repost of the pic that didnt come thru and a few of Kaitlyn on mom's lap. She's been "true" smiling for about a week now and it was a little tough to catch it on camera while she was on the lap of the photographer, but here's a sneak peek. Now weighing in at 8 lbs 6 oz, she's packed on 3 lbs and 6 oz since coming home from the hospital! Yay for the chunky monkey ~
Here is Kaitlyn on her one month birthday. Aunt Alison, aka Aunt Aggie, gave James a similar bear when he was born that we took monthly pictures with. We are doing the same tradition with Kaitlyn. However...we thought it was good to show what REALLY happens with the second born child. Keep in mind, James' versions of these pictures are quiet, beautiful shots of a baby growing up. We have a feeling Kaitlyn's story is going to end up being a bit more hectic. The great news is that in 4 short weeks, Kaitlyn gained 2 whole pounds and is doing great. Mom, dad and big brother are thrilled with how well little sister is doing!
Tomorrow's Kaitlyn's due date! Guess we've gotten quite a jump on life with our little Kaitlyn. She's almost 3 weeks old now and it seems like she's been in our life forever already...we can't imagine our family without her. James is always including her in everything we do and wants to know where she is at all times. He enjoys holding her and asks all the time to help. He will get his pillow all ready for her to be put in his arms so he can kiss her and talk to her. She seems to like it when he holds her too and she will stare quietly at him which makes James laugh and smile so proudly.
Daddy took some pictures this weekend out in the yard of us waiting patiently for baby sister. Waiting is definitely the hardest part, especially when you are 2 and you really don't quite understand WHAT it is everyone is waiting FOR. None the less, James has been quite a trooper these past few weeks as we've been working hard on getting all the projects complete before she makes her debut. Mom finished the mural in her room this weekend and we even got the furniture delivered. Dad has quite easily been doing the work of 5 normal people every day and we don't know what we'd do without his brute strength, endless energy and ability to make anything that seems to be stressful, magically go away. Theoretically, we have about 2 weeks left to wait for our little girl, but as we know, babies have their own schedule and we're now taking our queues from the belly dweller for the duration! We shall see...
Every year for Labor Day, the neighboring town has a big parade of tractors: antique tractors, new tractors and also, tractors with floats and themes. We had a great time watching the show down main street and an even better time getting to see all the tractors up close at the park after the parade. Thanks to Uncle Kevin for the John Deere hat James received earlier in the day! Don't know about James, but that night mommy had dreams of tractors dancing thru her head...
Dad has been itching for this outdoor excavation/tree cutting project for four years (as he keeps mentioning). So this week, James was pleasantly surprised to see the mini excavator and dump truck in his yard. The guys have gotten a big kick out of a two year old who can identify the mini excavator and all the parts on it (note: those are crawler tracks, not wheels). James had a treat yesterday when he got to ride in the dump truck and even use the controls on the excavator. We figured once baby girl comes, we're all going to be pretty preoccupied so better to get things all done now. At once. Stressful? Na. Basement is DONE, interior painting is all done (except mom better get going on the mural) and now the outside project is near completion. Should make for a nice, quiet (??) fall and winter.
