The Six Pack

Mark is one month old today! It has been a month of elation, a month of frustration, a month of change and adjustments for the entire family. It has been a month I thought I would spend posting updates and pictures to our blog, but instead I spent breastfeeding, changing diapers, trying to keep up with laundry and dishes, and doing my best to give the older children the love and attention they deserve. It has been a real challenge. But mostly, it has been an incredible blessing! Mark was born safe and healthy, and came home in 24 hours, unlike the three weeks Zachy spent in the hospital when he arrived. The shirt says it all! Mark's big brothers have clamored over him, and express no jealousy or resentment towards the newest member of the pack (not even Zachy, who held "baby" privileges for over three years!) The first couple weeks at home were a breeze.  I was feeling good, Steve had a week off of work, the boys constantly asked to hold Mark (while I got a thing or t...