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I really have nothing today…except this sweet picture I took when my hubby was home for lunch.

Sweet, huh? Our little Griffin is a snuggle bug. And thank goodness he is sleeping right now because he sure did not sleep much last night. He still isn’t sleeping through the night, but he has only been waking up once and going right back to sleep. It was very unlike him. But in the middle of the night when I am frustrated and can hardly think straight because of lack of sleep…I try to remember those horrible nights right after we lost Cora when I would have done anything to have been up in the middle of the night holding her…I would have done anything to have been awoken by her cries. It makes those middle of the night moments with Griffin a little more sweet. It gives me perspective. It makes me thankful that he is here to hold.

So,  today I was planning on posting some pictures of Christmas-y things around our house and taking Griffin’s three month pictures (he is three months tomorrow!), but it has been raining ever since I got up this morning. It is so dark and dreary in our house…except for the twinkling Christmas lights! And tomorrow it is supposed to be snowing! So, my plans will have to wait. And Griffin’s monthly post will be late like usual. 🙂

Hope you are having a great Monday. We have a fun week packed full with Christmas celebrations and time with family. I can’t wait to celebrate with my boys. Now…I’d better get back to wrapping presents and addressing Christmas cards before those sleeping boys wake up again!

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  • Paige - full arms, when your arms have been empty is a beautiful thing. so glad your arms are full!ReplyCancel

  • Katie - Awww, sleeping with daddy pictures are my favorite! So sweet!!ReplyCancel

  • Tiffany - So sweet! I haven’t experienced your pain of losing a child but I still tell myself that every night when I get up with my baby. I know those who have lost a child would do anything to be up in the middle of the night with their baby. It’s all about perspective. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!ReplyCancel

  • melissamevans - Snow tomorrow! LUCKY!! : ) ….Love this post, truly.ReplyCancel

  • laney - …oh my…i think you have everything…hugs laneyReplyCancel

  • Mindy M. Harris - that picture takes my breath away!ReplyCancel

  • Bethany - Beautiful! Have a wonderful Christmas.ReplyCancel

  • Happiness Is... - Oh my cuteness. I just love that and while I know he (and no baby) cannot replace Cora, I am happy that you all have your sweet boys.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - I needed this today. My little boy hasn’t been sleeping well for 3 weeks and I am exhausted (he’s 20 months, he should be sleeping!). Thanks for the perspective!
    ~MelissaReplyCancel

  • sassy - so sweet, your journey reminds me listen and enjoy each breath with my little one who also has stopped sleeping through he night-I have said this before, you remind me to be the best Mom I can be. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Natalie @ {Gossett Girl} - adorable photo! And you have such wonderful perspective. So inspiring.ReplyCancel

  • jennifer rogers - isn’t it sad when it takes loss to make us truly appreciate what we have? It really is true that our Heavenly Father lets us know sadness so we can truly enjoy the happiness in our lives!ReplyCancel

  • Sian Summers - Reading your blog puts so many things into perspective. You make me appreciate my time with my gorgeous boy even more – which I didn’t think was possible.ReplyCancel

  • Jessica - Greetings from another mom who was up in the middle of the night with her newly adopted little one (born 11.30). Sometimes the days are long and the nights are short, but God gives grace for each moment!

    Cute to see that your three month old still likes to be swaddled 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Phil and Amber - Love this! My 2-month old isn’t anywhere near sleeping through the night but I try to treasure those middle of the night moments when big sister and daddy are asleep and I get baby to myself. This is the only time that she’s calm and I can enjoy the snuggles. I love that your moments help us all to really treasure our very own moments!ReplyCancel

  • Phil and Amber - Love this! My 2-month old isn’t anywhere near sleeping through the night but I try to treasure those middle of the night moments when big sister and daddy are asleep and I get baby to myself. This is the only time that she’s calm and I can enjoy the snuggles. I love that your moments help us all to really treasure our very own moments!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - Our youngest sons are about the same age, 3 days apart I think– I’m glad you still swaddle too. I keep wondering when I’m “supposed” to quit, but he sleeps so good swaddled! He might go to pre-k with his Miracle blanket!ReplyCancel

  • Rich and Carolyn Dewey - Jess and Joel – what a precious family! So glad Griffin is such a good baby!ReplyCancel

  • Meggie - So precious and sweet!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!ReplyCancel

  • Melissa Joy - “I would have done anything to have been awoken by her cries…” This rings SO true for me too. Perspective is everything, huh? (((hugs)))
    Merry Christmas to all of you. And happy almost-birthday to Levi.ReplyCancel

  • Aimee - This is beyond precious.ReplyCancel

  • bad credit loans - That was so sweet.. Cute pictures.. Happy HolidaysReplyCancel

  • Alexis - Your story gave me perspective on getting up with my little one in the middle of the night! Love your blog!ReplyCancel

  • Mom of the Twinkies and Tot! - I have participated in almost every InstaFriday…so I’m sure I’ve seen your posts in it as well, but it wasn’t until today when I was on Pinterest that I saw your monthly pregnancy photos pinned on their that I clicked over & started reading into your blog. My kids are napping right now and I think I’ve spent the last hour reading, and crying, and smiling over your story, your life. Your sweet Cora and her amazing legacy. Your two little precious country boys. I am your newest follower, I just love your blog!ReplyCancel

  • bakersdozen - Cute picture! But.. is he in his long johns?:)ReplyCancel