Gigi covered third shift for a week after Nana left, and made it just in time for Dada to go TDY for a week. Good timing Gigi! When I got back, we went on a family adventure to San Jose Mission and my favorite Mexican restaurant. Just like I told her, the bars on the windows *did* add to the ambiance. As a parting gift, Gigi left the wonderful swing set we mentioned earlier.
We love you and thanks for coming Gigi!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Nana Visits
Nana stayed with us for a week after Grand Debbie left, and covered support duties for baby holding and toddler feeding. Nana was even brave enough to take Joseph to the park and the pumpkin patch. We enjoyed Nana's casseroles and chocolate pie. Lena found Nana particularly snugglicious.
Nana was a great help, and good company... thanks for coming down Nana!
Nana was a great help, and good company... thanks for coming down Nana!
Grand Debbie Visits
A big (and late) thanks to Grand Debbie who came out for 2 whole weeks to watch Joseph during the birth and to hold babies afterward. She make us many delicious meals, though trips for groceries sometimes resulted in extra toys for some kids I know!
She handled our little trip to the hospital after Lena's birth with aplomb, and covered the home front and Joseph for two solid days.
We really appreciate all the help and enjoyed your stay with us. Thanks Grand Debbie.
She handled our little trip to the hospital after Lena's birth with aplomb, and covered the home front and Joseph for two solid days.
We really appreciate all the help and enjoyed your stay with us. Thanks Grand Debbie.
Lena's first bath
Lena's first bath went pretty much like Joseph's. Subsequent baths were much more tranquil.
Joseph Punishes Dada
Yep. Dada decided to take a stand on using the computer unassisted for some important business. After a short fit, Joseph redirected his energies toward "reading" all of his books--handfuls at a time. We spent a lot of quality time putting books back in their bins.
Joseph on his new Tire Swing
Thanks to Gigi for the new playset! Joseph loves it, especially the tire swing. He ran up to me today and told me all about it when I got home from work.
Angry Baby!
Lena makes lots of funny faces... especially when she's angry! She's not really angry, but it sure looks like she's saying, "What'cha lookin at dad?"
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Zoo Times
We went to the zoo today as our first family-of-four outing. The day should have been stressfully unpleasant, but I enjoyed the trip. Lena fell asleep on arrival and remain asleep until the car ride home. Heather carried her at the zoo and I think all the bumping and bird noises helped her sleep. Joseph helped push the double-stroller, but stopped at every trash can too push on the spring-loaded lids. The bird-feed dispensers drew him in more than the trashcans. When I tried to move him along toward the monkey cages he threw a fit. When we wouldn't let him roll around in the bird poo to finish his fit, he threw a USDA Grade A fit. Meanwhile a bird pooed in Heather's hair, which means it missed Lena's open mouth by less than a foot. We strapped a sweaty, screaming Joseph into the stroller, passed the monkey cages and beat it home. I'm still not sure why I had a good time.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
First Moments after Birth
Heather gave birth to Lena Rose Lidowski on 06 Oct 08 at 1610. Lena is an adorable little girl with dark colored hair and long fingernails. We gave birth at home, but took a little trip to the hospital for some extra fluids. Thankfully, Grand Debbie took charge of Joseph during our hospital visit. Mommy and baby are happy and back at home--well, as happy as you can be after giving birth to a 9 lb 7 oz baby!
Joseph is still working on acknowledging Lena's existence.
Here are more pictures of Lena.
Joseph is still working on acknowledging Lena's existence.
Here are more pictures of Lena.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Monkey Net
Joseph receives a "monkey net" from Grand Debbie in the mail and decides to put it in use just like in the book What Time is it Mr. Crocodile.
Thanks Grand Debbie!
Thanks Grand Debbie!
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