Thursday, June 14, 2012

The First Fortnight

At two weeks old, Buddy is a good baby. He's a good sleeper and a good nurser. He smiles A LOT. He's very alert and very noisy/grunty. He is the only one of my children to lose his umbilical cord when he's supposed to (it fell off last night). Both of my girls kept theirs for a LONG time - over 6 weeks for Evie and 8 for Claire. He is the only one of my children who is starting life with blue eyes. Don't know if he will keep them blue like me, but I'm enjoying it while it lasts. He doesn't cry much or spit up much and he seems pretty easy going. Here's praying I can still say the same at 3 weeks and beyond!
 Check out how much his hair has grown from this picture taken just after 1 week to the last one taken today at 2 weeks - his hair is so long his Daddy already wants to cut it (but mommy won't let him yet).
 We moved Evie to a toddler bed since I can't do much lifting and certainly can't get her in and out of a crib. She's doing pretty well with it. Naptime is a bit of a challenge, but she's doing great at night.
 Babies are so funny when they sleep.
 Claire loves being a big sister.
 Nani left for home today. She is always a big help in the transitions with each new addition. My freezer is full of food  for several months!
 Nani and Buddy
 Buddy at 2 weeks.
Daddy and his girls

Saturday, June 09, 2012

Photo Shoot

Some special one-week old photos taken by Uncle Jason



Home Again, Home Again

Two little girls are so glad to have Mommy & Daddy home
Getting a little sunshine
After a bath, loving on his wubby
Evelynn checks out a tiny tree frog with Daddy
A big yawn from a little boy
 Pretty princess plays with Daddy
 In his cozy little snuggle nest - Mommy is leaving him in this for most naps so he will get used to the noise around the house
 Swinging with Nini
 Super Spy Goggles!
 Reading with Pop
 Cooing at Mommy
 Sweet Evie Jane loves her kitty
Helping Nani bake!
 Playing on the inflatable mattress
 So fun!
 Love those lips!
Cuddling with Nani
 Smiling at Mommy
Sweet snuggler
Riding in the car

He Completes Us

Introducing Stephen Geoffrey Peel II
"Buddy"
Born Thursday, May 31st, 2012 at 7:51 AM
7lbs. 15oz., 20"
Evelynn helps prepare Buddy's room
Claire talks to Buddy in Mommy's belly
Claire gets in some last minute outside time with Mommy
Irving tries to get packed into the hospital bag for Buddy
First cry
Daddy, Buddy, and Nini
Swaddled up little dumpling
Aunt Lara assists in the delivery - a blessing we've had with all 3 of our babies!
After that first bath - loving the hair that sticks up all over his head
This one just looked like he was trying to sing a song :)
Our first family visit - Daddy blew some gloves up for fun
Little round face
Mommy and Buddy
Mommy, Pop and Buddy
Evelynn helps open presents
Claire unwraps too
Sleepy Daddy and sleepy Buddy
The biggest big sister
Claire is in love - her favorite phrase in reference to Buddy is "See him teeny tiny feet?" Evelynn thinks he's cute - she points and giggles. But she is also extremely jealous and ready to have mommy to herself.
Daddy time
Sweet sleeper
It's hard to want to put a hat on this kid - he has such a beautiful head full of hair
Waiting to be discharged from hospital