Family of Five

Two and a half weeks have FLOWN by. I can hardly believe we already have a 2-week old little girl. This sweet little girl has turned our world upside down - and we have enjoyed just about every moment of it. Pmc has totally melted over his little girl, Cpc has become mr. helpful big brother, Cdc has accepted the loss of his place as baby (although he's still not sure where he stands with mommy), and me? I have totally let go of any plans and have accepted just going with the flow.

My first time getting to be the first one to hold my baby (other than doctors and midwives).

Beautiful girl with lots of hair!

The boys helping give Arc her first bath.

Arc meets her cousins - these two girls were beyond thrilled. Lmze recently taught Cpc all about "playing house" and pretending to be "daddy," she is a pretty skilled "mommy" herself.

Arc coming home from the hospital.

One of many naps for me....

All three of these boys LOVE feeding her. And I'm very grateful for that because Arc has struggled quite a bit with breastfeeding. I'm so grateful that I have a great breastpump!

This sweetie is really good at sleeping poses!

Cpc begs to hold his little sister many times throughout the day.

Our first weekend at the lake as a family of five. A little water frisbee....

Playing in the sand.

Playing in the water.

Meeting Great-Grandpa and Grandma H.

Four generations of women!

Taking a nap on the boat with brother. She may or may not fit her lifejacket comfortably!

Getting some great water-play.

Enjoying some sunlight in her first swimsuit.

Right here SHOULD be an awesome picture of ME waterskiing at 2 weeks and 2 days after giving birth - but alas, my mom accidentally deleted ALL her pictures on her iPhone today (she only meant to delete the ones she had already downloaded!). But believe me I did it - very carefully! OH, and I should also mention that I am mostly feeling myself again - I have most of my energy back and am handling 3 kids and housekeeping mostly on my own during the days.

Meeting Popsicle.

Meeting Great-Grandma R - her namesake. Four generations on the E side.

Meeting Great-Grandma and Grandpa C.



And now that it's nearly midnight Pmc and I need to go to sleep, because we're still trying to function with 3 kids, housekeeping, work and school to keep up with! One of these days I will feel like I have time to sit down and write out more of my feelings, and the little things that we're cherishing. Right?