Congratulations on your little son who will soon be joining your family. I remember having dinner with Tyler when I was in the early stages of labor with our Kate. (I didn't eat much.) We talked about how different our lives would be in just a matter of hours. We wondered about all the changes and adventures ahead of us. We couldn't believe that we were about to have a new person in our family. But, the moment Kate was born, it was like she'd always been there...like we couldn't imagine our lives without her. Parenthood is an amazing thing.
We received both of these books from people in the Heritage Oaks Ward when I had babies. The "Time for Bed" book was from Jane Taylor when Kate was born and the "Mama Says" book was from Janie Brown when David was born. These are two of my favorite books to read with my kids. I hope you enjoy them.
My thought for you as a new parent is to know that the Lord has chosen you as this child's parent (and any other children you might have) because of how you, and only you, will parent and care for them. You will make decisions for your children's care that might not be what other people would decide, but trust yourself, trust your decisions and trust your heart. The Lord wants you to care for them in your way. You are the best thing they could ever have on this earth. (Dan, too!)
(We have yet to get a family picture with all three kids where one of the kids isn't crying, so here are other pictures instead!)
We wish you the very best! Love, Tyler, Trish, Kate, Will and David Alderman
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