Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Sweet siblings...

Somedays you feel like this about your brother and other days you feel like this (see below)....granted it's a different brother and he's not purposely trying to annoy you, like your older brother was (at least not yet!). I LOVE these top two pictures and have to find somewhere in my house to frame them. Nattie sat still in my hospital bed for at least 20 minutes yesterday just holding and kissing and snuggling her littlest brother. She is so tender with him (or at least she tries) and VERY interested. It's really cute to watch.
Just a few more of Nattie loving her baby brother. Look how big she looks next to him?! I picked her up this morning and couldn't believe how heavy she felt...sad.
Benny loves Andy too, but is far less interested in him. He is more of a "drive by" kisser and hugger...then he wants someone...anyone...to pay attention to HIM and play with HIM. We had to have a heart to heart this morning. He told me that soon he was going to be grown up and not live in our house anymore and Andy would still live here and we would love him more. I had to remind him that HE was the reason that we wanted to have more babies...because he was so special to us and that we will always love him lots and just as much as his little brother and sister. I had to remind him that Andy is brand new and is going to be getting lots of attention and that's a good thing...because we love Andy! Benny, Benny...you are SUCH a firstborn!
This little family makes me very happy...and kind of tired too! :)

7 comments:

MP said...

oh ali they are all so gorgeous!!! Natalie is going to be well protected :)

the deKorne family said...

love the pics of nattie with him...he is seriously a gorgeous baby! he definitely has his own look. glad ben shared his heart so you could set him straight. :) i'm sure it will all shake out in no time. you are such a great mama, 3 lucky babies! i love you!

Abby said...

Oh, he is one gorgeous boy. Love the Nattie pics, and the one of the three of them. Sweet Ben...it's hard being the only one who knows what it's like to be the only one! I'm sure this is a much easier transition for Nattie. You did a good job explaining things to Ben, and I'm sure he'll come around soon. Love you, sorry you're tired but glad you're home!

beth said...

CUTE- need i say more?

Katie said...

Those pics of Nattie and Andy are priceless.

Ben and Erin said...

Just precious. You are blessed. :)

Katie said...

Soooo sweet! Love those pics of Natalie in love with her brother! Poor Ben. I remember the guilt I felt with Holden. Sounds like you said just the right things. And before you know it they will be wrestling together. :) Keep the pics coming, love seeing them!