Reminiscing

Charlie is now 4 months old. What a big girl she's grown in to... literally. She's now 14 lbs. and 12 ozs. Surely now she is my "Chunky Monkey." She has developed into this beautiful, smiling, talkative little princess... and it seems just like yesterday we brought her home.

Speaking of which, our neighbors, Jeff and Lori, had their son Andrew on Saturday morning; a whopping 8 lbs, 1 oz. He is the cutest little guy, and although he's a big boy, he makes Charlotte feel like she is a 50 lb. sack of potatoes!

We're so happy for their new family. Over the last few weeks, we felt like WE were having a baby too, since we kept calling to see if it was "go time," as Jeff called it.

It was amazing to see them in the hospital, with their baby boy, completely exhausted, but totally in love.

Jeff and I had lots of talks over the last few months, and I kept telling him, "Jeff, I can't explain it, but you'll know exactly what I mean when you hold Andrew for the first time."

It's just an incredible feeling that first few hours, knowing you are now a DAD, and your little one is completely dependent on you (and Mom) for EVERYTHING.

I'm so happy to see Jeff finally feel that. We shared that "look" when he opened the hospital room door. The look that carries all the emotion and experience that only a Dad could feel.

They come home on Tuesday. I'm excited to hear THEIR story about the ride home from the hospital! When it starts to really sink in...