Lucy Elouise Smith
8 lbs 12 ounces
21 inches long
April 7th 2015
Tuesday @ 3:50 pm
Cam and I really wrestled with what to name our second little girl. We played with names we had as runner ups to Zoe and none of them seemed to fit. As I thought about Zoe's name and the meaning, "life", I really pushed for us to name our second a name that had equal significance. We searched and searched and finally I came across, Lucy. When I looked up the meaning, I knew it was the winner. Cam took some time to come around to the name, but eventually bought in.
Lucy is our child of light. I love that our girls have names that represent two biblical themes that have have played such significant roles in our lives.
Elouise: we desperately wanted a name that would represent St. Louis for Lucy's middle name. Carolina was perfect for Zoe, and I wanted to continue that theme of a place for their middle names. Eloise was a name on our list since we found out Zoe was a girl, but it wasn't until Cam mentioned a different spelling that I knew we had found the winner. E-Louis-E as in Louis for St. Louis.
St. Louis was a place of many trials and great growth for Team Smith. When we talk about it now, Cam and I have nothing but fondness for the memories made there and the people who continue to greet us with open arms.
And now we're 3 weeks in with two babies under 16 months. Life is kicking our tails right now. We love our girls, but this has got to be the hardest job I've ever had. Really, nothing else compares. I feel all kinds of guilty when friends and family ask how we're doing and I want to burst into tears and tell them I feel like I'm treading water all day and 5 pm rolls around and someone throws a baby to me -- while still treading water. I looked back at Zoe's 3 week post and man are we simply surviving right now. I'm so thankful for all of you who have told us you'll pray for us -- we need it. I NEED it!
All in all, Lucy has been a pretty average baby. She eats and sleeps which is more than a lot of moms can say -- so for that I am thankful. I am amazed by you mama's who have/had babies with colic, or reflux, or simply unhealthy babies. I'm confident there will be treasures in heaven for you!
We're taking life one step at a time, and honestly one hour at a time. Cam's ordination service is this weekend and I can't wait to celebrate the incredible accomplishment of my husband. Friends and family are traveling in to witness this great moment in our lives and he deserves every bit of applause. A week later we pack our bags, and our girls up, and head to Summer Conference. I may be crazy for taking two kiddos this young to summer conference, but hey if our life is already crazy, might as well be crazy at the beach with friends :)
My pace of life has slowed down and I'm trying my hardest to treasure some of the sweet moments.
- Zoe saying "baby" any time she hears her sister
- Lucy's wide eyes that are so vulnerable and trusting
- Moments of silence during the night feedings
- Sweet friends making dinners and cleaning our house
- Family doting over our girls
- Sharing chocolate and ice cream with Zoe while Lucy sleeps
- Cam's mornings with Zoe
- Cam's incredible patience, tenderness, and stability
