4 Months!

Thomas turned four months old on Saturday.  I look at him and am amazed at how fast he is growing.  The swift changes that happen to children this young make the months feel like years. John and I reminisce about how different he was a month ago as if years have gone by.  "Remember when Thomas would sleep on our chest," or "remember when Thomas could fit in this onesie?" Then it dawns on you, that was last month!  Each day rolls in new developments and each week brings big changes. It's astonishing to watch.  More and more Thomas is looking less like the fragile, unblinking baby, who, with wide eyes, stares at you trying to take in and process his world.  It has become less satisfying for him to just watch, he's now ready to be a part of it!  As a result, our place is beginning to reflect his new need for exploration.  It now looks like a rainbow exploded in our house.  brightly colored toys are randomly dispersed around each room.  John and I were making the bed when we found a blue baby sock, a green pacifier, and a red chew toy.  I thought, wow, you know you are a parent when you start discovering toys tucked inside your bed.  But, to be honest, I love it.  There is an element of whimsy and an essence of childhood when you start seeing less color coordinated rooms and organized order, and start seeing sprinkles of brightly decorated toys lying around.  I love the lighthearted music, the silly books, and the soft, fuzzy, comforting cushions, and seats.  It reminds you that there is fun and life in this home.  NEW fun, and a brand NEW life. What a blessing it is to be a parent!