WOW, you would think that Abigail was born before digital cameras. You know, back when you limited your picture taking because you had to pay for every picture you took just to see if it MIGHT have turned out? :) Yeah, I'm seriously lacking in pictures for her. Maybe it's because every time a camera comes out, there are 6 other hands that want to take it from me or because our little babe rarely is able to do anything other than be in our arms, her bed or the swing. But here are a couple of updates & tidbits:
1. at 2 weeks she was 8 lbs 9 oz-a full lb larger! whoo-whoo!
2. She is our sleepiest newborn. I remember thinking with my others--aren't you suppose to sleep more? With Abigail, it is a challenge to keep her awake. I mean she wakes up enough to eat and poop and then goes right back to sleep--she even sleeps through her diaper being changed! CRAZY! Although it is nice at night.
3. She is our happiest baby-at 4 weeks she RARELY cries. A couple times in the car because we left somewhere right when she wanted to be fed but really, she hardly ever cries.
4. Every one absolutely loves her. She's already had her first bruise from a little too much love.
About the challenges: (for my own documentation only)
In talking to a friend with twins-it sounds similar. Except I only have one baby who wakes up at night--not two. :) The hardest part is nursing--Vi isn't quite to where she'll sit and read with me for a long stretch. She'll read for one side if we are lucky. :) It is also quite the adventure picking Eliza up from Preschool--it'd be true for Xander but Grandma Bonnie has graciously offered to take and pick him up daily--but both places I have to get both girls out of the car because you have to pick up at the door. And Eliza's class is inside a large building so I can't just leave them in the car. :( I'm running pretty slow these days--I do not get much rest time. If Abby is resting, I use that time to make sure Vi, Eliza or Xander get some attention. But I have a priority list and no expectations--so the important things get done and not much else. If I show up to things, it's been a good day. My house, although it is clean (I actually mopped the other day!), is completely disorganized & scattered. I'd cry if I had the energy to do so because I would just a LOVE a neat and tidy house right now. I told Ben--that's ALL I want to do for my birthday-have a few hours to just finish putting things away from the move, finish organizing each room and cleaning it all. Anyways, every day is an adventure and I learn something new about my limits and my kids. I was thinking the other day how a lot of our friends who have kids Xander & Eliza's age are just having their 3rd and I was getting frustrated as to why I have had 2. BUT then I slapped myself back to reality because I know our lives wouldn't be right without Violet & Abigail in them RIGHT NOW. I mean, it's still crazy and I still do not totally understand this challenge from the Lord but I know that He helps me every day and that this is the right thing for our family.
Make it a great day!
Attempting to smile @ 3 weeks
Trying to keep her awake--Xander taught her about numbers & patterns
She likes pacifiers sometimes! Such a blessing!!
It's quite fun. I'm still unsure about having 3 girls but I guess it'll just be like it was when I was growing up. Fun times
Violet LOVES dogs. Especially my parents dog, Penny. She even tells Penny what to do: stay, sit, dinner. It is adorable. And Penny loves her too--she can't settle down when Violet shows up. I'm so glad other people have dogs so that my children can enjoy them!
Ben got tickets from work to take him and Xander to the Air Show. They had a blast!
Attempting to smile @ 3 weeks
Trying to keep her awake--Xander taught her about numbers & patterns
She likes pacifiers sometimes! Such a blessing!!
