We're officially caught up in the storm that is/was Holidays 2008. The kids have changed so much, friends and family have stopped by and Kelly and I have had just enough time to breathe.
We cannot begin to believe how much the kids have changed - not only since they were born, but just in a week!
Their eyes are now focusing in on mom, dad, or whomever may be holding them. They're also looking at the little things we've put up in the crib and swings. We've detected a little more responsiveness from them. No longer are we just 'tolerated'! They are beginning to sleep longer at night; instead of the usual 4-hour time between the 8pm and 12am feedings, now we're going, on average, from 8pm to 2am. Small steps.
Their faces and bodies have changed, too. Nearly three weeks ago, they weighed: Max - 12lb 5; Olivia - 8lb 10 and August 9lb 8 *disclaimer - approximate weights!
If we had to guess, Max would be about 14, Olivia 10, and August 11.
Our visitors have been many and generous with their gifts. Aunt Sam, Uncle Dave, Josie and Annie; great Uncle Greg, great Aunt Jane and great Grandma Norris; great Uncle Denny, great Aunt Anita; great Aunt Janice, Uncle Tim and cousin Regis, Aunt Amanda, cousins Molly and Abbey; great Uncle Reynolds, great Aunt Sandy, cousin Mikayla and fiancee Heath; Grandma Chris and Grandpa Steve; Grandpa Larry and Grandma Diana; the Jameson ladies; Ms. Sigulinsky; Kim Perlstein; and if I've missed someone I'm sorry!
Picture time:
It's been great having so many of our extended support system has gotten to see the kids a little bit. They seem to be socializing pretty well - the kids have not put up much fuss having strangers (to them) hold and feed them.
Kelly and I were able to 'break out' for a night of grown up entertainment, attending our friends Kris and Beth's wedding reception and our friends Ryan, Matt and Kelley in Iowa City. Being away was great, but the home fires brought us back quickly and I can't imagine being away for more than one night. Big thanks to Grandma Diana, Abby and Molly for holding the fort down while we were away.
Now we prepare for our return to full-time work after New Year's and adjusting to having an in-home nanny. While the challenges keep coming, we just have to keep meeting them!
A New Year's toast for all of our friends, family and blog readers:
To the good times that gather us;
To the challenges and trials that draw us closer;
To the laughter that keeps us together;
Happy New Year!
4 comments:
Happy New Year, Team Norris!
What a whirlwind this past three months has been for you all. And how wonderful of you to share so much of it via the blog and such gorgeous photos.
We wish you all a fantastic 2009. You deserve all the very best.
Much love
Stacey & Skip
xxx
Wow! Even in the pictures you can see their personalities coming to life! How exciting! So glad your first Christmas together went well. We'll come visit sometime in the new year, Carter's taken a liking to babies recently - he'll be so impressed with 3! Hope you have a Happy New Year!!
Love,
Amanda, Bryan, & Carter
I'm always so happy to see the newest pictures! Thank you so much for letting us into your home and lives every week. Happy 2009!
Hi, I have really enjoyed this webpage. I share it with my grandson who is only 3 and is expecting a sister in May. There is so much love shown in these pictures and when i see you Kelly, you glow at work. I hope your first week back went ok for you. You have a loving and caring family and I am glad to see you back to work.
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