Here's a sleepy picture of Helena. She weighs 9 lbs, 2 oz. today.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Yoga
Sadie told us they were doing yoga at school. She was happy to show us Downward Facing Dog and "Flamingo Pose".
Here's a sleepy picture of Helena. She weighs 9 lbs, 2 oz. today.
Here's a sleepy picture of Helena. She weighs 9 lbs, 2 oz. today.
Water Girl
Immediately after getting home from school yesterday, Sadie asked if I could put on the sprinkler for her.
She had a great time cooling off after a busy day.
She had a great time cooling off after a busy day.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Smooch
Sadie loves to hold, cuddle and kiss Helena. We watch closely, because while Sadie means well, she's so much bigger than Helena and we want to be sure no one gets hurt!
Helena already seems interested in Sadie's antics, or at least in the sound of Sadie's voice. When Helena cries, Sadie often comes over and says, "Sister's here, sister's here" in a soothing voice and Helena turns her face towards her. It is very sweet to see them together.
Helena already seems interested in Sadie's antics, or at least in the sound of Sadie's voice. When Helena cries, Sadie often comes over and says, "Sister's here, sister's here" in a soothing voice and Helena turns her face towards her. It is very sweet to see them together.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Helena, 3 weeks old
Helena is 3 weeks old today! She continues to be an easy baby and is getting chubby. In honor of her 3 week birthday, I had lunch with Laura at the Hop and got a club sandwich, pink lemonade and fries (my classic college lunch!).
This afternoon, I decided to take some "artsy" pictures of her. Our friend Laurie took lovely photos of both her daughters when they were little babies by bringing them outside, placing them on a white blanket, adding some flowers and snapping away. I always thought they were pretty so I did it with Helena this afternoon. Unfortunately, I do not have pics like this for Sadie, although I do not think she would have liked laying in the snow as a newborn.
(not entirely happy with this last one because you can see the tag on the blanket; should have doubled checked that before snapping picture!)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Mommy Day
Friday is Mommy Day here and today was my first day with both girls and no other adult. It went really well. Sadie and Helena were both very good. Sadie was helpful and sweet all day long. Helena slept a lot and was easy herself. We had beautiful weather, following a week where it rained almost every day.
Sadie enjoyed playing by the fountain in Lebanon. We didn't have any coins, but she was happy enough to throw leaves into the fountain.
We went to the post office, got iced coffee and a scone at Salt Hill, played in the fountain, signed Sadie up for the summer reading program at the Lebanon Library, took out a big pile of books and one DVD, went to Library Lunch at the Norwich and came home. Sadie relaxed on our bed and watched her new DVD from the library (84 minutes long! Not one peep from Sadie!) and Helena napped.
(Helena weighed 8lbs, 5oz yesterday, she is getting nice and chubby!)
We ended the day with free ice cream from the co-op and then dinner at Margarita's with Isaac, Andy and Laura.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
15 days old
Helena had her two week check up yesterday. She now weighs 8 pounds, so a full pound up from her birthweight. She is doing great.
We are seeing some cute little half smiles in her sleep, which are adorable. In another few weeks, we're looking forward to see some real smiles. For now, her awake face is very serious looking. We see a lot of resemblance between Helena and early pictures of Sadie.
We are seeing some cute little half smiles in her sleep, which are adorable. In another few weeks, we're looking forward to see some real smiles. For now, her awake face is very serious looking. We see a lot of resemblance between Helena and early pictures of Sadie.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Helena, 2 weeks old
Helena is two weeks old today. She is starting to look more like a baby and less like a newborn. Sadie continues to adore her. The first thing she wants to do in the morning is check on Helena and kiss her, and she loves to hold her sister.
Last week, at 4th Trimester group, Helena weighed 7lbs, 9 ounces, so she gained 9 ounces from her birth weight. Tomorrow is her two week old pediatrician appointment and we'll see how big she is then.
We had a great time this weekend with visits from Jenny, Andy, Lauren and James. Lots of aunts and "uncles" to play with! Yesterday, it poured rain all day, but we still had a good day. Sadie decorated a large box with stickers from Bob Bob and she and Daddy had some buddy time at the Montshire.
Last week, at 4th Trimester group, Helena weighed 7lbs, 9 ounces, so she gained 9 ounces from her birth weight. Tomorrow is her two week old pediatrician appointment and we'll see how big she is then.
We had a great time this weekend with visits from Jenny, Andy, Lauren and James. Lots of aunts and "uncles" to play with! Yesterday, it poured rain all day, but we still had a good day. Sadie decorated a large box with stickers from Bob Bob and she and Daddy had some buddy time at the Montshire.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Busy, Busy, Busy
It's been a busy couple of days. Yesterday, we went to the Lebanon Farmer's Market. Sadie wanted to wear matching outfits with Helena, so we wore these dresses from Auntie Kara.
(Helena looks funny, but Sadie looks cute, so I'm posting this pic anyway. Sorry, teenage Helena.)
Nana came to the Farmer's Market with us, spent the night and hung out with us today. We went to library lunch and played at home.
We ended the day with giving Helena her first bath. Sadie was very, very helpful and sweet. She was the "passer", which meant she sat next to me and passed me soap, washclothes and towels as needed.
Helena didn't really like the bath, but she needed one...it;s been a sweaty week and last night, I was wearing her while we were out to dinner and I dropped some lettuce, bleu cheese and dressing on her head.
(Helena looks funny, but Sadie looks cute, so I'm posting this pic anyway. Sorry, teenage Helena.)
Nana came to the Farmer's Market with us, spent the night and hung out with us today. We went to library lunch and played at home.
