Theodore Douglas || One Month Old

Today you are one month old Theodore. I knew before I had you that time would go by too fast. That I would blink and we would be here, at a month old. Newborns just don't keep. Toddlers don't keep. Heck, I am finding out that even 7 year olds don't keep. Its all too fleeting and too precious. 

And yet your Daddy and I both look at you and wonder out loud who you are. Who are you going to be? 

Are you going to be like Emery? Kind hearted, considerate and easy to please. I honestly think your newborn pictures favor her's the most. Maybe you will have her best-sound-in-the-entire-world laugh.

We joke that she is definitely the sibling we hope you take after. And maybe you already do. You like it quiet and comfy just like her; you like her soothing pat and fit just perfect in her arms. 

Our maybe you will be like Auggie. Most would say you already look like him. My "yellow" haired boys. We would love to have another smart, curious, funny and strong-willed son just like him. Auggie has been reminded here lately of what a role model he is for you and for Bennett. He is going to teach you lots little boy (please try to forget the "bad" words). He has already surprised us with how attentive and loving he is to you. 

And we can only hope that you will have as big of a personality as Bennett. To have another son that brings as much joy to our lives as he does...what a blessing that will be. Our tag-a-long now has his very own tag-a-long, and we promise you are gonna have some fun following your big brother Bennett. 

Whoever you take after or whoever you are, just know you are perfectly and wonderfully made. And you fit right in with this crazy crew. 

At one month old, we all love your mini mohawk and your old-man grumpy face. 

You have the most kissable cheeks and perfectly shaped lips. Em, Aug and B love your dainty little hands and try to make you hold theirs. 

And I am always in awe of how perfect God created you. Even down to the little pads of your feet.

How about you just stay this sweet size forever?

Your eyes are turning blue which is no surprise, and you are quickly filling out your newborn clothes at 10lbs 15oz and 22 inches long. You nap all day and wake up twice at night. You are the most awake at bedtime and would stare into your Daddy's eyes all night if we let you. You like your paci, your bouncy seat, and your quiet weekdays with me. Being number four, you really have only added a little bit of crazy to our lives...your older siblings still make up the majority. You are exactly what we needed to complete our family.   

You are our little rainbow. Our constant reminder of God's plan and provisions and proof that God wastes nothing. You are love in a feet tucked up little ball, and we are so thankful for you. For one whole precious month of you, Theodore!