Archive for July, 2012
17 Jul
Owen at two weeks
Owen is the calmest baby imaginable, at least by my standards. He’s still sleeping a vast majority of the day, but we’re seeing his eyes more and more. When they’re open, he seems to look a bit concerned, perhaps wondering exactly what he’s gotten himself into.
He had his first real bath last night, and remained completely relaxed throughout.
Of course, it could just be he seems calm by comparison, because the constant racket around him never seems to cease.
Two weeks in, Owen’s big sisters are still adjusting to this new little one. Ava has taken on the role of mother, reminding us to support his head and feed and change him regularly. I’m pretty sure she’d hold him all day long if I’d let her.
Olivia is smitten as well, though it’s obvious she’s having a bit of trouble with the whole situation. She’s directing her ire entirely at Ava, which certainly keeps things interesting (and rather loud) around the house. Every day seems to be a bit better, so I’m hopeful everything will settle down in another few weeks.
In the meantime, we’re relatively well rested, thanks to a good five or six hour stretch of sleep and lots of snuggling and relaxing during the day.
16 Jul
Overheard: New baby edition
Olivia, while observing a diaper change for the first time: “Oh my goodness, LOOK WHAT OWEN HAS!”
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Ava, shortly after Owen’s cord fell off, and upon hearing me say the whole process of nourishing a baby in utero is really amazing: “Actually, it sounds more like a magic trick.”
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Olivia, as she snuggled up next to me and Owen: “You sure are a lucky mommy.”
14 Jul
Grandma Smith
My mother-in-law Karyl arrived again this week, bringing infinite patience and a cooler full of our favorite dishes. She calmed my rambunctious children, held my sleeping newborn and left us feeling more assured and relaxed than we were before she arrived. I was sad to see her go—we will all miss her quite a bit in the coming days.
12 Jul
Grandpa Smith’s Namesake
It took eight years for Bryan and I to agree on a first name for a boy, not counting the eight hours we spent debating a few options following our son’s birth. One thing was sure, though—we knew we wanted to honor Bryan’s dad by using Douglas. Someone suggested “Doug Douglas ‘Dougie’ Smith,” but that seemed like a bit of a mouthful…
Doug is easily one of the most amazing men I’ve ever met, and I’m so grateful to be his daughter-in-law. I know Owen will grow to love and look up to his grandpa as much as his father and I do.
12 Jul
The Grandparents Great
My grandparents came to Kansas last weekend to hold their first great grandson (and to take exceptionally good care of his parents and siblings). We love you so much, Gramma and Grampa Great!
9 Jul
Overheard
Olivia: “Mom, I just used this towel to dry off the cat. It’s not very dirty, so I’ll just put it back in the drawer for you.”
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