What a week this has been! The first seven days have gone by so fast! Aislyn is proving to be a perfect name for our newest little sweetheart. The name is Irish for "dream like" and she is exactly that...a dream baby! She is nursing like a pro and taking a bottle with no problem switching from one to the other. At her appointment on Wednesday she was back up to 6 pounds even! She sleeps for 5-6 hour stretches at night and is blending in perfectly with our household routines. Nothing seems to bother her which is a good thing since our home is filled with noise and activity most of the time. Cami and Aidan love being "helpers"...going to get burp cloths, throwing away diapers, helping with feedings and retrieving pacifiers. My mom has been so amazing this past week, running the kids to and from school, gymnastics and swim, making them feel special and important and making sure that Ian and I are getting plenty of rest, time to organize and time to recover.
Aidan adores Aislyn, she is the first thing he looks for in the morning. He wants to constantly be looking at her and touching her. However, we have noticed some behaviors from him that we hope will pass. He needs our attention and wen he doesn't immediately have it, will mis-behave to get it. He is also doing things like constantly putting his hands in his mouth, he tried to put on Aislyn's cap, sit in her car seat and the other day he came around the corner with Aislyn's paci in his mouth (he hasn't used a pacifier since his 1st birthday). I know all of this is to be expected, but its still a little frustrating.
Aidan adores Aislyn, she is the first thing he looks for in the morning. He wants to constantly be looking at her and touching her. However, we have noticed some behaviors from him that we hope will pass. He needs our attention and wen he doesn't immediately have it, will mis-behave to get it. He is also doing things like constantly putting his hands in his mouth, he tried to put on Aislyn's cap, sit in her car seat and the other day he came around the corner with Aislyn's paci in his mouth (he hasn't used a pacifier since his 1st birthday). I know all of this is to be expected, but its still a little frustrating.
We had a conference with Cami's teacher today and she reassured us that all was well with Camryn at school. She is meeting and exceeding all academic expectations, has a good attitude and is making friends. Ms. Havard says that Cami seems to be handling the new arrival well, that she is excited about her sister and enjoys writing and talking about her.
Over all things are going well. Our family is all falling into place. I cant believe how fortunate we are. Ian and I are more in love with each other every day. Our children are healthy and happy. Our lives are so full.
2 comments:
GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS! The baby, the hair, the images!!! You rock, Mama!
So gorgeous!! She is beyond beautiful and seriously what amazing photographs. You rock! We are so happy for you guys. I cannot wait to meet her. I'm sad she will almost be a year old by the time we come home.
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