HMB: First 4 Months

I could fill up pages and pages describing how our life has changed since Holt arrived on August 29th. We have had ups and downs, smiles, tears and sleepless nights. I would not change one thing about it, even the hard moments, because it has grown us and continued to mold us into the family God would have us to be.

It seems like the days were long when I was on bed rest anticipating his arrival, and now here we are and Holt Man will be 5 months old next week! Can time please slooooow down? It is so much fun watching Holt grow and learn and discover new things. Seems like everyone is always so excited and anxious for him to reach the next milestone, and we are too.

Makes me think of that Trace Adkins song that says:

You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this

And I believe it, So I am soaking up and savoring each and every moment!

He likes loves: EATING (the kid is in 12 month clothes and we are just approaching 5 months old) , snuggling (like Mommy and Daddy), bath time (when he is older we will probably have to drain the tub dry to make him get out), toys that light up or make noise, car rides (car seat = instant sleep. he is usually out by the time we are halfway home from daycare and we only live 5 minutes away), watching tv, and when Daddy makes any kind of animal noise or plays the "motorcycle" game with him.  Holt man has the most adorable laugh you have ever heard and fat cheeks you just can't help but squeeze and kiss on. He can poot and burp like a grown man. If he wraps his hand around your finger or yanks your hair you will discover that he is super strong. He is constantly blowing bubbles and making noises with his mouth. His slobbery wet kisses are the best!

Can you tell we love this child or what? We are MORE than blessed!

What is AMAZING to me is that GOD  knows all of these details about Holt even down to the number of hairs on his head.  HE created him this way. And he knew our story from beginning to end before having children was even a thought in our minds.

Psalm 139:13-16 Reads:
 For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.

 My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place,
    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body;
    all the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.

I prayed these verses over Holt every day while I was pregnant, and  I pray now that he will walk in the fullness of all God has for him on earth. I pray that his life will make an impact for the kingdom and in eternity.