Our first week as a family of four

I can't believe it has been a week since Mr. Henry joined our family. Besides the lack of sleep, we're all doing well. I can't complain at all about Henry. He seems very content to sleep and eat and rarely cries unless he truly needs something. He prefers to be swaddled like a little burrito most of the time and can often put himself to sleep in the crib without our help. He is such a joy to have around and we feel complete as a family. I'm sure he will "wake up" one day soon, but I'm relishing this time of peace!

Aubrey is taking it all in stride. She seems better with each day and really loves Henry. She gets a little out of sorts when someone comes by to visit. I think she senses that they are here to see Henry and gets a little jealous. Today she left the room when a friend was over and was quiet for a little too long... so we knew something was up. Brian went to check on her and found that she had climbed into Henry's crib and was sucking on his pacifier. She keeps saying "I'm a baby now." So, she is a textbook case of a child reverting when a new sibling arrives.

My mom is still here and will stay through the end of next week. That will be a huge help since Brian starts his internship on Monday. After that, I'll be flying solo... so our blog may suffer for a while!

Here are a few more photos of the little man and his sis.

The burrito

Getting ready to take Henry on his first walk.  Aubrey has a "skateboard" attachment and gets to stand and ride. 

My dear friend from high school and college, Lisa, is in town from Louisiana and brought a yummy dinner by last night with her youngest of three boys, Lane. It's amazing all the life changes we have been through together!

Hanging out with Henry

Trying to hold big sister's hand