It Takes a Village

I have had several inquiries about how it is going with two small children. The answer so far is fine but mostly because I have not really had to be alone with them for very long. Elaine has been spending a few hours a day with various people from church and then coming home and taking a nap. And Charlotte, that girl can sleep. She spends 23 hours a day unconscious still. My sister Emily spent all day Monday with us and my sister Megan gets here tomorrow for 10 days. So, ask me how it is going November 27 and the answer may be different. We did go to the grocery store with Emily on Monday and I know that is a place that I can't take both girls for a while. I would probably have a nervous breakdown in the middle of the produce department.

This is the first time Elaine held Charlotte. Elaine thought it was so fun she wouldn't give her back. In this picture she is giving her a hug. I know this because she told me that is what she is doing. I have been told when you bring home a new baby your other children suddenly grow up and it is so true. Suddenly Elaine is very verbal and more independent. She does, however, still want us to hug her all the time. I think this is also an attention getting ploy. Who can resist the beautiful blue eyes of this two year old? Of course we stop whatever we are doing to give her a love.


This is a rare look at Charlotte with her eyes open. With the pacifier stuck to her face she looks like Elaine did. She is pretty fun and cute for a week old.