A Big Day

This morning was a big day.  It was the first time that Crews was “dropped off” in his own classroom at BSF.  The last two weeks of Bible study Crews has only cat-napped in my arms and has been awake (and at times fussy) the rest of the time.  I ended up having to leave the group lecture both weeks and was in and out depending on whether he was being quiet or not.  So, last week I asked if there was room for him to transition from being with me, to being in his own “class.”  I got a call Monday that there was room.  I was happy overall that Crews would be able to go to the children’s program since it would allow me to better participate and learn.  However, I was also a little sad, nervous, etc. about it.  But, this morning we did it and I knew it was the right thing (especially because I had been told right after having him that they may not have room for him).  Crews had been up for almost two hours by the time I handed him over to the sweet ladies in the infant room so I knew there was a very good chance he would immediately start crying.  It was immediate, but as I was filling out his emergency information card I heard his cry and I have to admit I had a bit of a pit in my stomach.  I knew it was the right thing and that he was in very loving, capable hands, but I also felt a tad guilty.  But, I stuck with the decision and headed up to my group.  It was wonderful to be able to fully concentrate on our discussion and to not be worried about whether Crews was asleep, or awake, about to fuss, or “bothering” anyone (although the sweet ladies in my group tell me every week how wonderful he is and how his noises do not bother them at all).  I did say lots of prayers throughout our discussion time though that he was doing OK.  After our discussion time I headed in to the large group lecture and it was so nice to be able to listen, focus, and take notes.  Before the lecture/teaching was over though, I was called to go get Crews.  All the ladies were so encouraging and were saying what a great job he did, making it almost to the end.  He had fallen asleep in one of the ladies’ arms and they then put him in his car seat to sleep some.  But, once he woke up and started crying and wouldn’t calm down they decided I should be the one to try to calm him down.  And they were right, as soon as I got him in my arms he quieted down.  Now, he did still cry off and on once I had him for a bit, but he did flash some of his darling smiles and once he was more settled he started happily “talking” to me.  I know that his crying was mainly due to being exhausted and waking up before he should have.  Hopefully in time he will get used to being in his class and I know down the line he will come to enjoy being spoiled by so many loving ladies. 

When we got home I immediately fed him and he fell fast asleep.  We still had almost thirty minutes before going to get Ford so I just let him sleep in my arms.  I rested my eyes in between gazing down at our little miracle and checking the clock to make sure I was watching when we needed to leave to go get our other sweet miracle, Ford.  I loved being in the glider, the feel of Crews in my arms, listening to him breathe and at times the sound of him sucking on his tongue, his hand resting on my chest, and having the house quiet for me to just rest and pray for our boys.

Our little one is growing fast, although at times I feel this time of exhaustion might never end.  Since Friday Crews has been waking up a lot in the night, not to eat but with gas, or just needing his pass or being comforted.  Last night he was up at least six times (that I remember specifically that is).  But, I know this phase will (eventually) end, and am trying as much as I can to enjoy the days of having a newly four-year old and a sweet fifteen week old.  I do marvel at how quickly they change and how they learn things.  It is awesome to see.  Just this week Crews started deliberately reaching and grabbing for and holding onto the animal toys hanging down on his play mat.  He seems so excited now that he knows this trick.  He really enjoys being on his play mat and loves it even more now that he can grab and hold onto his animals over him.  He also is really anticipating his bath time now.  Just last night he was very tired and a little fussy, but as soon as we went in the bathroom and I put him on the rug to get his clothes off, he started smiling and kicking his legs and vocalizing.  The boy loves to be in the water (just like big brother!).  And I love that when I take his bib off and his clothes off that he laughs because it tickles.  Even when I put on a new bib he often giggles from the ticklish feeling of me being at the back of his neck.   

January 10

His vocalizations continue to expand and get even more animated and he just loves to “talk.”  The last few days he has been very talkative while he is eating.  Makes it a little difficult to feed him, but it is also a sweet time.  He will eat, then stop and look up at me with his beautiful big blue eyes and talk away.  We have had some wonderful “conversations” lately while he is supposed to be eating.  Guess he already understands the concept of table conversation.  And if Ford comes in his room while he is eating you can bet Crews is not eating but lifting his head to listen to his big brother and/or see him.  I love how social this little one is, it is definitely a trait I have prayed that both of our boys would have, and one that I feel God has blessed both boys with. 

Yesterday I felt a tiny prickly area on his bottom left gum and am wondering if it could be the tip of a tooth.  It might just be a rough spot he has gotten.  I have no idea, but he’s “too little” to have a tooth already (in my mind at least as I know he actually could have a tooth at his age).  I do know that Crews loves to have his fingers in his mouth, all the time.  He will stuff at least two fingers in to chew on, sometimes three and other times he even has his thumb plus three fingers in at once.  And somehow the little guy figures out a way to smile with all of those fingers in his mouth.

It really is amazing to watch little ones grow and I feel so blessed that we have the opportunity to help and watch Crews grow, as well as Ford.  As you can see from the picture below, Crews’ happy disposition returned after he ate and slept a little.  Both of our boys are such blessings and I truly thank God daily that He chose me to be their Momma. 

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