Baby Ethan

This weekend we drove. A lot.  On Sunday we got to visit our good friends DJ and Hannah up in Ludington.  As I mentioned before, Hannah had a surprise solo home birth about two weeks ago, so we wanted to give them a chance to rest up and used to two small ones.  we didn't expect that we would be able to see them this quickly, but we were thrilled none the less.  I just think about when I was ready for visitors after my births and I can guarantee you I wouldn't do it two weeks after.

However, Hannah looks amazing.  Honestly, she doesn't even look like she had a baby!  She's skinny mcMini again, and her gorgeous self.  Ethan seems like a pretty chill baby.  He slept pretty much the entire time we were there... except for when he was eating or getting changed.  I was glad that we got to see them so soon because I remember how much I appreciated when people made us meals, so I was really happy to do that for them!  It's nothing real huge, but I know that not having to make a meal can make a big world of difference.

Lucy hanging out with Hannah

It was nice just visiting with them.  Seeing how they were adjusting with having two little ones.  Benjamin is about 22 months older than Ethan, which is pretty close in age!  I got to hear all about the birthing story from them myself... and it's still crazy even though I knew what happened!  It's really fun being able to hang out with them with the kids.  Tristan and Lucy were much warmer towards them this time (I think they remembered them from the last time we visited) and Benjamin was more about having me around too.  Lucy was pretty much attached to Hannah... it was pretty cute.  And after holding Ethan Lucy seems like a big old lunker!

Papa and the little man

While we were there they went little toad hunting, picked wild raspberries and played cars and chased each other outside.  I was surprised that the kids lasted as long as they did!

I did get to hold baby Ethan, and I can't imagine having a child that small!  Even when our kids were born they were still way bigger than Ethan!  And I got my baby fix in... the smell, the cooing, the works.  But it also helped me realize that I don't want to be pregnant anymore.  I still want kids, but I'm so happy with the age that the kids are now and the things that we can do together, having a small one would kinda put a kink in that.

The kids having their dessert

We didn't get home until real late again, and the kids were exhausted.  Lucy ended up taking a five hour nap today, and that was cut short because we woke her up.  I think she would've kept sleeping!  Same thing with Dude but he slept 3 hours.

We look forward to seeing them again, and they seem to be adjusting quite well.  :)

JVG