When the twins were in the NICU, we spent hours sitting by them (when they were too fragile to be held) and snuggling with them as they got stronger. I remember the chairs being really uncomfortable. I think that was supposed to keep you awake, but we usually managed to fall asleep anyway. What is it about snuggling with babies that makes you so sleepy?
I've been both incredibly productive around the house and had a blast playing with the kids today. Mornings and early afternoons (up to naptime) are my favorite times of day with them. Well, that and bedtime. Not the actual chasing them naked around the house trying to put pjs on, but the "tell me about your day", read stories and sing songs part. There's this period of time after naps and right before bedtime when they're usually pretty irritable and itchy. I'm not sure why. Sometimes I want to yell at them, "If I got to nap as long as I wanted every day I wouldn't be so grumpy!"
All "in process" laundry has been folded and put away. Dinner is in the crockpot (chicken & dumplings). Dishwasher is running, Josiah's dresser drawer was weeded and organized, everyone was bathed, twins are napping (check out littlest snoozing away on my lap as I write)
and other than THIS mess, the house is quite presentable. Yes, that's my crockpot sitting upside down. I'm not sure how they snatched it off the kitchen counter....
Morning nap amidst the chaos...
I FINALLY captured Noah's smile on camera. I wish I had the big camera out, but it's terribly difficult to hold the big camera and act ridiculous enough for a newborn to laugh at you. We'll have to work on pictures this weekend.
Isn't he amazing??? He's the happiest baby I've ever known. We can't believe how effortlessly he fit into our little family. Steve and I frequently mention to each other how wonderful he is. Not just in temperament, but it's incredible to love someone you've only known for a few weeks so much. He's completely adored by all of us.
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