IN THE GROOVE

Monday was my first day home with both Quinn and Noah with no help. At 6:30 Noah was singing in his crib and Quinn was smacking her lips for some milk. By 7:00 everyone was fully awake and I had finished breastfeeding Quinn. I got Noah dressed with a fresh diaper and out of his pajamas while Quinn watched us from Noah's crib (Noah thought it was funny that Quinn was in his crib). We came downstairs and got breakfast for Noah (cinnamon toast of course, with no crust) while Quinn took a nap in her swing. Then Noah and I played play-doh for a bit and then I brought everyone upstairs so that I could attempt to take a shower. Noah played quietly in his "closet" (playroom) and Quinn hung out somewhat quietly in her bassinet while I took a 5 minute shower. The house did not burn down in those 5 minutes. Noah did not open the baby gate and throw himself down the stairs. Quinn did not roll over onto her belly and suffocate in her bassinet. These were all images I conjured up in my brain while I washed my hair. Noah and Quinn were so good that I actually managed to get dressed AND dry my hair before I was needed again. Around 8:30 Quinn decided she wanted some more milk, so I breastfed her on the couch while Noah was treated to a half hour "signing times" video. Quinn was back to sleep by 9:00 in her swing and I took Noah upstairs for a book followed by a nap. THEY BOTH SLEPT FROM 9:30 to 12:30! If every day could be like this I will be convinced that my job is easy! We'll see.

A NEW ADDITION

Baby Quinn has arrived! She joined us on Friday morning, May 29th at 9:00 in the morning. She arrived somewhat easily and completely healthy. I made a swift recovery and we are now adjusting to life as a family of 4. It's shocking to me how quickly that happened. 3 years ago it was just Chris and I ... now it is RARELY Chris and I. Noah has adjusted pretty well. He only asks me once a day to put baby Quinn down (usually when I am breastfeeding and he needs something). He is learning to be patient. He is very tender with her and speaks to her in a high pitched, caring voice like an adult would. It is very cute and he is quite sensitive around her. I am continually surprised by how GOOD he is. For example, today (Chris was "watching" him) Noah asked daddy for a piece of paper. Chris was checking something on the computer and not really paying attention to him. Noah persisted to ask for a piece of paper. As it turns out, Noah had found a stash of Sharpie markers and had the cap off one of them. He was walking around the living room patiently waiting for chris to get him some paper. When Chris finally noticed that Noah had permanent markers Chris got quite nervous and asked Noah what else he colored on. Noah calmy said, "nothing, I need some paper!". Any other 2 year old would had added their signature to the walls and couch, but not Noah! More news soon...