Big Girl Room

Georgia Kate's big girl room is finally complete!  I had no idea what I wanted to do, but finally decided  to go with a peachy pink tone and then went from there.  I was also able to use her ballerina canvas and "sweet as a peach" sign from her nursery.  

The random door behind the headboard is an attic access that I was hoping the headboard would cover, but sadly it didn't. :( 

This chair was my grandmother's and we got it recovered to use in Georgia's room.  It's now the most special part of her room!  

She currently has flannel penguin sheets on her bed, but her regular ones are these sweet ballerina sheets! 

I think our big girl loves her big girl room!

The Big Kids

I am so proud of our big kids and how well they've done during this month of transition!  I know it probably hasn't been easy on them.  Recovering from a c-section and taking care of a newborn has meant that they have had to do a lot of waiting and practicing patience, a lot of staying home (or going places with Daddy or their grandparents while Mommy and Rhett stay home), and hearing a lot of "Mommy can't do that quite yet" (Georgia Kate particularly had a hard time when I couldn't carry her up the stairs).  They've probably watched too much TV, eaten too many snacks, and gotten away with things that they normally wouldn't.  But I'm proud of them and of us and I've really tried to give us all a little extra grace this month.  

Reid and Georgia Kate absolutely adore their baby brother.  Reid loves to give Rhett kisses on his head.  Georgia Kate has the SWEETEST voice that she uses when she talks to Rhett.  She pats his head and says, "Awwww.  Hi Wett.  Hiiiii" and then starts talking in another language and we have no idea what she says to him! Haha!

Here's a little update about the big kids at about 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 years old…

Reid's new obsession is tracking scores during sporting events.  He actually has a really good grasp on the game of football and how it works.  It's pretty impressive considering I didn't start understanding football until very recently.  Any time a game is one, he gives us a complete play by play of what's happening and what the score is.  Apparently Chris was exactly like this as a child… shocking, I know.  ;)  Two different times in the last couple of weeks he's woken up at the crack of dawn and the first thing out of his mouth was, "What was the score of the ___ vs. ___ game?"  He has such a numbers brain.  His teacher pointed that out at our conference as well.  Reid loves going to school, playing outside, Paw Patrol, building, the color purple, drawing, competition of any kind, and frozen yogurt.  

Oh, this girl.  Georgia Kate keeps us all on our toes.  Before we knew that Rhett was a boy, I would say that I wasn't sure how she would handle having a sister, but I could totally see her doing great with two brothers.  Something tells me she's going to keep those two boys in line! ;) She is intense, but in a wonderful way (usually), and is SO funny!  She's always up for a good time.  Surprisingly, she's kind of shy around most people, but that could also just be a phase.  Georgia Kate loves Daniel Tiger, playing with her baby dolls, singing, looking at books in her bed, dancing, the color pink, playing with play-doh,  playing outside, repeating everything her big brother says, attempting to do things by herself,  sweets of any kind, famanas (bananas), asking what color everyone's birthday is (she means what month), and making huge messes everywhere she goes! :) 

It's been really neat to see Reid and Georgia Kate's relationship grow since Rhett was born.  I love watching them play and laugh together.  They've been forced to depend on each other more for entertainment lately and I think it's been really good for them!  It is also sweet to watch them love on their baby brother together.  I love these two so very much!!  

One Month of Rhett Michael

Our sweet baby boy has been here for one whole month already and it's been one of the most wonderful months of my life!  Having a brand new baby during the holidays is so special.  I love that it's made us slow down (or attempt to) and keep our commitments to a minimum.  We are enjoying our family time!  

Before we even knew about Rhett, I would sometimes tell Chris that it still felt like there was a member of our family that was supposed to be here.  Now I know that it was our Rhett!  He's the perfect piece to our puzzle.

Rhett is such a calm, easy baby.  He is already learning to go with the flow and embrace the craziness of a household with three kids!  He's very happy to hang out on his Boppy Lounger and look out the window, watch his brother and sister, or stare at the ceiling fan. :) He loves to be held when he sleeps, so he spends a lot of time being worn in the wrap during the day.  At night he sleeps in the Rock n Play next to our bed.  In the last week or so, he's been staying awake for longer stretches during the day and I love it!  He is most awake in the evening before bedtime.  He really only cries when he's overly tired, hungry, or having tummy problems and he almost always goes back to sleep easily after waking up in the middle of the night to eat.  He's a hungry boy and growing too quickly for my liking!  He was our biggest baby from the start and I'm thinking he is planning to keep it up.  He has already moved up to size 1 diapers and is wearing a few newborn and mostly 3 month gowns and sleepers.  He has very long fingers and toes like a Preston and the most precious dimple on his right cheek just like his big brother.  I think our boys look so much alike!  Rhett has smiled a couple of times, but never in response to anyone, so I'm not counting his first real smile quite yet.  Our sweet boy got his very first virus this month, right around 1 1/2 weeks old.  It was most likely the same thing that Reid and Georgia Kate had the week he was born.   It made me so sad, but I am thankful that he was able to recover pretty quickly.   

Rhett, you are so loved!!!  We adore you!

Rhett's Newborn Session

We are so thankful to Aubrey for these beautiful pictures!  I will treasure them forever! 

Christmas Card and Rhett's Birth Announcement

Thanksgiving

We spent Thanksgiving at Mumsie and Popsie's house.  Alli and John were in Louisiana, so it was our little family of FIVE, my parents, Thomas, and Guinny.  We loved getting to see Guinny and introduce her to her newest great grandson!  

I was pretty helpless this year, so my mom did all of the work herself and everything was delicious!  Reid ended up just eating a banana, but Georgia Kate sampled almost everything and was especially fond of the chocolate pie! :)

Rhett's spot at the table...

The last couple of weeks have been absolutely wonderful.  We loved having Chris home from work for part of last week and I always get so sad when he has to go back after being home.  He is amazing and has done SO much around the house and with the big kids over the last few days.  It gave me lots of time to snuggle and rest with this little love, which truly meant so much to me because I know how quickly this newborn phase goes.  I am so thankful that I've been able to enjoy it to the fullest because of his help and the help of family.  

We have so much to be thankful for.