Big week for the Transues...our first full week of having two children! Leia absolutely adores her little sister, and always wants to see her and hold her. "I wuv her!" But she's not yet ready to share everything...we are not allowed to change Arwyn's diaper on her changing table! Leia has regressed a little as well. She's reverted to a bit of baby talk, she's not quite as coordinated, and the whining and tantrums have increased. She loves all of us, but she's unhappy with life and doesn't know why. Clearly it's a jealous reaction, but I'm just glad she doesn't realize it's all because of Arwyn...it's better that she just keeps loving her.
Arwyn, on the other hand, is a very easy baby so far! Leia was really easy for the first two weeks as well, so I'm not holding my breath, but I'll take easy as long as I can get it! She basically never cries. When she's hungry she just starts clicking and licking her lips, even in the middle of the night. It's enough to wake me up, so I feed her before she gets upset. She (like Leia) doesn't seem to be bothered by dirty diapers. And she's sleeping well at night. She seems to go for a pretty good 4-5 hour stretch. I'm having to wake her up during the day to eat, but at night I'm just taking advantage! And she seems very chill and tolerant of Leia's love/abuse...doesn't cry from excessive petting and sleeps through all the loud talking and screaming.
The main trauma in our house this week was the awful 24 hour stomach flu that has gone through every member of our extended and immediate family. Let me tell you, it's not fun to take care of a sick Daddy on top of a newborn and a toddler. But it's even worse to be sick yourself and still have to function to breastfeed 24 hours a day! Thank goodness it was just a bit over 24 hours.
Arwyn, on the other hand, is a very easy baby so far! Leia was really easy for the first two weeks as well, so I'm not holding my breath, but I'll take easy as long as I can get it! She basically never cries. When she's hungry she just starts clicking and licking her lips, even in the middle of the night. It's enough to wake me up, so I feed her before she gets upset. She (like Leia) doesn't seem to be bothered by dirty diapers. And she's sleeping well at night. She seems to go for a pretty good 4-5 hour stretch. I'm having to wake her up during the day to eat, but at night I'm just taking advantage! And she seems very chill and tolerant of Leia's love/abuse...doesn't cry from excessive petting and sleeps through all the loud talking and screaming.
The main trauma in our house this week was the awful 24 hour stomach flu that has gone through every member of our extended and immediate family. Let me tell you, it's not fun to take care of a sick Daddy on top of a newborn and a toddler. But it's even worse to be sick yourself and still have to function to breastfeed 24 hours a day! Thank goodness it was just a bit over 24 hours.
Leia wanting to do everything baby...wearing baby's hat and getting in baby's bed!
"Ohhhh, it's my baby!"
"Shhh, baby's sleeping!" (said in very loud voice!)
First family adventure to the pond with 3 day old Arwyn!
Water play with Daddy!
These two are just the cutest!
Trying to get Leia to swim with the noodle, but apparently deeper water is the first and only thing that actually scares her!
Daddy snuggles!
A little un-edited preview of my first DIY attempt at a baby photo shoot...she's beautiful even without photoshop!
Father's Day present by Leia!
Unwrapping the present for her sick Daddy.
"Here Daddy, it's my hand!"
Sleeping cutie!
Put up your dukes Mom, I'm ready!
Only 2 days old and already a hint of a smile!
Great spot to take a little snooze!
Burrito Grande (legs extended)!
Nap time!
Quote from Leia: "Best pancakes ever Dad!"
Trying to smile! (Ok, I admit it, it's probably gas. But still cute!)
Love that sweet little face!
Yep, already smiles about those farts!
Content:)
I love how her little feet grip on to me while she's eating!
Fists up, ready to fight again...I guess she's already training to stand up to Leia!
Smiling and all snuggled up in her blanket from Aunt Joanne!
Sweet munchkin!
Perfect little foot.
Leia's favorite thing is playing on the lawn after school.
Showing off her "booby" (aka. booboo)!
Nothing better than a smiling, happy two year old!
Her teacher put her hair in a full pony tail for the first time...super cute!
Working on somersaults!
Pondering life in this new world...
Beautiful day for a bike ride!
Happy camper on her new slip 'n slide!
Learning about the beauty of playing in sprinklers!
Josh says he bought this for Leia, but I'm not convinced!
I love you Daddy!
You can't tell me that these two don't have any fun together!
Big shout out to this awesome Dad for the great job he did holding down the house while I was sick...not easy with a toddler who misses her Mommy, but busting out the slip 'n slide, now that's Ninja skills!
Daddy bridge!
Wants to be swaddled and cuddled just like Arwyn...
This is what we call a Burrito Super Grande!
Snuggles!
Me and my girls!
Helping to brush Arwyn's huge head of hair!
Peaceful sleep for little miss mellow.
Leia just loves holding her sister, and Arwyn is such a good sport!
More bunny hunting!
Our little family!
When Daddy and Leia are in charge of getting dressed, the outfits never cease to amaze me!
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