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Ohh, We’re Half Way There …. {Baby’s 1/2 birthday in photos}

Today Avery is 1/2 way to one year old. Looking at the 6 month milestone in this way really makes you feel how quickly time is passing.

In many ways I feel like he was just born (many thanks to being holed up in this eternal winter), but when I really step back and look, the evolution of these 6 months hits, and it is bitter-sweet. Our family dynamic has changed in ways I would have never imagined.

We are all crazy about this boy and have naturally come to care for him as a “team”. If I am cooking dinner and the baby starts cranking, one of the kids without hesitation runs to his side to entertain him– and to Avery, there is NO ONE on this planet funnier than his siblings.

It stops me in my tracks every time, and if I could bottle up those moments, I would.

It’s funny. When James and I announced we were having our 3rd, we were met with many congratulations, of course but also many different follow-up reactions– from “was this planned?” to “Is this an April fools joke?” to the stunned….”WOW. 3 kids”– to which I answer yes, no and yep!

It seems as though today 3 is the number where your family officially becomes a “crew”. Walking into stores with 3 kids, receives a much different reaction than 2– sometimes its an “oh, no… 3 kids brace yourselves, people” and other times people are falling over themselves to help me juggle my troop. Both reactions strike me as odd, because with my troop, I’ve never felt more comfortable and confident as a Mom.

One would assume that a third child would bring on more more craziness, and while it certainly has its moments, this little boy has brought on a calmness amongst the chaos for all of us that I can’t fully explain.

With our first, I was overwhelmed. His firsts will always be our firsts as parents and not knowing if you’re screwing it up can be scary. With the second, juggling multiple kids made me anxious and I always felt like I was falling short. After both, I struggled to re-find myself in this role of Mom. But somehow, as odd as it sounds, the third just feels at home- like we are exactly where we are suppose to be.

I always felt our family unit was close, but somehow with the addition of this little man we feel closer.

Mother’s often speak about that feeling of being “done”; that feeling of knowing your family is complete.  I could never really say that I understood that feeling, not even right after Avery was born– but I’m thinking maybe this is it. Our final puzzle piece.
Happy 6 Months, my little Avs Babes! Cannot wait to see what the rest of your first year holds.
{Sidenote: These BFF shirts are from Indienook. Aren’t they the cutest?? I’ve been holding on to them, waiting to take pics for over a month now. Love, love, love.}
Cori

Cori is an East Coast Beauty and Style blogger, YouTube host and Mom of 3, dishing tips and trends from her laptop (and sometimes iPhone) for busy gals on the go.

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  • Already? How can that be? He's adorable, Corine... as is your entire 'crew.' I just adore the tees! Happy 1/2, Avery!

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