We are all quickly adjusting to life with a newborn and hope she is adjusting as well. Ben and Annie both LOVE Emily and can't get their hands on her enough. Ben is constantly saying "She's so _____!" (fill in the blank with cute, tiny, pretty, sweet, etc.) in a little high pitched voice, and he likes to call her "Em." Annie loves to pat her face and say "hi baby" and doesn't often want to give her up - no surprise there! I love to hear her say "em-ma-me" but she won't do it very often. Emily has been very tolerant of the loves and gentle squeezes.
She doesn't really cry - just goes to a straight squeal/scream. Andy calls her his little dinosaur because she sounds like a teradactyl. :)
It's hard to believe we've only had her just over 3 days; she immediately felt like part of the family. We've had a great day today just looking at her while she lays on the floor and talking with her. Ben has already read her a few books and told her a story about 'Old Bill.' Dad and the kids are on a walk right now getting some fresh air (and exerting energy!) so Mom bettter get off the computer!!!
we took a little trip to the Dallas Arboretum to see Dallas Blooms. Despite the fact that it seriously took us one HOUR to load the 
car with kids and cargo, it was so beautiful! We took a picnic lunch and walked around for almost 3 hours - looking at flowers. I know - not the typical Maas activity, but we all really enjoyed it. Both kids were sad to leave until I promised we would return again - some day. :)
Well, Annie has two blankets that she sleeps with during every naptime and each night. These blankets often get carried around the house as well and are used for all sorts of games that she and Ben come up with. Tuesday afternoon while Andy and Ben were putting in baseboards (yes! It's really happening!!!!), Annie was playing with Emily on the living room floor. I looked up and saw this event - Annie sharing her "night-nights" with her sister! It was so sweet. She first had one on each side of Emily's face, which is how Annie likes to go to sleep. Then she covered her up - from toe to nose - with the big one so Emily could sleep. It was precious!
We are all quickly adjusting to life with a newborn and hope she is adjusting as well. Ben and Annie both LOVE Emily and can't get their hands on her enough. Ben is constantly saying "She's so _____!" (fill in the blank with cute, tiny, pretty, sweet, etc.) in a little high pitched voice, and he likes to call her "Em." Annie loves to pat her face and say "hi baby" and doesn't often want to give her up - no surprise there! I love to hear her say "em-ma-me" but she won't do it very often. Emily has been very tolerant of the loves and gentle squeezes.
It's hard to believe we've only had her just over 3 days; she immediately felt like part of the family. We've had a great day today just looking at her while she lays on the floor and talking with her. Ben has already read her a few books and told her a story about 'Old Bill.' Dad and the kids are on a walk right now getting some fresh air (and exerting energy!) so Mom bettter get off the computer!!!
