It's a Golden Life

My grandma sent me some pictures today of my dad (Jack) when he was only 11 months old. The similarities in him and Malachi's hair is remarka rkable! They both stand straight up!! In other news-I have to go back to work tomorrow. It's not the actual work that I don't enjoy-Call me crazy, I like cutting fabrics and working with crafts-I am just going to miss this little guys so much. I think I might have to put a picture of him on the craft table or something.

This week, Malachi started using his little voice. The first time he actually cooed, he scared himself. His eyes got really wide and he grabbed his hands togeher. He is so sweet!

I can't believe it's already been one month since Malachi was born. It goes by so fast because I am always busy with trying to make sure he is comfortable and fed. I also love seeing his growth like watching him smile for the first time! I already have to go back to work. There will be 4 days a week I will not see him for at least 5 hours straight! It's going to be hard, but it has to be done. I wish I didn't have to work, but it is impossible for me not to! I remember being so excited to have 6 weeks off of work-it's almost over! I love that God provided Shawna to help watch him, and that he provided me with a job. He always takes care of us!

Malachi had his two week check up on Thursday! He weighed 8lbs 1oz. He didn't grow any yet in length. We are excited that he's been eating so well-it's aparent in his gain of about 9 oz. We are having a bunch of fun with this whole baby idea, but I'll have to be honest, I can't wait until he can sit up and play with toys. It is rather difficult trying to clean or say..take a shower while trying to soothe a screaming infant! Good thing he only cries when he is hungry, has gas or is being changed. It still hasn't sunk in that we are his mom and dad. It's so amazing! I can't believe he is already going to be three weeks old tomorrow!

I can't believe it's already been two weeks. It's been so much fun figuring things out with Mr. Malachi. Sleep deprivation is finally catching up to me! From now on, I will definately sleep during the mornings when Malachi does. Staring at him while he's sleeping just isn't working out for me. He's such a sweet little guy. We feel so blessed to have him. We found out that he likes to travel just like we do! If he is fed and changed before we go somewhere, he will saw logs for at least 3-4 hours without a peep. We were able to visit the Woods and see Maddox. He is already weighing 8 pounds! He is so cute. He always puckers his little lips like he wants kisses.

It's been one week with Malachi! I can't believe it's already been a week. Then again, it seems like Donovan and I have known him forever! From his first little kicks inside my belly to his actual birth and living existence outside of me-it's been so amazing. Donovan and I just sit and watch him-as if he were to do some trick. Everything new he does we are so enthralled with. We appreciate all of our family and church family/friends support. The transition of a baby and setting up for him to come has been so much easier than if we didn't have this help. Thank you so much for praying for us, thinking about us and giving Malachi such heartfelt wonderful/adorable gifts. We love you all and are so thankful! We also met Maddox Wood. Not only is he adorable with a precious face, but he looks completely different than Zion and Paige. God's so amazing!

Here's our little boy!!