We have been home for eight weeks now. In some ways it feels like forever, and in some ways it feels like we just got here. Abigail and Emma LOVE their new sister and desire so much to help take care of her. They are always willing to get her a toy, say something silly to her to get her to smile or let us know when she needs a bottle or Mommy snuggles. Olivia loves being with her sisters, and will fuss a bit if Abigail and Emma leave the room. She loves to watch them play and she smiles easily for them. It is so sweet to see them all interact with such love for each other.
Olivia is getting bigger and stronger, and has even grown out of some clothes that fit her when we first met her. She seems very tall to me, but that might be because I'm used to munchkin babies. My prediction is that she will weigh as much as her big sister's within nine months. She is rolling over, but isn't crawling yet.... although she's working on getting her bottom up in the air during tummy time, so it will only be a matter of time. She scootches around the floor as she plays, although I don't think she even realizes she's doing it herself. She is working on sitting up by herself too. Her hair is getting long, and I'm trying to find a good style and product for her hair. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them! Usually she sports a barrette or a headband. I have considered trying to "do" her hair by braiding, rubber bands, etc, but there's something odd to me about a six month old having things like that in her hair. She loves to babble and say, "DaDaDaDa". Too bad she doesn't know what she's saying yet. She is eating solid foods regularly now, and seems to like most all foods we've tried thus far. She is a pretty happy baby, and is fairly content to be with others, although when she's upset, she really wants MOMMY to help her calm down. She sleeps pretty well, but not nearly as well as she did during the first six weeks home. The past couple weeks she's decided it's great to wake in the night... just in time for Mommy to go back to work! She's spoiled me, so I'm not used to getting up with her in the night. Sean has two official Daddy days under his belt now with all three girls all day, and has done GREAT!
We're all working on a new routine now, as I am back to work, pre-school is in session and the summer is coming to a close. Life now seems a bit crazier than it was while I was off work, but we are all doing well and adjusting to our new life together.
