8 weeks old already....?

Or does it seem like we have had Westyn forever?? These past 8 weeks seem to have flown by, but then again it seems like Westyn's "birth" day was years ago and she should be going on 3.

I'll be the first to admit that having a newborn baby is hard work especially if you were very selfish with your time like Troy and I 'used' to be. Now our nights are totally devoted to giving Westyn baths, scrambling to eat dinner by 5:30 pm, calming her down while she cries from 7-9pm EVERY NIGHT (she is at the stage where she fights sleeping so she cries for hours at a time), and then possibly, just maybe having a few minutes to ourselves while she's in her swing....nah nevermind scratch that last statement because that hasn't happened in.... well.... exactly 8 weeks and 2 days. But as hard and exhausting as it is, I wouldn't change it for anything. She is AMAZING, literally, and growing and evolving into this little girl everyday.

When we get her to smile and make her precious little noises it makes my heart do these little leaps that I didn't know they could do. I love my little family so much and enjoy each new day that we have together.

On another note, as a tribute to Mother's Day, I wanted to wish every Mom; new and old or almost, a very Happy Mother's Day. I also wanted to thank my Mom for being the most amazing person I know and for being the very best friend that she is. I am so fortunate that they live only a few minutes from us which makes it easy to pop in whenever I want, which I do often. Thank you for helping me as much as you do and being the ear that I need 8 times a day when I call with worries about Westyn or simple recipe questions. Love you!

Without further ado, here is the little munchkin at 8 weeks.