And Then There Were Four.

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I sometimes find myself caught between moments of panic and pure joy as I reflect on how casually I can now ask Chris, "Where should we take the kids today?" Over the past couple of weeks, our family has transformed from a trio to a quartet. Having one child already prepared me for some aspects of parenting, but I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with adding another—this time a newborn. Would it be smoother than my first go-round? Harder? What I've discovered is that finding our family's rhythm has been a bit tricky. It's coming together slowly, but I'm making progress. Physically, I'm still healing from a natural birth, which has been far gentler than my previous medically-assisted delivery. And since coming home, I've been juggling everything—writing included—while attached to my little guy, who has made it abundantly clear he’s a total boob enthusiast. He could happily stay latched all day long. Thank you for your patience with me during this adjustment period. Posting has been sporadic, and likely will be for a while as I learn our new groove... and type with one hand, if necessary.

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Aliyah has adjusted beautifully to this change, and from the very first moment she met her baby brother, he became her absolute favorite person. If there’s an opportunity to just look at him, she’ll take it. Just the other day, Chris was holding Brayden and on a phone call, walking around the living room. Aliyah grabbed her step stool and positioned herself close to them every time he paused. She stood on her perch, gazing at the swaddled little bundle with admiration. I couldn’t be prouder of her. This entire experience has deepened my appreciation and love for her in ways I never thought possible. These are the moments that create harmony within our family—a gentle melody where everyone feels connected, content, and at peace.
Of course, there are also moments that feel more chaotic, like a rock band concert meets a blues festival, accompanied by some cringe-worthy auditions straight out of the early seasons of American Idol. For instance, last Tuesday was exhausting for Aliyah—she'd had a long day followed by gymnastics. On the way home, we had to stop somewhere. Usually, Brayden sleeps soundly in the car, but this time he woke up hungry the moment we stopped moving. While Chris went inside the store, I stayed in the car with both kids. After only about 30 seconds of being stationary, Brayden started fussing. Meanwhile, Aliyah was upset because her gymnastics teacher hadn’t handed out suckers like she had before, so she wasn’t in the best mood either. She was trying to watch a movie on her iPhone, though it isn’t even activated (long story for another time). Every time Brayden let out a cry, Aliyah responded with one of her own, only louder. The noise level escalated quickly, and I couldn’t help but laugh, despite feeling overwhelmed. I’m sure anyone passing by probably thought I was losing my mind.
But this is life with a family of four. These highs and lows make me happier than I ever imagined. They remind me to cherish every detail of my children because they grow and change so fast. And yes, there’s plenty of crying—mine, mostly. Maybe it’s the hormones, the relentless hormonal rollercoaster, or maybe it’s the lack of sleep, but all of this leaves me shedding tears and smiling through it all. It’s a wild ride, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

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