All Big Kids

I am finally on the other side of announcements and births and tiny fingers and toes. Although it is strange to be here and weird to think I won't be pregnant or nursing again, it feels just right when I look at my sweet family. It is such a monumental change going from actively having (or birthing) children to had children.  Maybe its because I know that this phase of life is so important and that it goes by so fast.  I'm not missing being up all night with a baby-not one little bit. Oh and I don't miss having to plan around nursing (I LOVE and advocate nursing and doing so publicly) and if my outfit will accommodate or if I brought enough nursing pads.  It's nice to be reclaiming my body as mine.  When they aren't all piled on top of me of course.

I officially have all big kids, there aren't any cribs in my house.  I suddenly felt a little old and a bit sad when we laid Jack in his big kid bed.  I'm thrilled for the road ahead.  Hopefully it doesn't go by too fast.

So here is some nostalgia and a look at my babies.  Ethan and Ellie are from "the time before we were digital" so their baby photos are printed.  I have more digital copies of the younger ones and more printed of the older two.  It always amazes me how different yet similar they look.

Ethan and Ellie meeting Regan at the hospital.  He is still so caring towards her and they have such a special bond.  He is going to make the best dad ever.  He is just so good with the little ones.

Jack and his skinny little newborn arms and legs, oh and that dark hair.  Finally I got one with hair!

Ellie on her first Birthday!  It's hard to believe she is a Kindergartner now.