Things are going very well in the Hale household as we are adjusting to life with our newest member. Julia continues to be a wonderful, peaceful baby. She has an emerging sense of humor either always smiling or trying to catch someone’s attention to blow raspberries at them (she especially likes to do it with her mouth full of food). She loves her big sisters and lights up whenever they come around. (They love her too and have been very, very helpful with her!)
We are heading to her first doctor appointment this afternoon. I have a few questions, but no real concerns about her health and development. She still wakes up 1-2 times a night for a feeding, but since she is so small, we recognize that she is probably needing to catch up on eating. She falls right back to sleep after eating, so at least we aren’t having any sleep issues. She will be getting vaccinations and blood drawn, and I am certain that I will have some big sisters to soothe too because of their protectiveness for her.
Hannah and Ellie are doing well with their schoolwork and getting back into routine. We have some pretty busy afternoons because of the girls’ activities, but most of that will be winding down soon as the school year winds down. I think they are ready for a little more free time to play outside and ride their bikes.
Mimi and Papa are heading our way soon to meet Julia Joy and I can’t wait. I am sure they will all be quite taken with one another.