And it's Thomas

For those of you just waiting anxiously by the computer anticipating what Rowan's middle name is you can now rest easy- it is Thomas. We have had a couple weeks of visitors. This last week my mom came back into town! And the week before my dad visited for a couple of days. It was so nice. My parents are amazing people and I am so thankful for them both. They are both such great examples to me. And, I am thankful for the relationships I have with them. They are also such wonderful grandparents to my boys. They are excited to spend time with them, talk with them about silly things, and just stare at newborn baby faces, because that's all you can do with a new baby. 

My dad was able to finish all loose ends in my house in an hour-from hanging up a bookshelf that has needed hanging since..we moved in... to taking down the Christmas tree. We spent one day when my dad was here taking the boys to the park, and then walking to the Old Mill on the trail. It was such a great day outside. The boys ran around like crazy people, and took turns riding on my dad's shoulders. Josh, as usual, is the one you have keep your eye on cause he does not care whether he is with you or not, the fearlessness in the kid strikes fear in me. It was very fun to have my dad here, and nice to have him see where we are at. 

My mom then came back into town. It has been amazing having family come to town back to back to back. We spent many of our days organizing and organizing. This may not sound fun, but it was. Firstly, because my mom beams from ear to ear with every new organized change, and it was just fun being together. She helped me make a lot of things better in my house, and her every suggestion was just spot on to making more sense. Why did I not think of that?? That was pretty much my constant frame of mind. We also were able to take the boys to the pirate park which they loved, and it is always great to have her help and advice with the boys. 

My sister Megan comes into town next. I have to say I am loving my visitors! I can't complain one bit about how this all has worked out. Kaj said to me today "I'm excited to see Meggie." He has started to ask me who is coming next. Meggie will be the last in the line up so I better start preparing him for that now. 

I still feel like I am transitioning, and there are plenty of ups and downs still with the whole family, but there are also times like today when I was just with little Rowan that I couldn't believe it had only been 3 weeks since I had him. It feels like it has been longer. It feels like we have always had him. That's a happy feeling. 

Rowan Thomas Christensen

Kaj holding Rowan for the first time

And Josh being held by a big bear