I thought I would write a little update on our crew, while I have 5 minutes of quiet time.  We have all adjusted well to Gavin’s arrival, especially big sister Faye.  Jason and I are very proud of how much she wants to help care for him, and how well (most of the time) she has accepted the changes in her routine and the sharing of mommy.  On more than one occasion I have come into Gavin’s room to find Faye singing to Gavin or trying to cuddle him when he wakes.  It has scared me on occasion to find she has filled his bed with stuffed animals or that she has “given” him stickers on his arm.  For the most part, though, she is enjoying her new brother.

One of Faye’s favorite helping activities is Gavin’s bath.  She soaps him up, with a little help, and then plays in his water to entertain him.  So far, Gavin is very amused by his big sister, and loves receiving her attention.

Faye is definitely very imaginative these days.  She likes to pretend to be a “wormy” and for us to be the mommy and daddy wormies, respectively.  It is very cute, and usually involves a (pretend) wormy nap in a small place.  Today that place was my laundry basket.  I find it funny that she loves to play “nap,” but hates actually taking naps.  Oh well.

As for the little guy, he is doing very well.  He is growing like a weed and is already in clothes for 3 month olds in his 7th week.  He sleeps most of the day, and for shorter intervals at night.  I think he is starting to have longer stretches of sleep, only not yet at night.  Such is life with a baby.  Life (and my sweet Sonia) have taught me all too well to realize and enjoy the blessings that come with children.  So far, I am doing my best to do just that, sleepless nights and all.

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