The Third Child

Evelyn just turned one at the end of March. Birthdays, holidays and milestones always get me reflecting.

My time with Evelyn makes me think about my time with baby Luke seven years ago. I think about how I have evolved as a mother. I think about how my motherhood evolution will shape each of my children differently. I think about how each of my children is so unique and how good God’s handy work is so creative.

Sure there are all the standard type things we can say about the third child, that they don’t have a baby book or as many pictures as the first child and honestly some of that stuff is true for us. I think the third child is so extra blessed though, they get the love of an entire family as a baby.

Evelyn is content. She loves to be in the mix. She does not demand a schedule, is easy breezy and loves to be with everyone. I always describe her as a treat, a pure joy! She is funny and I think she is figuring out how to get what she wants from the people in this household but most of all she just has this steady peacefulness about her that I love.

Maybe its the evolution of my parenting style, or maybe it’s just who she is, or maybe because she is the third child, but everything feels extra different and good this time around. One thing is for sure, she enriches our family more than we could have imagined.

I cant wait to see how God grows everything within Evelyn that makes her unique.

xoxo

Audrey