Week Recap

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Merry Christmas!
While this week has been full of family, love and baby-holding, it’s a sad day in my book. My entire family(except my sister who is staying an extra day!) is departing from my house, including my mom. She has been here since the day before David’s birth. She helped Justin and I so much over those first days at home. She cooked, cleaned, gave the cats plenty of love, and got a daily fill of David time too. 

I’ve already had a few good cries about her leaving and I’m counting down the days until she (and any other family member) can visit again. In fact, she already has a trip planned for January so I can literally count the days.


This week we celebrated our very first Christmas as a family of three. David pretty much slept through all the gift opening, but that is to be expected! 

My heart overflowed when Grits jumped on my lap to lay down for a bit. I don’t think he realized that I was holding the baby because he hasn’t really been interested in getting close to him quite yet. 

I was planning on getting up but as soon as Grits arrived and settled in, I was trapped in the chair for a good 10 minutes.


I grabbed this photo while David was snoozing’ in my arms. I’ve barely had a chance to hold him since my family has been getting their fill while they are here. He’s such a sweet, content baby. 

I’m looking forward to getting back into the blogging schedule a little bit more regularly in the next week.

Thank you for all your kind comments about David on social media! It’s been so fun sharing photos of him with you guys!



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Ashley M. Sponsel says · 12.27.13

So precious! Looks just like Justin!

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Rebecca @ My Yellow Life says · 12.27.13

I’m sure that Grits is happy to have a little more room in your lap now! 🙂

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Lovely.Smitten says · 12.27.13

Beautiful baby boy!

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Dana says · 12.27.13

He is just gorgeous and so sweet. My mom came for two weeks when my son was born. It was tough when she left, but we got into the swing of things and did okay. It’s so nice you have another visit to look forward to!!

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R2P2 says · 12.27.13

I know you get a million suggestions & advice with a newborn, but I have to add: I see that he likes the Avent Soothie. You should get a Wubbanub (available at Greenpea Baby in Cary! Probably also at Sweetbottoms in Raleigh). They are small stuffed animals attached to a Soothie, and they are wonderful. Makes the paci easier to find in a pinch, and baby can grab on to them early. Just a little extra adorableness to melt your heart into a big ol’ puddle.

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Astin says · 12.27.13

Ditto

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Kate says · 12.27.13

I have a few already 🙂

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karen hoppe says · 12.27.13

OMG…you can just see the contentment on his little face. Nothing more beautiful than a sleeping baby…so pure. I remember those early days so full of family and over flowing with love. It’s a special time, sounds like you are enjoying every minute. A very Happy New Year to all 3 of you.

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Amy says · 12.27.13

So, so happy for you & your new little family!!! What an exciting & precious time in your life! It’s amazing how such a little person can bring so much joy & love into your life…so much more than you could have ever imagined. Again, so happy for you and Justin, & David is just perfection. Thank you for sharing this with all of us!!

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Jill says · 12.27.13

Your little man is so precious.

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Amber @ My Life in High Heels says · 12.27.13

That is one of the most gorgeous babies I have ever seen!

Amber

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Danielle says · 12.27.13

He is perfect…so adorable.

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kristinwithani says · 12.27.13

So glad your mom could be here for 3 weeks. That IS a gift! Fun too that your fam came to you this Christmas. It’s a new adventure and David is just darling.

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Erynn says · 12.27.13

Such a beautiful family! And I love your tunic and leggings!! They look so comfy after delivery. I’m having our second son in a couple of months – where did you get your clothes??

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What Kate Likes says · 12.27.13

David is beautiful, you are stunning, your husband looks SO happy…you have such a beautiful little family!

Wishing y’all a happy, healthy 2014!

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Christy says · 12.27.13

Oh my goodness, the last picture melts my heart. My little one is 3 now and I sure miss those infant days.

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Quyen Nguyen says · 12.27.13

So cute! How wonderful it must have been to have your new baby for the holidays!

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Mia says · 12.27.13

Your family is giving me baby fever and already have two. He is so cute.

