He has arrived! Anastasios “Taso” Daniel Haley decided to surprise us two weeks before his due date and made his debut on September 4, 2018! The entire process went smoothly and really was just an incredible experience.
It has been just over a week since we brought Taso home, and here’s the reality: life is chaos. Leo started regressing on sleep (no napping, fighting bedtime) and really using some attention-seeking tactics (aka major temper tantrums) starting the week leading up to Taso’s birthday, and it has only intensified since then.
It has been just over a week since we brought Taso home, and here’s the reality: life is chaos. Leo started regressing on sleep (no napping, fighting bedtime) and really using some attention-seeking tactics (aka major temper tantrums) starting the week leading up to Taso’s birthday, and it has only intensified since then.
We’re doing our best. Todd has been the most patient human being I have ever seen in terms of dealing with all of Leo’s behaviors, and with taking on caring for both of the older boys while I focused on healing and getting Taso settled. But some days, it seems like it will never end. Some days, we really don’t get any alone time, because Leo wakes up four times throughout the night, and Taso is up every three hours to eat. Really, Xander has been the most easy-going through the whole process, which I really did not expect since he was the one losing his “baby” status. I appreciate that little boy’s sweet, funny personality now more than ever before.
Life right now is really difficult. There are moments where I wonder how we are ever going to survive this stage. We have had so many family members here to help us, and I am so grateful that we are blessed to have them – my parents, sisters, in-laws and sister-in-law have been incredible. My friends have been a listening ear and a helping hand when they are able. But I’ve found myself wondering if will life ever feel “normal” again?
Life right now is really difficult. There are moments where I wonder how we are ever going to survive this stage. We have had so many family members here to help us, and I am so grateful that we are blessed to have them – my parents, sisters, in-laws and sister-in-law have been incredible. My friends have been a listening ear and a helping hand when they are able. But I’ve found myself wondering if will life ever feel “normal” again?
Everything is temporary. In the near future, life looks very different. When Taso is already looking like a completely different baby from what he looks like this first week, and when he doesn’t necessarily need to be by my side at all times. When Xander is talking more, and able to clearly communicate what he wants. When Leo has settled back into a routine, and is back to being the super-sweet, incredibly smart little boy we know and love.
“We’re doing our best. Life right now is really difficult. Everything is temporary.” That is my mantra these days. But I truly am trying to enjoy every moment of this sweet new baby. He is truly a miracle and a blessing in all of our lives. These three boys are going to grow up together and probably fight and wrestle, but also take care of each other and look out for one another. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us.
“We’re doing our best. Life right now is really difficult. Everything is temporary.” That is my mantra these days. But I truly am trying to enjoy every moment of this sweet new baby. He is truly a miracle and a blessing in all of our lives. These three boys are going to grow up together and probably fight and wrestle, but also take care of each other and look out for one another. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us.
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