So, I know this is late in coming, as will most of my posts be for awhile. I wanted to dedicate a blog to how special being a big sister is. Madison was spoiled when Ellie was born. She got to have BOTH sets of Grandparents come stay with her at our house. I think she was pretty confused at how that all worked, but enjoyed talking about “this papa, that papa, both papas!” She came to the hospital on Thursday to visit for the first time. Ellie had bought her a present to open, and Madison brought a present to give to Ellie. Madison wanted Ellie to hold all her gifts! And she enjoyed her magna doodle for a little while… although there are so many more things to interest her at the hospital! Here are gift giving pictures:
Madison took some time to discover Eliana, but was fairly tentative to touch her too much. It was fun to watch her take it all in.
The highlight one day was getting to hold the baby – what a big girl!
A few family pictures… and one of the favorite parts of the hospital visits – drinking out of the cup with a straw!
Madison did some special things at home, too. Here is a few pics of those memories:
She has been wonderful! Obviously, it has helped to have Daddy here to play with the first week, and Grandparents here to play the second week. When we got home, she followed me everywhere with her little step stool to watch everything – nursing sessions, diaper changes, putting Ellie in the crib, etc. It was really cute. I liked it best when I had my lap free and she could just snuggle with me. That is what I miss most with her, just having time. I am sure as we all adjust, we will find time to play together and continue to create special memories; right now, it just feels like Ellie sucks my time up. Madison is a great big sister though – very gentle and sweet.
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