Zwahlen Trio

We spent half the week in recovery mode and the other half making up for it. :)  Sam was sick so we all stayed home watching movies, reading books, doing art, and waiting for him to get better.  It was a long few days. :)  A big chunk of our mornings were spent in pajamas...

...but luckily we had the additional excuse to stay in pjs to cuddle a baby who is starting to come into her own with a nice schedule and great sleep habits.  She plays with her tongue (love it!) and is so patient with her loud, loving siblings.

I have a picture of Abby wearing this same onesie...love to remember Abby (below) as a baby when I dress Lydia in the same clothes!

 I remember seeing pictures of my grandpa holding a baby while they were asleep (it was probably a grandbaby, but I'm not sure) and I think of that snapshot every time I see Roy holding one of our little ones.  And I just can't help but take a picture!

I braved church today.  As we were leaving the parking lot, I wanted to shout, "I DID IT!" just like Sam yells when he accomplishes just about anything.  Going to church is not a big deal, but being the solo parent at church with three is (Roy is out of town and I'm hoping for a gigantic load of chocolate to come home with him along with a big, long nap).  I had help from several people so that was my saving grace.  But I had to take a picture of my trio all dressed up.  If you look closely, you'll see that the older two are shoving Whoppers in their mouths.  Bribery is becoming more a part of our lives. :)

And here are my girls!

2 Week Recap

Lydia has made a very smooth transition into our family.  It's like we've never been without her because it's so natural to have her around.  She doesn't really seem to mind the extra noise and attention of her siblings and has done great sleeping at night.  We love this little lady!

My last pregnant picture, taken 2 days before Lydia was born.

Lydia and I were able to come home after almost 2 days at the hospital, which happened to be my birthday. I got birthday wishes from all sorts of hospital staff who were coming in doing discharge things and asked the typical questions of name and birthday to verify they had my information.  It threw several of them off for me to say that day's date. :)

We were very ready to get home to these fun kids, who have done a great job transitioning to a new baby in the house and Sam in the role as big brother.  This was taken about 5 minutes after walking in the door from the hospital.  The proximity of Abby and Sam to Lydia in the picture is pretty typical of every minute, every day.

My mom (aka Mor Mor, aka Poopsie, aka Generic Mama) flew out on the day Lydia was born and was here almost 2 weeks.  She did fun activities with Abby and Sam, did laundry, held Lydia, cleaned and cooked, worked on sewing projects, and let me take naps.  It was so nice to have her here and for the help!

Roy loves sitting like this with his three musketeers.  

We feel very blessed that Lydia is such a delightful baby and that Abby and Sam have done so well adjusting to her.

Kid Pictures

Our talented friend, Song, took these pictures of our three angels yesterday.  Aren't they cute?

For more pictures, visit Song's blog: http://songbirdportraits.blogspot.com/2012/04/lydia-jane.html