Here's what we've been up to lately.
That's right we've been getting to know this cute little lady. We adore her and love having her as our newest Dirks addition. She loves attention which is good because she gets plenty of it. She has started smiling and it is so fun to make her do it. We all give it a try even the kids. It's easiest to get her to do it when her tummy is nice and full. We are working on the sleeping thing also, I can't complain most nights she gives us a 5-9 hour stretch. Napping is coming along well too. Nothing is consistent, but who needs consistent sleep anyways right, where's the fun in that?
Like I said the girl gets lots of attention, anything she does is a family event, eating, sleeping, bathing, tummy time. Maggie and Henry don't want to miss a minute of it. They want to hold her, talk to her and help us in anyway they can. They have been champions, we are so proud of them and how they have adjusted to a family of five.
I think Henry is especially happy to Haven around because he is no longer the baby. He loves his new big brother status and loves that Haven made it happen for him.
Of course Maggie loves having Haven around too. She has been wanting a sister since we told her we were pregnant. Her prayer was answered.
Last weekend Grandma came up for a visit since Tyler had a working weekend. I feel so accomplished when my mom comes to visit. I know I can go out by myself with three, but it sure is easier with another grown up around to help, especially one that cares so much for them.
Henry made his first real picture last week (i.e no scribbling). He drew our family as cars. He told us that he made a Mommy car, a Daddy car and a Henry car. I asked him which one was the biggest one and he said the Henry car. At least he's confident, right?
Today was a very special day here as it was Maggie's first day of pre-school. She just loves school and she was very excited to return this year. A few of her friends from her class last year are in her class again this year, which is a real treat. Here is Maggie with her teachers Ms. Catrina and Ms. Alaina.
And, here she is looking all grown up for her first day of her last year of pre-school. Next year we will have a kindergartner in our home and I can't even begin to believe it! Seriously where does the time go?
Henry will go to pre-school next year. In the mean time I am looking forward to a little more one on one time with my sweet little guy at home while big sister is out. Today we went to CFA to have some fun of our own. Henry was quick to make friends with this little girl on the playground. He ate up all his chicken and the extra Mommy attention too.
My fella is growing up so fast. So sweet and so handsome!
And last but not least, this little sugar plum had a very special day too. She got a bath from her Daddy and made the day even cuter for us all.
