I haven't posted in a while. It's because I was busy giving birth and raising this:

A picture from the day Lane was born.

We welcomed our new addition on July 11, 2013. Lane Robert Clarkson was a planned c-section birth (not by choice), and we couldn't be happier. Now, after being a month post-partum, I am finally feeling like a human being again. 

I will say bringing the second child home is completely different than bringing home your first. Because Laila is still so young (going to be two next month), we had to have so much more help, and most of it was with her. She has adjusted well and loves her baby brother. However, Laila is still young and can't be left alone to her own devices as much as older children. 

I remember bringing Laila home and feeling like she could never be put down for a second. Not even to do a load of laundry. This isn't the case with Lane. If I have a chance to put him down, I do...but I must say snuggling a newborn proves to be much more fun than a load of laundry.

The c-section recovery with two children has been a journey for sure, but I feel like I have made a great deal of progress after battling the infections and complications that were associated with my post-partum. 

 This picture is from Lane's first week home, I believe.

With that being said, Laila has been a wonderful helper in bringing home her baby brother. I was surprised that she hasn't exhibited much jealousy. If I pump some milk, she loves to feed the baby. She also likes to tuck him in with blankets. Her sharing has been remarkable, although we did have an issue where she tried to give the baby some chips...haha! 

All in all, it's been a good experience, but it has been far from easy. Thanks a lot for warning me that two under two was going to be hard, NOBODY. Oh well, it's a blessing, and we are thankful we are all here now. I just have to remember that sleep is now nothing more than a pleasant memory. 

Lane is one month old now. Here's him being held by his Nana (my mother). 

Oh, and here is a photo from today. Laila blew bubbles on Lane, and this is her crying about getting in trouble for it. Needless to say, Lane didn't enjoy having bubbles blown on him. 

So things are starting to calm down, and I do believe we are settling into a routine. Some days are easier than others, but I think we will all survive. ;) That's all for now, but you can expect more posts from not only myself, but from a friend of mine, Rebecca Delfine. Thanks for reading and go out and enjoy the weather!