One Little Bean
Saturday, March 08, 2008
Fun times, silly times
Our little monkey in her monkey PJs, reading to her little brother:
Trying Mr. Potato Head's glasses on for size. Silly girl. :)
Trying Mr. Potato Head's glasses on for size. Silly girl. :)
Labels: big sister, funny, Lukasz
Friday, March 07, 2008
Comforting your little brother
You wanted to go outside and he needed to eat, so as I ran around like crazy prepping everything, you read to Lukasz and then when he started crying you were right there murmuring to him in a soothing voice:
Labels: big helper, big sister, Lukasz
Thursday, March 06, 2008
What an amazing big sister
Lily has amazed me time and again with how good she is with Lukasz. Everytime she sees him she wants to kiss him, whenever she hears him cry, she says "oooh! baby!" in a concerned voice and goes running to where he is. She also loves to hold the bottle while we feed him, and today I caught her reading a story to him!
One of the first times she interacted with him, giving him a high-five: 
Plenty of kisses:
Plenty of kisses:
Pointing out the baby's "hat":
Helping Tatus feed baby:
This morning, reading Lukasz a story:
Oh no! Baby's crying. Trying to comfort her little brother:
Oh no! Baby's crying. Trying to comfort her little brother:
This isn't to say that she hasn't had periods of wanting attention when we are busy with Lukasz. She has, and when we can't give her immediate attention, well, she's gotten good at yelling loudly. But I know that at this age she has no real concept of time, and waiting a minute is not something she does well right now. Not to mention she has had a stomach flu, a cold and roseola, one after the other.
But with each day she is more and more patient, and I think she's starting to understand that baby has needs, too.
You'll always be my baby girl, sweetheart. I love you, and I'm so proud to be your mom.
But with each day she is more and more patient, and I think she's starting to understand that baby has needs, too.
You'll always be my baby girl, sweetheart. I love you, and I'm so proud to be your mom.
Labels: big sister, Lukasz, Tatus, wow
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Snuggly big sister
I can't say enough what a caring, loving big sister you've been. You've never shown anything but love and concern towards him. We are so proud of you!
For anyone wondering, Lukasz has a mohawk-type hair cut because when he was first born they had to put IVs in him, and sometimes they had to put them in his head when his hands and feet got poked too much. I don't feel comfortable taking a razor to his head right now, so we are letting it grow back on it's own.
Besides, Tatus likes having a cute son with a mohawk. :)
For anyone wondering, Lukasz has a mohawk-type hair cut because when he was first born they had to put IVs in him, and sometimes they had to put them in his head when his hands and feet got poked too much. I don't feel comfortable taking a razor to his head right now, so we are letting it grow back on it's own.Besides, Tatus likes having a cute son with a mohawk. :)
Labels: big sister, growing up, Lukasz
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Lukasz's first days home
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A week with Gran & Uncle Shane
Gran and Uncle Shane came for the week this week to help me with you and Lukasz. Gran spent a lot of time cuddling with Lukasz so we could ease you into him being here so you wouldn't feel suddenly left out or jealous. And I think it worked. You've been nothing but very loving to him.
We went for walks--it's incredible how much longer it takes to get ready when there are 2 kids to dress and get out the door! Lukasz fit nicely in the Snugli, which will be good for when I go for walks with you and him. I can hold your hand or push your stroller easily with him strapped to my chest.
Blowing kisses to mom in the park:
Having fun on the playground with Uncle Shane:
Unfortunately you got sick this week, and were feeling pretty badly.
We took you to the doctor but after taking urine and blood tests, they figured it was just a virus and we just had to let it run it's course. But it was pretty scary when your fever went up to 40.1C. You've never been this sick before. :( We were at the doctor all day, so you missed your regular nap time. When we got home, you and I were both pretty tired (photo by Uncle Shane):
With the extra help around, we had time for this:
You love your big puppy:
And you swiped Lukasz's teddy pretty quick:
We went for walks--it's incredible how much longer it takes to get ready when there are 2 kids to dress and get out the door! Lukasz fit nicely in the Snugli, which will be good for when I go for walks with you and him. I can hold your hand or push your stroller easily with him strapped to my chest.
Blowing kisses to mom in the park:
Having fun on the playground with Uncle Shane:
Unfortunately you got sick this week, and were feeling pretty badly.
We took you to the doctor but after taking urine and blood tests, they figured it was just a virus and we just had to let it run it's course. But it was pretty scary when your fever went up to 40.1C. You've never been this sick before. :( We were at the doctor all day, so you missed your regular nap time. When we got home, you and I were both pretty tired (photo by Uncle Shane):
Labels: at the park, big sister, Gran + Grampa, Lukasz, Uncle Shane
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Four at the park
The FOUR of us went for a walk to the park today. You had lots of fun on the swings, the slide, and climbing all over the other equipment while your little brother snoozed away.
Labels: big sister, firsts, in the park, Lukasz, Tatus
Friday, February 22, 2008
Lily is a big sister!!
Lukasz James was born January 27th at 12:20 a.m. He spent 3 weeks in the hospital before he came home. He's happy, healthy and very easygoing.
Lily is proving to be a wonderful big sister. The first time she saw him in the hospital she wanted to touch and hold him right away. She likes to kiss Lukasz, give him high fives, and help with changing his diaper. She has not expressed any jealousy toward him, other than if one of us has been holding him for a while, she tells us she wants "up" (to be held).
Lily is proving to be a wonderful big sister. The first time she saw him in the hospital she wanted to touch and hold him right away. She likes to kiss Lukasz, give him high fives, and help with changing his diaper. She has not expressed any jealousy toward him, other than if one of us has been holding him for a while, she tells us she wants "up" (to be held).
Labels: big sister, changes, Lukasz, mom's favourites
