Four Kids

Home from the hospital and starting our life with four kids:

Of course, I'm really just pretending to be able to handle this by myself.

Truth is that my mom is here for a month and is basically taking care of everyone besides Elise:

She also takes care of Elise sometimes.

Pretty much I'm on vacation while Mom is here.

Jon gets two weeks paternity leave.

He used his first week to do all the projects around the house we've been putting off.

He's using his second week on an "as-needed" basis (for those long nights or early mornings).

This is the picture Seth had me send to his teacher, who let him show it to his class.

He adores Elise and wants to hold her all the time.

Catherine will occasionally ask to hold her sister.

She loves Elise's tiny clothes and insisted on a headband one day.

Two beautiful daughters

I was so worried about how Aaron would adjust to not being the baby.  Luckily he's had Grandma here to ease the transition.  He generally ignores Elise unless I'm nursing her or changing her diaper. Then she's very interesting and he has to be right there. Usually climbing on my head.

Practicing being soft with sister

Holding the baby is a great excuse to play lots of Plants vs. Zombies

Grandma keeps Aaron entertained with lots of trains:

...and lots of balls.

Other than electronics, those are his favorite activities:

Life is pretty good for this little cheeseball!