Casen's One Month Letter

Casen Cole -

You have added yet another special layer to our family! You are so handsome and you feel so tiny after holding your brothers. They both love you so much already, especially Bennett. He looks at you like you have a button to push to make you sing or light up. You are already his favorite toy. Tucker likes you but is usually too busy to do more then pat or kiss you before he's on his way again. The last month has been kinda crazy, but I think we are adjusting and settling into life with you.

The weekend before you were born both of your big brothers came down with RSV. Horrible timing! We got to come home from the hospital on Wednesday and you spent your first week out of the hospital at your Nana Lue & Papa Bill's house while your brothers were quarantined at Granna's house. You were probably as spoiled in your first ten days as you will ever be your entire life. Spoiling is your great grandma's specialty. They LOVED having you and are still sad we had to leave. Dad had to go back to Sayre and work Sunday through Thursday afternoon and then he came back to get all of us. I would spend about a half a day at each house with a shower and change of clothes in between. We wouldn't have made it without the help of your Nana Lue, Granna, Aunt Sass & Aunt Chelsie! We are so lucky to be so loved by our family and that they are so willing to jump in and help!

You were 11 days old when you finally got to come home to our house. We all made it to church and Sunday school when you were 13 days old. Life has been a bit of a blur since we came home. Much of our days are spent juggling babies and big brother. I feel like I'm barely keeping up! But occasionally I get all three of you to sleep at the same times and it's a MAJOR accomplishment! We'll keep getting the hang of this new life of ours with you in it, I promise.

At your two week appointment you weighed 7 lbs. 13 ounces and 19 inches long. You've already gained a whole pound since birth. You have had a bit of reflux or colic which has been awful! You just cry out and can't get comfortable. We finally gave in and got you some medicine that seems to be helping. From about 11 pm to 1 am has been a rough time for you and your Dad and I. I'm so thankful for him because sometimes I just can't take it and he swoops in and saves us both! You are wearing newborns and 0-3 months clothes and newborn diapers. You look so small next to your brother, but you are filling out, especially your sweet cheeks.

You don't seem to be as laid back as Bennett, but you are equally sweet. You love to be held and cuddled while you sleep (which doesn't happen all that often).You are so patient to let Bennett explore you and Tucker check on you. You sleep through most of the loudness that our house offers. You are sleeping 3-5 hours at a time during the night and about 3 hours at a time during the day.
We are so thankful to have such a sweet, healthy third baby boy! You are just so beautiful and everyone fawns over your hair! Your eyes are very alert when you're awake and you really seem to know what's going on.

I had no idea how hard motherhood would be the first time around, but I had a good idea that this season of our life wouldn't be a walk in the park. Having an almost three year old, a four month old and a three week old has been really tricky, but also really rewarding. I try to remind myself everyday to hold you and remember this time in your life. I love to feel your sleeping weight on my chest and kiss your soft hair. I don't want to be so overwhelmed that I don't remember what your baby phase was like so I'm trying to be intentional about hiding moments away to treasure. Thanks for adding another layer of love to our family! I can't wait to see how all this crazy turns out in your life! We love you and are so thankful for you Casen Cole!

Love you more,

Momma