Adam is officially one week old today! I know that infancy goes by quickly, but it seems like the second time around it is on ludacrous speed (Spaceballs reference.) Maybe it's because having a 2 year old around makes the day go by faster - maybe it's because I don't have that "new mom in the headlights" feeling - or maybe it's because I'm back in the mindset where I don't want these days to go by so quickly so that's exactly what they are going to do.
The picture above was taken today and Steve and I are in awe of how Asian our boys look during their first few weeks. Owen's baby pictures look like a completely different kid than the one he is today. It makes us wonder how Adam's looks will change over the next couple weeks - or if they will at all? In the meantime, Steve coined the nickname "Adam Santokyo" for this particular picture. He definitely looks more than 25% Japanese!
Owen is continuing to amaze us with how well he is adapting to being one of two children in the house. He shows absolutely no animosity towards Adam and in fact, it's 100% love. He wants to hold him, kiss him, hug him and he's always making sure he's around if nobody is holding him. He has had his challenges adjusting to Mom being primarily out of the picture when it comes to his schedule and discipline but nothing that is unusual or unexpected. Whenever he leaves to go upstairs to bed with Dad and I say goodbye and goodnight from downstairs - he calls to me "I love you, Mama!" as he is going upstairs. I seriously can't be more proud or more in love with my kids. I am counting the days until I can be more engaged with him and more of a part of his daily routine. I know he's here and I can hug him and kiss him anytime I want, but I actually MISS him! Mommy guilt is a terrible thing. I could probably fill a 500 page book with the feelings I have about Owen right now, but I'll just sum it up by saying I love him so, so much.
Finally, Steve took this photo from his phone today. Babies doing a Yuen Lui pose are damn cute!
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