The Reidhead Family: Time flies...

They say time flies when you're having fun! Well, this past week has gone by soooo quickly! So much has been going on: being home w/ 2 kiddos, Paul enduring finals, trying to nurse/breastfeed Peyton, awesome meals being delivered by beloved friends, family drama, meltdowns (by me & Brightlie), and precious moments within our sweet little family.

I can't believe that Peyton is already over a week old! She is such a sweet baby- she only cries when she is hungry or getting her diaper changed. She is a great sleeper, and a natural at nursing. Her 1st doctor's appt. was a success- She is healthy, but a tiny little thing! She measures in only the 5th percentile for her age.

Our crazy, independent, strong-willed, loving Miss Brightlie!

Can't believe that she is already 2 & 1/2 years old!

Brightlie is adjusting to her new role as 'big sister'. She has been having some melt-downs, and is searching for attention. But she LOVES Peyton, and is very good at helping with diaper changes, getting Peyton a binky, etc. Each morning when she wakes up she asks to see Peyton, and at night she insists on kissing her goodnight. Such a good sister! I know that the terrible 2's is a hard time, but i know that B is a good girl with a loving heart. :) She is super independent, smart, and wants to do everything herself. She is my little helper, and i love her so much!

(This was us leaving the hospital- with gorgeous flowers Paul bought me!)

Mommy & Daddy are doing well. We have had lots of great talks and loving moments, especially when we are up with Peyton at 3am. :) Bringing a new child into world is such a strengthening moment for your marriage. Paul is so helpful, and is a great husband and dad. He is so supportive and loves me so much! He works so hard to balance school (it's finals, then graduation in 3 days!) and family time.
I'm doing pretty good- i've only had 2 major melt-downs. One over missing my Mom- i wish with all my heart she was here to help me and find joy in my motherhood. I like to think she would be so pleased with how my life is going. And i am sad that she is not here to cuddle with my babies. Second meltdown was about needing more time. It is funny how your heart multiplies in love for 2 kids, as your ability to offer 'time' divides in half. I just feel like i need more time to cuddle Peyton. And more time to play with Brightlie. More time to be a good wife. More time to be a homemaker/clean my house. And thus, i feel like i am failing at all of these things. But, i am trying my best to find balance, and attempting to give lots of love and attention to both of my girls.