We ended the day with giving Helena her first bath. Sadie was very, very helpful and sweet. She was the "passer", which meant she sat next to me and passed me soap, washclothes and towels as needed.
Helena didn't really like the bath, but she needed one...it;s been a sweaty week and last night, I was wearing her while we were out to dinner and I dropped some lettuce, bleu cheese and dressing on her head.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Matched Set
I swear, I didn't plan to dress my family all alike, but when I noticed Dan, Sadie and Helena were all dressed in yellow and green, I had to snap a picture of it.
We've had a few days in a row of beautiful weather. It's so nice to be able to just go outside and take Helena with us. What a difference from having newborn Sadie in December when we had to bundle her up and warm up the car before doing anything.
Dan put Helena in the baby bjorn and walked down with the jogger to pick Sadie up at school today. Sadie was thrilled.
We've had a few days in a row of beautiful weather. It's so nice to be able to just go outside and take Helena with us. What a difference from having newborn Sadie in December when we had to bundle her up and warm up the car before doing anything.
Dan put Helena in the baby bjorn and walked down with the jogger to pick Sadie up at school today. Sadie was thrilled.
Monday, July 14, 2008
One week old
Helena is one week old. Time is flying by and we are enjoying having our two girls. Helena fits into our family just beautifully.
Her face is filling out...nice round cheeks!
Helena likes to have her hand near her mouth.
Sadie is a sweet and doting big sister.
Today was our first day without a grandmother around and it went very well. Sadie had a great time at daycare, Helena took lots of naps and we all feel relaxed and happy. Laura went above and beyond and brought us dinner again. Tomorrow, we're going to bring Helena to Ann's office to see her co-workers. On Thursday, Mommy and Helena have 4th Trimester Mommy and Baby group and Nana is coming to visit us.
Her face is filling out...nice round cheeks!
Helena likes to have her hand near her mouth.
Sadie is a sweet and doting big sister.
Today was our first day without a grandmother around and it went very well. Sadie had a great time at daycare, Helena took lots of naps and we all feel relaxed and happy. Laura went above and beyond and brought us dinner again. Tomorrow, we're going to bring Helena to Ann's office to see her co-workers. On Thursday, Mommy and Helena have 4th Trimester Mommy and Baby group and Nana is coming to visit us.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Seven Weeks from Now?
Jonah is 8 weeks old. Helena is 6 days old. Will she be so grown-up in just 7 weeks? Seems impossible to believe.
We've had so much help and lots of great visitors since bringing Helena home. Lots of thanks to Nana and Grandma!
Also, a very big thank you to Andy, Laura and Isaac for the macaroni and cheese, salad and homemade ice cream on Thursday night and to Beth, Jake, Sam and Jonah for the quiche, salad and ice cream on Friday night. Can't have too much ice cream!
We've had so much help and lots of great visitors since bringing Helena home. Lots of thanks to Nana and Grandma!
Also, a very big thank you to Andy, Laura and Isaac for the macaroni and cheese, salad and homemade ice cream on Thursday night and to Beth, Jake, Sam and Jonah for the quiche, salad and ice cream on Friday night. Can't have too much ice cream!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Fun at the Fair
We went to the Norwich Fair today after the Farmer's Market. Of all the summer fairs, this one is the best for Sadie's age. There are just a few rides and she is tall enough to ride most of them. She rode the motorcycles, the carousel and the crazy bus rides, but her favorite was the giant slide. She and Daddy went twice.
She also loved winning a glittery wand at the shark catch game and Grandma won a little stuffed dog at balloon darts.
Helena slept in the stroller the whole time. It was a fun morning.
She also loved winning a glittery wand at the shark catch game and Grandma won a little stuffed dog at balloon darts.
Helena slept in the stroller the whole time. It was a fun morning.
A Little Chat
Sadie was thrilled that we let Helena come into her bed for a little while. They listened to Daddy read a story and then we took Helena out so Sadie could have room to sleep. Helena was awake and calm the whole time with her eyes right on Sadie.
It is very sweet to see the girls together. Sadie loves Helena and wants to hold her and kiss her a lot. She is being very helpful and is great at getting diapers, wipes and anything else Helena needs.
It is very sweet to see the girls together. Sadie loves Helena and wants to hold her and kiss her a lot. She is being very helpful and is great at getting diapers, wipes and anything else Helena needs.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
We're home!
We are home from the hospital, and Sadie loves having her sister here! We will work on getting more pictures up tomorrow!
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Hooray for Kara and Kyle!
Congratulations! Auntie Kara and Kyle got engaged on the 4th of July! We're so happy for you both and excited for another wedding.
Now, we just need baby sister to arrive to add to the excitement for Nana and Bob-Bob. We'll see what we can do...
Now, we just need baby sister to arrive to add to the excitement for Nana and Bob-Bob. We'll see what we can do...
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Happy 4th!
Sadie Sings
Originally uploaded by Dan and Ann
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Preschool!
Today, Sadie moved up to the Preschool Room at daycare. She was so excited this morning and thrilled to go straight into the preschool when she arrived. Her teacher Jennie knows how much Sadie likes to cut and glue and she had set up a table with a cutting activity because she knew Sadie would like it on her first day in the new room.
Day to day, things will be pretty much the same because in the summer, all the kids spend a lot of time playing outside on the playground and with the water, but she'll be exposed to lots of new things in the fall.
Day to day, things will be pretty much the same because in the summer, all the kids spend a lot of time playing outside on the playground and with the water, but she'll be exposed to lots of new things in the fall.
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