Three weeks ago, Nat's Aunt Beth went back to work, which means that two days a week, Jack gets to come hang out with us! Because circumstances have been a little weird (day 2: I skipped out for a vacation up north, days 3 & 4: Natalie was sick, so Jack went to Grandma's), we've only had Jack's company for half the days we should've by now. But, we love having him, and are really starting to figure out how to manage a needy newborn and a needy toddler.
Natalie is a BIG helper (mostly) with Jack, always trying to hug him, kiss him, shove his pacifier in his mouth, put the diaper rash cream on while I change his diaper (sheesh...), point out if he's spit up ("uh oh" with a little finger pointed accusingly in his direction). You get the point.
We've also had a few tests of my patience, when Miss Thang feels she needs attention immediately. Like, for instance, yesterday, while I was giving Jack a bottle, and Natalie was standing on the kitchen table. That got my attention alright, with a hand right to the hiney. After that episode, she was on much better behavior.
Here are some photos from today. It's overcast enough that we were able to be outside for 20 minutes before melting into the pavement!
wagon ride time!
I asked her if she wanted the back or the front. Instead of answering that question, she pointed at Jack and pointed at the front of the wagon. Bossy much?
While Natalie napped, I taught Jack how to do the dishes. No excuses for the men raised around here (you're welcome in advance future daughter-in-laws!).
Also, I love this picture because I sent it to Beth and she said Jack looked
like a pack of Lifesavers in that shirt.
hahaha!
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