yes!

He’s here!

Sweet sleeping baby boy (with stuffed animal present from big sister)
Sweet sleeping baby (with stuffed animal present from big sister)

Not only did he arrive right on time (on his due date), but he got here quickly (labor from start to finish lasted an hour and a half; we gave birth five minutes after arriving at the birth center!). He even weighs a full pound less than his big sister weighed when she was born.

Big sister meeting her little brother

We’re smitten.

Instagraming

The upside to getting a new phone is that I can now Instagram again! HOORAY! I’m so in love with the app that we’ll be posting baby photos over there (and on our Facebook page) first.

Here’s a glimpse at the kind of photos I typically post:

Instagram fun
Future big sister trying out our new baby carrier

Instagram fun
Kisses to baby doll

Instagram fun
I can’t imagine why she’s so tired today. She only stayed up until 10pm last night reading independently in bed. SIGH.

Instagram fun
Early morning frost viewed from our bedroom

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Preparing for Baby

We’ve washed the organic baby clothes, unpacked the wooden toys and favorite board books, set up the diaper changing station, loaded up the diaper bag, and installed the infant car seat. We feel ready for the arrival of our little boy.

Preparing for baby: moses basket with book and baby toy
Preparing for baby: practicing strapping her baby doll into the infant car seatPreparing for baby: setting up a diaper changing station
Preparing for baby: organic newborn clothes
Preparing for baby: books and toys

That being said, this mama is still hoping to get more done before he arrives. (There’s nothing like a fast approached, yet unknown deadline to kick me into action.) I’m really digging these nesting instincts. Why can’t I be this productive all the time?! No, REALLY?! I still have a homeschooling room to unpack and organize.

At least I blogged twice this weekend. (Oh, how I miss you guys!) Big check off that to-do list!