We’ve been home for 3 days.
3 whole days.
And William, Alexander and Benjamin are just in LOVE with their brother. In LOVE! As a parent, this is the most beautiful sight to see. Your children loving each other. Especially the newest sibling!
But it must be said… it has been absolutely hilarious listening to the things the boys have been asking us and telling us about Henry - or as he has been tagged by the boys, “Henge.”
And the boys are so innocent with their comments and remarks.
My favorite was when William walked in to see me for the first time after having Henry, and there I was with tears in my eyes as the boys greeted their brother… and the hugs and kisses… and the “can I hold him?” asked a hundred times in a row by William and Alexander.
But then William turned to me and said, “Mommy, I thought you said your stomach would be gone after Henry was born?”
Ahh… the innocence (honesty?) of a child.
And something only my son could get away with saying to me! 
I will say that all went well with the c-section. It was a much different experience than my 3 previous births. Going into the hospital to deliver on a specific date, at a certain time, has its advantages when you have 3 little ones at home! And even though I’m somewhat confined to the living room and kitchen for the next 2 weeks, having Henry here is absolutely wonderful. Each time I look into beautiful eyes, I ask him, “How have I gone this long in life without you?”
So here we are. 4 boys under 4.
We’re back to 3 cribs. 3 boys in diapers (we’re still working on the potty training with Alexander!). And 2 boys with bottles!
Ah, life is perfect.
- Audrey
22 responses so far ↓
1 jennifer // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:41 am
cute! i thought i was crazy with 2 kids under 2 (they are a little less than 2 years apart) and hubby being away for the birth of both!
Congrats on the 4th addition to your beautiful family!!!
2 rachel // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:55 am
you are super mom indeed! Way to go!
3 Dawn // Jun 24, 2008 at 10:41 am
When I was telling people that you were due/delivering your 4th boy under 4-1/2, they were all “OMG has she lost her MIND?” and I was all “she’s the ONLY one I know that could handle it!” lol At least that’s how you are in my eyes
Glad things are going well!
4 Shelli // Jun 24, 2008 at 11:27 am
Welcome Henry!
5 Lori // Jun 24, 2008 at 11:53 am
What a adventure you will have with your 4 little blessings. It is so cool that you are sharing it with us. It is evident that you are so happy and in love with them. Enjoy.
6 Lisa // Jun 24, 2008 at 12:20 pm
He is sweet! Glad things are going well, and I hope your recovery is quick.
7 twithhoney // Jun 24, 2008 at 12:27 pm
You sound so happy and blissful! How do you manage to make all those ‘inconveniences’ of bottles, diapers and cribs seem so enviable? I sure hope my ovaries were listening as I read this post.
8 Brianna // Jun 24, 2008 at 1:36 pm
You certainly are blessed to have such a full home! Enjoy those sweet few first weeks with Henry - and remember that in the midst of it all to be sure to take care of yourself!
9 Melissa Garrett // Jun 24, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Oh I just want to reach through the computer screen and smooch smooch smooch his little face. Audrey, he is so precious, and you sound absolutely happy!
10 Adventures In Babywearing // Jun 24, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Wow. This IS an adventure!
Steph
11 Chrissy // Jun 24, 2008 at 6:38 pm
So sweet!!! Welcome home! So excited for you guys!
12 Laura // Jun 24, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Definitely an adventure. You take it all in stride. I can’t wait until my sisters have their babies because newborns are straight from heaven and are so special.
13 erin // Jun 24, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Youa re such a good mom. It is so obvious that your children have a good family base. I really enjoy reading about you and your family. Glad everything is going so well…well, except the 3 in diapers
14 My Baby Pajamas // Jun 24, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Welcome Home. I hope you have a speedy recovery. I look foward to all the stories you will share with all of us. Four boys, WOW. I thought my house was crazy with just two boys.
15 Dondi Tiples // Jun 25, 2008 at 2:33 am
Congratulations! Welcome to the fold, Henry.
Lordy! How do you manage. I feel I have a dozen kids with my two.
16 Mary Boston // Jun 25, 2008 at 10:10 am
Oh that’s so wonderful! I love your sweet happy posts. After so many negative comments recieved about people who see me out with my kids (a year apart and pregnant again), I love hearing another mom that wouldn’t have it any other way! Happy settling
17 Carrie // Jun 25, 2008 at 11:23 am
Busy and perfect! Just remember to hold a pillow in front of your incision when you laugh or sneeze or cough, and you’ll be fine!
18 In the Trenches of Mommyhood // Jun 25, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Oh man! You crazy lady you! A belated and warm congratulations!
19 casual friday everyday // Jun 25, 2008 at 7:06 pm
awe, congrats. He is beautiful!
20 Sheena // Jun 29, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I am smiling ear to ear after reading this, Audrey!
21 Julie Cole // Jun 30, 2008 at 8:10 am
I love it Audrey! I can remember last year well when I brought home my fifth kid (five c-sections, ugh!) and the eldest was still six! Crazy times, but now down to one in diapers and another starting full-time school in September. I always say, the years go quickly, but the days can certainly last forever!
Hearty congrats on baby Henry - it will be an epic life.
–
Julie Cole
Mabel’s Labels Inc.
http://www.mabel.ca/blog.php?n=blog
22 Sharon // Aug 15, 2008 at 8:24 am
Congratulations!!
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