There’s one thing that has been a balm on our hurting, and that’s little Liam. Annabel and James were both sick right after he was born, so they didn’t get to meet him until last week. The day after Rigby died, I took Annabel to meet Liam for the first time. We needed to get out of the house, and I figured holding a baby would be good for both of us. I was right, especially for Annabel, who lit up the second the baby was placed in her arms.
Annabel is completely smitten by Liam. All she wants to do is hold him, kiss him, and marvel over every little thing he does.
While Annie squealed over Liam, I caught up with Leah and her sister (my cousin), Timolyn, who was visiting from, as I like to call it, “Practically Canada, New York.” They helped me feel better, but it really made me miss Timolyn. Move back to Southern California!!
A few days later, Leah and Ted brought Liam out to our house so Mike and James could meet him. We figured James would be wary of the baby, and we were mostly right.
Sizing up the baby.
He never really got much closer than this. He’d blow Liam kisses, but I think he was mostly puzzled by him, and uncertain about no longer being the “baby” in the family (we gave James lots of kisses to help him through).
Meanwhile, this girl could barely stand it when anyone else held Liam.
Seeing Mike hold a baby did not make me want to have another one, although if Leah and Ted wanted to give me Liam, I would not object.
After they left, Annabel tried to get her baby fix by holding her brother, who was NOT HAVING IT. Good thing we’ll see little Liam again soon.
Auntie_M says:
Annabel is absolutely precious holding Liam! The expressions on her face are incredible! I also love how James squats & watches from a distance! LOL
I can see why, at his age, playing the baby is a no go! Perhaps Annie now needs an American Girl Doll Itsy Baby, or whatever they’re called!
Miriam says:
I was hoping for a photo of Annies ill fated attempt to hold James!!
Steph says:
Heehee!
hulsta says:
Oh thank you (and more importantly Ted and Leah!) for these pictures, they made my day! My twin boys are now 4 year old and I miss babies too. What a perfect little guy. Love and all the good wishes from a stranger in Switzerland.
samatwitch says:
Such precious pictures of Annie holding Liam and how cute is James watching from afar. I am glad Liam helped to soothe your soul.
Pat says:
Beautiful pictures! I too am in almost Canada (Rochester) NY.
Johanna says:
What beautiful pictures! I remember being absolutely smitten with babies at Annie’s age.
Damita says:
I knew seeing Annabelle with Liam was going to be special, but I had no idea HOW precious it was going to be. She’s a natural nurturer with a great heart.
amourningmom says:
I am so glad that little Liam is in your lives and that seeing Mike hold
him did not make you want another baby. I wish I could get to that place. Baby balm is the best.
My wanting another child never seems to ease up (not that another child would ever replace Jake or Sawyer, my 2 sons who are no longer physically with me). Hoping to get to a place that the wanting subsides because after our failed adoption it doesn’t look like there is any baby balm in sight for us.
As always, thank you for sharing your journey. Thinking of all the Spohrs especially Rigby extra today. Sending hope and hugs.
Heather says:
Oh friend…my heart breaks for you! I wish I could give you a big hug.
I think it’s easier for me because my pregnancies are so awful. Another pregnancy would be really terrible for me, so that is always on my mind.
Marjorie Steele says:
awesome pics once again! you managed to catch Annie’s emotions so beautifully! and James’ too lol!
Glenda says:
LOVE all of the pictures! and YES to a lil bundle of Joy can ease our broken and shattered hearts.
Jeanie says:
Such sweet pictures!