Victoria was feeling so much better and we were able to travel to both sides of our family. It was so wonderful to see everyone, but most especially to introduce Hannah Faith to some of her special family members! Sorry that we weren't able to see everyone but we do hope to visit again soon!
Hannah was a trooper! She quickly settled in and joined in the fun. I kept her mainly in my arms (right where I wanted her to be!!!!) and she seemed happy and interested in everything and everyone! She even settled well in the playpen and slept straight through both nights! Actually, at home I have been rubbing her stomach or back etc. until she falls asleep. This can take some time. And if I walk away she cries. Well, at my parents house, I walked upstairs for about 1 minute and she cried and low and behold, suddenly there was silence! She fell asleep! So, now our new routine is that I rock her and sing a few lullabies and then I put her into her crib, rub her chest for a few seconds and kiss her and then, I walk away. Yes, she starts to cry but in about 30 seconds to a minute, she is fast asleep! And I have to say, she sleeps soundly now right through the night and actually slept until 8:45-9AM the last three mornings! When she wakes up, she plays in her crib and I hear her and come in! But, no more crying! This is an incredible milestone and a great reassurance. She seems so content and more and more secure. She is also learning more english each day and when asked a question she now responds by nodding her head yes or no!
Mara-Grace continues to be thriving with her new big sister role and she couldn't love her baby sister any more. She LOVES to help with anything Hannah related:) I find that she is growing up more each day... Actually, she is literally having a growth spurt right now and has recently outgrown a few of her size 4's!
Victoria's 15th birthday is tomorrow.... 15 years ago I was in very heavy labour. So hard to believe that 15 years have flown by so quickly. Victoria celebrated her birthday with her friends the other night. We treated her and her 3 closest girlfriends to a movie and then supper in a restaurant near the theatre. Afterwards, they came to our house and had a sleepover. What great girls! I am so proud of them.
Last night Victoria went to her friend's house for a sleepover and to celebrate New Year's Eve. So, it was just Kevin and myself and Hannah and Mara-Grace. We treated them to Chinese Food and as we fed Hannah a bite of a won ton soup noodle, her face lit up, she clapped and smiled the smile of all smiles! What a treat!
Then we hurried home for our "midnight" (Ok, 7:30 pm here..... but we let on it was Midnight) celebration. We had blowers and hats and Mara had a pink feather boa! LOL She was so excited! And of course we played up that it was SO VERY LATE! LOL We had a lovely party and then our two littlest headed off to bed and Kevin and I stayed up and rang in the New Year again!
Here are a few pics taken over Christmas. The 2nd one is of our girls and our niece's all acting crazy! Ok, Hannah wasn't- she just looked as though she thought they all were:))))
Happy New Year to you all. All the best for 2010!!!! xoxo
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Oh Jen, I love your scrapping photos. They're so warm and personal and beautiful...well.....like you!
ReplyDeleteSo great to see and hear how perfect your holidays were - now that your family is complete.
I wish you all the happiness you deserve in the New Year.
Hugs,
Wanda