Youngest child syndrome

I am determined to do a good job of documenting Joy's milestones. I always feel bad when youngest children have zero pictures taken of them or get all their clothes given to them as hand-me-downs.
I was tempted to not do baby announcements for Joy since it's so close to Christmas card time, but a friend of mine who just had her fourth baby (shout out to Katie Price) inspired me to go for it. If she can do announcements for all four of her kids, then I can do one for baby #3 (coming soon to your mailbox).

Today's milestone: Jane had her 1 month check-up which was pure chaos since Will and Jane were also getting their flu shots today, but I managed to bring home the paper where the nurse recorded Joy's stats. Today, little Joy Elisabeth weighed in at a healthy 12 lb 6 oz and was measured at 23.5 inches. That's my girl!

I'm in baby heaven

One benefit of having an elementary school teacher for a Grandma...

Fun and creative art/science projects!

Two weeks with three kids

We've had a couple weeks to get to know our little one, and we are of course in love with her. She definitely recognizes our voices and does her best to focus on our faces/bobble her head around when we talk to her.
At 10 days young, Joy measured in at 10.5#/22 inches and she is one hungry girl. This being said, we aren't getting much sleep at night, but coffee and naps are our substitute for now.
Things are going well with the transition from two to three kids thanks in large part to all the help we've had as well as the fact that Will and Jane have loved having a little baby in the house (except when her crying gets really loud, then they frantically try to tell me what to do to keep her from crying...Jane: "Give baby your boo-boos, Mama...give baby diaper change, Mama")
The crazy moments are a bit crazier, but that makes the quiet, tender moments all the sweeter.