Audra's Brothers

For months I talked to the boys about getting a baby sister.  Ryan seemed to understand.  The twins, well, they seemed to acknowledge I was speaking.  Sometimes.  I really had no idea what they thought was happening.  They used my big belly as a seat, step stool and even a shield. 

Fast forward to Audra's birthday.  She was born late morning and the boys were able to visit that afternoon.  She was in the nursery when they arrived with my mom and Chris's parents.  Chris met them in the hall where they were able to see her through the glass.  The twins were so excited they kissed the glass!  Then Ryan pushed her bassinet to my room where the boys totally ignored me...the mama.  The 3 of them couldn't get close to her fast enough.  They were fighting over who would kiss her first!

  

How did they know to love her?  I mean really.  How did they know she was ours?  It was like brotherly love at first sight.  Amazing.  I thought maybe it was a fluke.  Nope.  They are still enamored with her.  And the feeling is mutual.  

 

 

 

 

Written when she was 6 months
Owen has a particular fondness for her.  He's the first to kiss her in the morning, first to respond to her cries, first to help me with her.  He is absolutely precious with her.  Patting her when she fusses.  Laying face to face with her to make her smile.   I can't wait to see if they remain best buds.  It would be quite fitting because, currently, Ryan and Ethan are glued at the hip.

 

Written when she was 10 months

The boys still adore her.  She has a special relationship with each one.  Currently, Ryan likes to crawl around with her, which she loves.  She likes to get in Ethan's crib (he naps in a crib away from Owen) when they both wake from rest (known to most as nap).  Watching them play together in the crib is absolutely adorable. 

 

One things for sure, she will be protected! 

 

 

There are so many conversations I hope to remember but this one seems fitting for this post...
Ryan, Audra, and I get in the car to return home from the store. 

Ryan: "where's Audra?"
Me: "She's in her carseat."
Ryan: "Oh, I thought we lost her."
Me: "We wouldn't want that."
Ryan: "Why not?"
Me: "Because then we wouldn't have her."
Ryan: breaks out in tears "I don't want you to lose her mama. I would miss her."

I then had to reassure him I wouldn't lose his sister.  He even wanted to know 'how' I wouldn't lose her!