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Me says · 12.27.13

He is such a beautiful baby Kate, and you are positively radiant!!! So glad to hear how much you and your family are enjoying him. Happy Holidays!!!

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Crumbs and Curls says · 12.27.13

He is too cute! You guys make an adorable family!

Kristin
crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

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Christina Warren says · 12.27.13

I am totally already feeling your family-missing pain! I’m pregnant and my parents and sister live 2 states away! I do count downs too! David is such a cutie! Looks like it was a wonderful holiday!

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kmac says · 12.27.13

Squeeee! So adorable. What abeautiful family.

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Allyssa says · 12.27.13

He’s such a doll!

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Stephanie says · 12.27.13

Congrats! So precious!

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Jessica and Aaron says · 12.27.13

Praying for you over the next few days. I remember both times my mom left after the birth of my daughters. I remember the heart squeezing feeling I had (and the good all out cries). She told me after the birth of my first- I will miss you as much as you miss me and I wouldn’t be leaving if I didn’t know you were totally capable of doing this. I still think of that often in the throws of preschool and toddlerhood! Hoping you can get into a post holiday routine quickly!

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Sheryl Webb says · 12.27.13

He is beautiful !! Looks like a baby doll.

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Priscilla Eliodoro says · 12.27.13

Congrats! Beautiful family, God bless!

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Karen says · 12.28.13

OH he is just so precious! Congratulations!

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jhdreammachine says · 12.28.13

Such a beautiful family! Congratulations! Merry Christmas!

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Sarah says · 12.28.13

gosh he is sweet!

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Narine Okjian says · 12.28.13

I love this beautiful family photo of yours 🙂 Merry Christmas!!

Narine – Mad About Beauty

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XTrail DayTripper says · 12.28.13

Hi Kate, found your blog a few weeks ago. Thanks for putting it out there. I am a complete and utter hair dummy, it is stick straight and gets pulled into a tight pony tail every waking moment. I am inspired to try a few of your updo styles and am even considering growing out my fringe (bangs) and adding some layers.

Thanks for helping out a poor clueless soul like me!

Best wishes to you and your new family, I hope 2014 brings you a bounty of joy.

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ctlogcabin says · 12.28.13

Kate … You Look Beautiful,
and you & Justin are just Beaming !!
What a Wonderful Christmas with your
Sweet David … God Bless you all in
the New Year !! Hugs ~~ Connie xox
PS … It was a long … long time ago .. lol
but I remember crying when my MoM left
after being there to help …. your going to
do Great !!!

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Sheryl Watkins says · 12.29.13

It’s sad to see family go but it is when the real bonding and “new” family memories and sometimes hilarities start.

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Sheryl Watkins says · 12.29.13

It’s sad to see family go but it is when the real bonding and “new” family memories and sometimes hilarities start.

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Megan says · 12.30.13

That last picture of him is ADORABLE!!!

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Megan {Willow Way Blog} says · 12.30.13

He is so precious! My daughter was 3 weeks old at Christmas last year and that time is such special memory for us! I bawled when my mom left (still do) but it gets easier!

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cee monty says · 12.30.13

Omg he’s so tiny 🙂 Adorable 🙂

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maria says · 12.30.13

Where is your mother in law? Wont she stay to look after u and david? Its nice to have ur family over! Merry xmas

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maria says · 12.30.13

Where is your mother in law? Wont she stay to look after u and david? Its nice to have ur family over! Merry xmas

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Paigeemoe says · 01.02.14

Oh my goodness!!! i LOVE the last picture of him so much! He’s perfect!
You look great and i hope you had a lovely Christmas
xo

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Blue-Eyed Bride says · 01.03.14

No joke, the saddest day of my life was the day my mom left after Hudson was born. She had been there for two weeks, and I stood on my doorstep, holding my newborn, and watched her drive down the street. And I wept until I couldn’t breathe. And then I walked inside, ate a cookie, maybe even dropped a crumb on my baby’s outfit, and decided to just take it one hour at a time. And we did it. But goodness. There is nothing like having your mama there. You’re doing great!

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Four Young Ladies at Home says · 01.06.14

Little Mr. David is such a cutie! What an adorable family you have!

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