Berenstain Bears

In an attempt to get Kinsler to bed I decided to try reading to him. Chris hounded is mom for weeks to dig up his old Berenstain Bears books because they were his absolute favorite especially the one titled No Girls Allowed. So, I went to the book shelf and selected one of the books and began reading. Well, he didn't just magically fall asleep to the sound of my amazing reading voice, like I had planned/hoped, but it did calm him down enough that after two books I was able to rock him to sleep.

I think he really enjoyed looking at the bright colors on the page and listening to me. I hope he loves books as much as Chris and I do. Maybe one day he will share our love of Harry Potter and just maybe the Twilight Saga. Who knows!?

This isn't the best quality because Chris was trying to be sneaky.

Such a blessing

Over the past few days I have just been hit with overwhelming motherly love. I think it just finally hit me what a mother's love really is, something I didn't understand until a day or two ago. Having to be away from him this month while Chris gets Kinsler's undivided love and attention every morning is killing me! I am so jealous! Tonight when I tried to feed him his oatmeal he only had eyes for Chris. I have to say my feelings were a little hurt and excited over the bond they are forming. It's all I can do to pay attention in class and not text Chris every minute to see what they're doing and to see if Kinsler is doing anything new or cute. I can't get enough of Kinsler's excitement and smiles when I come home to him after class. It is quite possibly the best feeling in the world.

The joy he brings us is astounding. Everything from his smiles, laugh, and yes even his cry is such a wonderful blessing that I am thankful to be a part of.

God has blessed me and Chris with (definitely a personal bias here) the most perfect, beautiful, and loving son. I can't wait to see how he develops and grows. We pray everyday that we are being Christ's example to him and that we continue to do so as he grows.

Time to hit the pool!

Kinsler has now been to the pool two times and loved every minute of it! He is now rolling from his back to his belly as well. This new trick is causing Chris and I to stress come bed time. He is such a flopper he is getting himself wedged in the corner of his crib on his belly and unable to roll back over so he wakes up crying in the middle of the night.

Today we went to the doctor for his 4 month check up. Yes, you read correctly he is now FOUR months old! Time flies when you’re caring for a baby! Haha. He weighed 14.1 pounds and was 25 1/4 inched long.

Also, this month I am in summer graduate school in the mornings so Chris has been watching Kinsler. This is proving to be a little stressful for both of them because they are having to adjust to one another. Kinsler is having to adjust to the way dad does everything and Chris is adjusting to the constant needs Kinsler has. If you think about it say a prayer for both of them.

Well that’s an update on the Collins family. I will post pictures and a video of Kinsler swimming. Enjoy!

I forgot to mention his Nana and Poppy (Aunt Em and Uncle Alex too) came to visit and bought him an exersaucer. Which he loves because he is soooo nosy!

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