My mom has been here for the past week, visiting and helping. It's been really nice. Ruby is still a great baby; I can count the meltdowns she's had on one hand. And she sleeps so well at night. My goal with Ruby has been to stay indoors for a month, so we could avoid the RSV incident that Elliot had. Well, it's really hard to stay inside when you have two other children. They kind of go crazy.
So, we caved yesterday and took the kids to the Olive Garden and the mall. Afterwards, Elliot had the meltdown of all meltdowns after I wouldn't let him play at the germy kids' play area in the mall. He was hysterical for over an hour. Then, during the night he woke up every hour until 2 am. I think this kind of behavior mostly has to do with the new baby. But he loves her, it's just the change that is hard.
It's been nice to have my mom to help with the tantrums. And Joe's on tour this week, so it's been especially helpful right now to have her. I don't think I would have survived this week without her. Anyway, here are the pictures:
Bathing Ruby!
Elliot needs a picture, too. Note the Beatles shirt. It was for Valentine's Day.
Ruby in her Valentine's Day attire:
This is a real smile?
We like to hold her, a lot. It's going to be hard when Grandma leaves . . .
This picture is not good; my camera doesn't do very detailed shots. But my favorite part about Ruby is her furry ears. The fur on her ears is as long as the hair on her head.
Elliot's been coloring while we've been indoors. I think he's done pretty well at coloring in the lines.
So, we caved yesterday and took the kids to the Olive Garden and the mall. Afterwards, Elliot had the meltdown of all meltdowns after I wouldn't let him play at the germy kids' play area in the mall. He was hysterical for over an hour. Then, during the night he woke up every hour until 2 am. I think this kind of behavior mostly has to do with the new baby. But he loves her, it's just the change that is hard.
It's been nice to have my mom to help with the tantrums. And Joe's on tour this week, so it's been especially helpful right now to have her. I don't think I would have survived this week without her. Anyway, here are the pictures:
Bathing Ruby!
Elliot needs a picture, too. Note the Beatles shirt. It was for Valentine's Day.
Ruby in her Valentine's Day attire:
This is a real smile?
We like to hold her, a lot. It's going to be hard when Grandma leaves . . .
This picture is not good; my camera doesn't do very detailed shots. But my favorite part about Ruby is her furry ears. The fur on her ears is as long as the hair on her head.
Elliot's been coloring while we've been indoors. I think he's done pretty well at coloring in the lines.
9 comments:
You are doing such a good job taking pictures of your third child Char! I wish I could say the same for myself. I am glad your Mom has been there to help. Billy just left and won't be back until tomorrow night. I am kinda scared for what the next 24 hours will bring. PLUS-- I still can't find my phone, and he took the van, so we are homebound to the extreme.
Good job with the coloring, Elliot!
Ruby, what a sweet disposition she has! Piacevole !
Ruby is adorable, and Elliot has movie-star looks as always. I'm glad to see there is no lingering evidence of the ants incident. Still can't wait to see you in three weeks!
Miss that little family. Can't wait to see you on Friday!
Your mom has been posting all kinds of pics on facebook. Love it! Miss you tons. Kisses.
Love the photos and updates! What a good mom you are Charlotte! Glad your mom is having such a great time visiting you guys! Dolores missed a great day of snow shoveling! Hugs to all!
She's getting nice and chubby! Just the way I like babies!
Charlotte please bring Elliot over here if he needs someone to play with! I promise I will tell you if anyone has been sick and I will make him use hand sanitizer every 5 minutes.
I love seeing all these pictures!....especially when I should be researching for a paper. I like Ruby's belly button. Cute! I love Elliot too. I wish I was there with you and Mama.
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