Well Sweet Girl, we survived week one as a family of three. PHEWFF. It's been AMAZING and MEMORABLE but TOUGH and EMOTIONAL too. Mommy is constantly worried about doing things the "right" way and the "best" way for you. It's been stressing me out like you wouldn't believe. Thankfully, a good chat with Grandpa, Phil, and Grandma has left me feeling much better. Daddy says all we need is a house full of love. THAT, my girl, I CAN GIVE YOU! I love you SO MUCH!
Here are some little tidbits about your first week:
* You've developed quite the reputation around the house for two reasons. Number one, you have the abilty to un-swaddle your body, de-mitten your hands, and make your footsies disappear in your sleeper! Because of this, Daddy has been calling you "HOUDINI"! Number two, your Daddy has come home from work a few times to report a "NORNADO" in the flat. What he means is: WHOA laundry, WHOA dirty diapers, WHOA CHAOS! And come to think of it, we've also used the term "NORNADO" to describe your 'witching hour' which happened from noon to three today!
* I have lost count of how many times Mommy and Daddy have performed a duet of "twinkle, twinkle, little star". We really need to learn some new tunes!!! I will ask Auntie Em to teach me some when she comes over to visit you tomorrow.
* You LOVE the sound of running water in the bathroom sink. I'm not sure what the environmentalists have to say about this one, but my concern for the environment often disappears when you're crying inconsolably.
* One day you went through 7 outfits. The next day you went through two. I think you enjoy the occasional "fashion show" every now and again ;)
* Your first impression of having a bath was terrible. The nursery staff didn't make taking a bath seem relaxing or fun for you. When we tried it at home for the first time both you and Mommy cried. But tonight we did it again with great success! You loved your bath! You also love when I brush your hair with your fancy purple brush!
* Thank goodness your umbilical cord stump came off today. I was paranoid every time I changed your diaper - thinking I would nudge the clip and hurt your tummy!
* It must be true that you've been giggling in your dreams. You get the hiccups quite often!
* You LOVE TO SNUGGLE! Yesterday you slept for about 6 hours, just being held and loved by Grandma, Mommy and Daddy. The comfort we can give you makes us feel SO GOOD! Tonight you've been sleeping in Daddy's arms for 3 hours (and counting)!
* Mommy is still trying to learn that YOUR CRYING is like OUR TALKING. It's just hard when crying is so often related to having the blues. Pretty soon I hope to be able to tell your cries apart so I can soothe you in the quickest way possible!
We are excited to see what week two brings! So many hours are spent watching you with a smile, wondering what thoughts are going through your mind and thinking about the person you will grow up to be.
We love you our darling Eleanor! You have made our family brighter than ever.
XOXO
Here are some little tidbits about your first week:
* You've developed quite the reputation around the house for two reasons. Number one, you have the abilty to un-swaddle your body, de-mitten your hands, and make your footsies disappear in your sleeper! Because of this, Daddy has been calling you "HOUDINI"! Number two, your Daddy has come home from work a few times to report a "NORNADO" in the flat. What he means is: WHOA laundry, WHOA dirty diapers, WHOA CHAOS! And come to think of it, we've also used the term "NORNADO" to describe your 'witching hour' which happened from noon to three today!
* I have lost count of how many times Mommy and Daddy have performed a duet of "twinkle, twinkle, little star". We really need to learn some new tunes!!! I will ask Auntie Em to teach me some when she comes over to visit you tomorrow.
* You LOVE the sound of running water in the bathroom sink. I'm not sure what the environmentalists have to say about this one, but my concern for the environment often disappears when you're crying inconsolably.
* One day you went through 7 outfits. The next day you went through two. I think you enjoy the occasional "fashion show" every now and again ;)
* Your first impression of having a bath was terrible. The nursery staff didn't make taking a bath seem relaxing or fun for you. When we tried it at home for the first time both you and Mommy cried. But tonight we did it again with great success! You loved your bath! You also love when I brush your hair with your fancy purple brush!
* Thank goodness your umbilical cord stump came off today. I was paranoid every time I changed your diaper - thinking I would nudge the clip and hurt your tummy!
* It must be true that you've been giggling in your dreams. You get the hiccups quite often!
* You LOVE TO SNUGGLE! Yesterday you slept for about 6 hours, just being held and loved by Grandma, Mommy and Daddy. The comfort we can give you makes us feel SO GOOD! Tonight you've been sleeping in Daddy's arms for 3 hours (and counting)!
* Mommy is still trying to learn that YOUR CRYING is like OUR TALKING. It's just hard when crying is so often related to having the blues. Pretty soon I hope to be able to tell your cries apart so I can soothe you in the quickest way possible!
We are excited to see what week two brings! So many hours are spent watching you with a smile, wondering what thoughts are going through your mind and thinking about the person you will grow up to be.
We love you our darling Eleanor! You have made our family brighter than ever.
XOXO
Happy 1 Week Birthday Nory!
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