We're still here, and we're all doing well. Thanks again to Grandma Nancy and Aunt Rebecca for EVERYTHING (not least for the multiple feasts they prepared!). It was so nice to have them here this first week; we really could not have done it without them! I don't think it's really sunk in for Louis yet that they aren't here anymore (although he keeps telling Daddy that they got on an airplane and went to Saint LOUIS!). After this crazy week, though, nothing phases him; we could put him to bed in the bathtub and get a pet dinosaur and he would be like, "okay, I guess this is how it is now."
Now for the photos!
Vivienne in her cute cap (knitted by Mommy!) and straightjacket swaddle.
Nothin' like snuggling up to Mommy...
First doctor visit. All good, and 90th percentile for weight! What a chub!
Louis steals a kiss while Aunt Rebecca holds a sleeping Vivienne.
The first real wipe-down was not particularly appreciated.
That lump in the middle is the new bundle of joy, in case you were wondering...
Grandma soothes a less-than-happy Vivi.
The first-non-family-non-medical-professional-non-delivery-person-visitor award goes to Emily Shultz! (Of course, she did deliver bagels and cream cheese. Thanks, Emily!)
Louis and Vivienne play peek-a-boo.
Louis picks out diapers for Vivi to change into. Definitely Baby Cookie Monster this time.
Big Brothersaurus is doing well. The routine is starting to get back on track, and he's getting used to Vivienne. He's less shy around her, too, as you can see above. It's pretty amazing how having a new little baby affects our perception of Louis. He's a giant, for one thing: so big, strong, and healthy. We have not always thought of him in those terms, and it's amazing to realize how far he's come, how much he's been through, and what an awesome little dude he has become. And now he's a big brother! We think that role will suit him well, and we can't wait to see him take it on with all of his silly enthusiasm. It's impossible not to sympathize with the confusion and stress he must be feeling during this crazy time, but we are proud of how well he's adapting (so far, anyway).
Our hearts are bursting with love for both of our little ones!
Oh so much congratulations to This Boelter Family!!! :D
PS - This blog is one of my favorites.
Posted by: nataliepo | November 28, 2010 at 06:49 AM
Wonderful post, and I love the notes about Louis at the end, and I love his t-shirt too.
I always wondered why the tiny diapers had Sesame Street characters on them, because the little ones are too young to process them. But when I saw Louis browsing through going to pick a character, it was obvious that those characters are for the sibling's benefit as much as the newborn's.
Posted by: David Jacobs | November 28, 2010 at 09:59 AM
What a beautiful baby, I love her little face! Louis looks so sweet as big brother. I love seeing pics of Emily with the baby too!
Posted by: Robin | November 28, 2010 at 06:41 PM