She is now a month old and just as wonderful. Both Henry and Ava are really good with her. Ava is so nurturing and Henry really understands that he needs to be gentle and loves to 'teach' both of his sisters about all the things he is so interested in. This morning he assured me that there would be some amphibians around Niagara Falls because 'Canada has 39 species of amphibians.' Truly, he is astounding (and correct about that fact) but such things are uttered from his mouth all day long.
Ava is a peacemaker and nurturer--anytime Elyse is crying (usually while her diaper is changed) she runs in and sings her Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. It is the sweetest thing. The other night Henry was crying at the dinner table (he was overtired--shocker--that is pretty much his perpetual state as he has trouble letting that brain of his rest) and she kept repeating over and over in the the calmest voice 'it's okay Henry, it's okay...'. Henry and Ava continue to enjoy their time together. The past few days they have been playing 'Coral Reef' where they are the beautiful fish swimming in the reef. They pull all the sheets of Ava's bed and add any colorful accoutrements they can find!
Elyse is just as sweet as the day she was born. We are enjoying her tiny, cuddliness immensely. Here are a few photos of our crew from this week.
When I need to have my hands free, Elyse spends much of her time at home tucked in this wrap
Perpetually sleepy girl...
The three musketeers
Henry's cool Antworks gift. These are all the tunnels that the ants have dug!
Bigger view--our boy in the playroom
Ava cooking in the kitchen with her new 'do
Cutie pie
More sleeping
Sibling fun
Sweet sisters
3 comments:
Yay!! An update with pictures! :)
I've been thinking about you guys a lot... hoping the adjustment to three is going well. Looks like everyone is thriving!
I have to tell you that Lexy always sang "Twinkle, twinkle little star" to Tori when she cried, too!! (sometimes she still does!) Funny, because I've NEVER sung that to either of them as a soothing song, so I have no idea where she got that. Maybe it's a universal "I'm two and this is the only song in my repertoire". Who knows. Anyway, keep the pictures coming!! Love you guys!
They are sooo beautiful--what a wonderful gift! We miss you guys and talk of your family often!
Yay for new pictures!! I am so impressed with your sling/wrap. I have always loved how snuggly and cozy the baby looks, but all the winding and fabric intimidates me!!
Elyse is gorgeous! I think she looks so much like Ava. Do you guys think so?
I am so happy to hear you are all doing well. Keep up the great work!
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