Prepare yourself for a few pictures, and by "a few" I mean really, a ridiculous amount. We are trying to make sure the third child is well documented, I guess. Plus, those new borns just change so fast! I don't want to miss or forget anything.
This was one of the most interesting things that happened our first week with Cora--my girl who hates to be alone/not held. We put her on a blanket and Jens started reading to her. You have never seen a more peaceful baby or a more patient brother. I think this went on for 45 minutes and Cora was awake and listening the whole time. Sylvie also took a few turns telling stories, and you could tell Cora loved listening to their voices.
They big kids eventually left, and Miss Cora did not care for that.
Luckily they came back to watch "So You Think You Can Dance."
Jens had his first swim meet on June 8th. It was the hottest day we've had all summer, a scorching 109 degrees. Mike, Grandma, Sylvie, and Jens stuck it out, though, and Jens did a great job and had fun.
This is Dad and Cora's favorite together activity. It happens often, although usually on the couch.
After she eats she practices making faces, which I generally enjoy a great deal. At her first doctor's appointment (4 days old) she has almost regained her birth weight, which was great.
Sylvie was helping Cora be entertained. She will be a reader, no doubt!
She is so cozy to hold and snuggle.
Everyone thinks so!
Doesn't she look tan?
More Daddy bonding time.
More brother bonding time. Jens held her for several hours the first week. He couldn't seem to get enough!
Practicing her smiles.
Sylvie is also very enamored with Cora. We do have to ask her to stop touching and kissing Cora sometimes, as it can get to be a bit much. But I have a feeling they will be friends.
