Party girl

Kira's arrival three weeks early meant that the very first party she ever attended was her very own baby shower!  David's department hosted a fun party, at Clemyjontri Playground, to celebrate the impending arrival of two new babies.  One baby happened to not be so impending- Kira!  Max had a terrific time running around, and Kira enjoyed the fresh air.  Both kids had a 'number two' diaper change in the car, and we all lived to tell about it, clearly making our first 'family of four' outing a success.

Kira's at her shower!

Max had the most fun at the shower 

Love!

Beauty date with Timmy at the barber 

Max and mommy went on a date to the bagel store. 

"Mommy, can we cheers our bagels?" 

Absolutely!

Our bagel date was lots of fun; Max especially enjoyed the Michael Jackson album that was playing.  "Where's Michael Jackson?," he asked.  Umm...

TGIF!

Max was having so much fun with Kira this morning that he did not want to go to school.  "Can I stay home today?", he asked with a quivering lower lip.  No such luck, Max, but on the bright side your "school" is a gigantic play date.

Max said he wanted to sit right next to Kira, so he moved his chair, and gave her a pear.  Hilarious!

New bow- mommy's first shopping trip for her girl

Daddy saves the day

Everyone was all smiles this morning!

 Daddy's girl

Kira's first stroll was only a one way trip.  We walked to Dunkin Donuts but it started to rain, so daddy ran all the way home to pick us up in the car. 

This monkey did not let rain stop him from playing outside after school.

Farmers Market Wednesday

Max took Kira to the farmers market for the first time this afternoon.  She got to watch her brother eat lots of snacks and than go play with Sadie and Tessa at the playground.

Playing in the dark thanks to daylight savings 

Kira's first farmers market 

Max was promised fruit snacks if he stayed in bed last night.  Not only did he stay in bed (after a mere 20 minutes of reminders) but he remembered the fruit snacks and ran into our room requesting them as soon as he woke up.  Bribe well-earned.

Photo shoot for four

Getting four people to smile for the camera is no easy task, but there are bound to be some great shots from our photo shoot today.  Meghan took our family picture this afternoon and grandma got some fun behind-the-scenes shots of all the chaos.

Yummy chicken from Jen!  If only it was turkey, maybe the tryptophan in his three helpings would have made Max sleepy. 

This says it all...girls and boys 

Kira and Grandma 

Family of four!

First week as a family of four

A full week has flown by since Kira was born, a fact almost as crazy as her being born yet at all.  From falling in love with a newborn all over again to watching Max transform into a big brother, the last seven days have been just wonderful. 

Every morning since Kira came home, Max wakes up and runs into our room to see her.  There could not be a better way to start the day.  We are, however, still in search for a better way to end the [Max's] day.

Kira's "yucky penis" fell off right before Max's eyes.  He was very happy that is was gone.

Kira got a visit from Diane, who brought her so many sentimental gifts that belonged to her daughter, including a super comfortable glider.  Clearly Kira loves it! 

Max chowed down on this yummy gift from mommy's friends at school.  And just like mommy, he went straight for the chocolate covered strawberries, insisting, "I need them!".  

Photography apprentice

Max was very helpful styling Kira for a photo shoot today.  Of course he also tried on some of the hair bows and said he looked like a girl, which was accurate, but not permanent.  In order to coax Max into the shower tonight we had to make it a family affair.  He was very happy that Kira wanted to watch but said, "I need her eyes open", "my eyes are open" (and poked himself in the eye).  Max has been a big help changing Kira's diaper, but is very grossed out by her, "yucky penis" (Kira's umbilical cord stump).  Correct adjective, incorrect body part.  

Max keeps changing into his pjs during the day so he can match his little sister.  

It's raining leaves!

Max had a blast playing in the leaves with Timmy and Ceci

Max insisted on pulling Kira in the wagon, but he quickly grew bored.

While Max was playing, Kira was getting her picture taken.  Not only is she beautiful, but she is a terrific sleeper, too!

Happy Halloween!

Max had his encore evening in his astronaut suit and Kira (and mommy) was outer space.  The astronaut collected plenty of treats and Kira took her first tour of the neighborhood snuggled warmly in the baby carrier.

Max is going to take his space ship to see the moon and the stars- Kira! The stars were originally for mommy's baby belly bump, but they worked just as well on Kira in the baby carrier.

Let's get the trick-or-treating started!

Visit from Cecelia 

Kira's first doctors appointment

Max woke up before anyone and ran into our room to see Kira.

Love at first sight

Kira got to come home from the hospital today, but not before making an important stop to pick up her big brother at school.  As soon as Max saw mommy he said, "She is not in your belly anymore.  I want to hold her.  I want to sing Rock-a-Bye Baby".  He was so excited to get in his car seat and leaned over to see Kira the whole way home.  With little patience he said, "I want to hold her in the car", and when the two mile ride was finally over he dashed over to Kira's car seat and tried with all his might to carry it, "Myself!".   He then ran inside and shook with excitement until Kira was finally in his arms.  He beamed with pride and would not let anyone infringe on the special moment with his new little sister.  Kira was equally happy to be in the arms of her new protector. 

Max loves Kira so much!  When he saw her getting changed into pjs he exclaimed, "I want to wear matching pjs", ran in his room, and put on pajamas.  Before dinner.  

The back seat is full!

Meeting Uncle 

Kira's first day

Kira had an amazing first night and was just delightful all day long today.  Max had lots of fun with Grandma and Pa and got to play with daddy a bit, too.  Mommy and Kira cannot wait to head home and see Max tomorrow.

Kira's first teddy bear

Whoa!! I got a sister AND ice cream!  Sweet treat after school with Grandma and Pa.

Max has a...

SISTER!!

 

Happy Birthday, Kira! 

October 28, 2014 at 7:16pm

6 pounds 2 ounces 20 inches long 

3 weeks early and perfectly healthy!

Family of four!

Kids are banned because of the flu so Max is home with Grandma and Pa.

Dr. Mandolesi made a special trip to deliver Max nearly three years ago.   Today she did it again and introduced us to our baby girl, Kira!

Last picture of Max as an only child- classic!  He almost came to the doctor with mommy, but it is a good thing he did not, since her water broke during the appointment.

After a long, sleepless night, Max woke up enjoyed watching the Daniel Tiger Show with his very own Daniel Tiger.  Did he know that his sister was coming the next day??

Al fresco concert

Max memorized and belted out, God Bless America, over a dozen times this afternoon.  This creative genius made the basil plant his microphone and sung his boisterous heart out in the fall breeze.

http://youtu.be/ArIXr5ni4WY