my three ladies (from Brad)

I recently returned from a longer-than-desired trip overseas and what better way to return than to be greeted at the airport by my three ladies – Addie, Rachel, and my mom (Gram). So, I figured I’d take the opportunity to write a quick post about the three of them.

Thank you so much to my mom for coming and staying in Virginia for three weeks. What a comforting feeling it was to know that she was with Rachel to provide some 24/7 support. If I remember correctly, Rachel described having her here as “amazing” and “wonderful.” We already miss her, but we’ll see her very soon for Christmas and Addie’s baptism!!!

Rachel has gone back to work after 12 weeks of maternity leave. It hasn’t been easy for her, but she’s doing a great job handling it…there are a few tears every time she leaves the house, but she doesn’t complain. She is an absolutely phenomenal mother and it’s amazing that Rachel, a notoriously difficult person to wake up, can hear the smallest peep from the baby and she’s wide awake. But not only is Rachel awake, she’s smiling and happy simply to see the baby. It’s amazing to witness how connected and in-sync a mother and baby can be.

Little Addie and I have had quite a bit of time to bond since I’ve been home. Man that girl is adorable!!! In the mornings she is the happiest little baby and she loves to play in her new bouncer. She can roll-over in both directions and is really supporting her weight with her legs. She’s learning to take her bottle and I even have video of her holding her own bottle.