Bath time!

Kira had her first bath today. She was nervous at first, but she was calm while mommy cleaned her and Pa supervised.  

Crying, but clean!

Kira's first bath wore her out!

X marks the spot! Play dough letters before school 

Max fed Kira for the first time...

...it made him so thirsty that he fed himself at the same time.  What a multitasker!

Racing Pa at Frying Pan.  It was closed and freezing, but Max would not leave or wear a jacket.

Two weeks with two kids

"Hi!" Max loves Kira, who he calls, "my baby" and he always asks where she is when she is [sleeping upstairs] not around.  However, as a newly dethroned only-child, Max sometimes lets his jealously get the best of him.  Kira has taken her brother's occasional temper in stride, and soon enough this phase will either end or Kira will be able to fight back.

Max is ready to have his own baby!

Max only wanted to hold Kira, "over my shoulder".

Max and Kira took a test drive in Sadie and Tessa's double stroller.  Kira slept through the smooth ride, and Max enjoyed it, but would probably prefer to walk.  We stopped by the playground next to the baseball field; Max ran to the field and screamed, "I want to see Derek Jeter".  Get in line, Max!

Pushing this stroller is a serious workout!

November 7, 2014

November 4, 2014

Four simultaneous smiles thanks to Meghan!  Max sure looks good in stripes and he asks to wear them everyday. Since our amazing photographer lives across the street, mommy got to torture everyone into two days of pictures.  But at least everyone looks happy!  

One second!

Max has been using a lot of new vocabulary and phrases these days, including, "one second!" and "because". It is both hilarious (and frustrating) when he demands, "one second" to do something.  Tonight, as he explained what he ate for dinner, every sentence started with, "because".  It was a very thorough explanation, in deed.  

Max can count to ten, but he eats by twos.

Taking care of your second child: just like riding a bike.  In the bike lane.

Max introduced Kira (pink hat protruding out of the baby Bjorn) to the playground behind our house today.  He also insisted on taking this selfie.

Sunday workout

While Max went to his swim lesson and played ball with daddy at Oakton, Kira and mommy went for a walk in the sunny, crisp autumn air.  We all got plenty of exercise, but only three of us were worn out and wanted to nap.  Or go to bed at night. 

Just a couple of girls exercising and staying hydrated.

Max was trying to recall the lyrics from songs at Tot Shabbat, but instead he just kept singing, "Tot Shabbat" over and over.  

Kira's first attemp at "tummy time"

Mommy forgot tummy time was a thing.  Is it?

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!