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A celebration of 6 months with Maxwell.

September 19, 2013 · 17 Comments

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It hardly seems possible that Maxwell is 6 months old, but according to the calendar it’s true :) I remember plain as day being nearly 2 weeks past my due date and how *uncomfortable* I felt, even sitting down. But then I see photos, like the one below, and it’s no longer a mystery why I felt so uncomfortable. (Max was nearly 10 lbs. at birth.)

It warmed my heart to look back through these photos of our son. When Max was born I never anticipated needing to have a c-section. I think that was our first experience with tossing schedules out the window. But even though I didn’t anticipate it, it gave me five solid, wonderful weeks of bonding with Max while I healed. I feel so, so grateful for exactly how delivery went :)

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Becoming parents is the greatest adventure Zack & I will ever go on. Each morning (or evening — let’s be honest, ha!), is a new set of “what ifs”. I may have a to-do list written out, but ultimately God has the true “to do” list. And really, thank goodness because some days all I know to do is snuggle my son and sing praises for his health. The days can be super hard, but they’re always an adventure.

In six months it feels impossible to remember what life was like without Max. He’s an answered prayer, a bundle of laughter, an expressive child of God.

Six months ago I saw, for the very first time, what love looked like.

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September 19, 2013 · Filed Under: family, Maxwell · 17 Comments

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Comments

  1. Southern Gal says

    September 19, 2013 at 4:17 am

    That next to the last picture is fabulous! Your Maxwell is getting so big. Here’s to your first six months as a mother. Nothing else like it in the world.

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    • Gussy says

      September 19, 2013 at 9:21 am

      @Southern Gal, I think that’s one of my favorites :D a boy and his daddy…

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  2. Katie Shannon says

    September 19, 2013 at 4:22 am

    The world of mommyhood looks great on you! And what a handsome lil man.

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    • Gussy says

      September 19, 2013 at 9:22 am

      @Katie Shannon, thank you Katie!! ♥

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  3. Jenna Lou says

    September 19, 2013 at 6:37 am

    Happy 6 months Maxwell + family! He is such a handsome little guy and so lucky to have you and Zack for parents. You’re blog is giving me hope I can handle motherhood + business ownership, but it’s still a difficult and scary thing!

    Wrapping my head around it:
    http://jennaloublog.blogspot.com/2013/09/wrapping-my-head-around-this-one-mama.html

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    • Gussy says

      September 19, 2013 at 9:37 am

      @Jenna Lou, I read your post :) congratulations on your pregnancy!!! Probably the one thing that surprised me the most after having a baby was how my mind would change. I felt scattered and uncreative because I was trying to do too much. Praying you are able to give yourself more grace with however and whenever you go back to work.

      PS. Don’t complicate it, if you have an item that sells really well, focus on that ;) and hire help now. XO

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  4. Paige Whitley says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I may have shared this quote with you before but I’ll do it again just in case.
    “There aren’t enough hours in the day to do what you want to do. There ARE enough hours in the day to do what God wants you to do.”
    OH MY GOSH I am so happy for you, he’s flippin’ adorable! I look forward to many more Whitley babies joining the army of God!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      September 19, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      @Paige Whitley, That is such a beautiful quote… and as I type this he’s asleep in my arms — one of my most treasured moments we share together ♥. What a perfect motto to model…

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  5. mom whitley says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    Maxwell is just like his daddy and his Auntie Tiffany, just like sunshine all around you every day ! Love, love, love.

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    • Gussy says

      September 19, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      @mom whitley, Maxwell has awesome parents & family, there’s no denying that :D

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  6. Mama Gus says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    What a beautiful post dear daughter; love all the photos!

    “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine……” from one generation to the next!

    Hugs,
    Mom

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    • Gussy says

      September 19, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      @Mama Gus, awwwwww — thank you mom!!!!

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  7. Jessica says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Dawwww what a sweetheart :3 Isnt it absolutely amazing? Happy 6 month birthday, Max!! I actually just wrote a post on my own mamma journey with my daughter on my blog if you care to read :)

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  8. Kimberly says

    September 20, 2013 at 9:42 am

    Happy Birthday Maxwell! We are celebrating our little one’s 6 Month Birthday in 2 weeks. It’s been fun to see Maxwell grow along with our little one. :)

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  9. reeve says

    September 20, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    oh my goodness, he is seriously…the cutest! quadruple like:)

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    • Gussy Sews says

      September 22, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      @reeve, oh Reeve, big cheesy grin over here! Thank you friend!! :)

      Reply
  10. Angela Moore says

    September 26, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    He is so adorable! Congratulations to you and your family!!

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