Tomorrow our newest addition will be a week old. Evelyn Jane was born last week, July 21st, at 5:19 am. She weighed 8 lbs, 12 oz, and was 20.7 inches long. We are a little unsure of the first name - she changes so much each day it is hard to know if Evelyn really suits her! But, so far, Evelyn it is, and we are calling her Evy. She is well loved by her big brothers. Joshua and Jacob were so excited to welcome her. She was greeted by both brothers with kisses and hugs. Joshua is over the moon about having a sweet baby sister. He had been telling us for months that we were, indeed, having a "gril" and that he wanted a baby sister. Jacob isn't so sure about the boy/ girl thing, but he does all he can to soothe any crying by giving her what he thinks are pacifiers. In actuality, he keeps giving her the tops off of a bottle!! But the intention is very clear. They seem to be handling the changes very well. They love on her, and step up to help whenever they can.
Daddy is already well wrapped around her little fingers. He doesn't want to put her down, and has figured out how to do a great many things with his little bundle of joy firmly in place in his arms. Two days ago he managed to change Jacob's diaper, bathe both boys, dress both boys, read to all three kiddos, and get both boys into bed, all while holding Evy! He is becoming very accomplished. He loves to hold her and talk to her, and he spends a great deal of time rocking and singing with his baby girl.
Seeing all the pink in the washer and getting the chance to dress her in all these cute clothes is a lot of fun. But mostly, we love watching her coo and sleep and curl her little fists. We love to just stare at her, and when she is awake and staring back, anyone would be hard pressed not to be transfixed!
Welcome to the world our newest little one. We are so very glad to have you with us.
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