Sisters

The other night during bath time Sophia and Chloe kicked Seth out of the bathroom (he happily left). We checked on them periodically. But, they were getting along so nicely that we took advantage of the free time.

10ish minutes later, I noticed that the girls' bedroom door was shut. I walked over to the room to find the girls dripping wet putting on their PJs. They yelled "surprise" and started giggling. Sophia explained that she washed hers and Chloe's hair and was "taking care of everything." After I helped with the dressing, the girls ran off to the kitchen table. Sophia and Chloe then started playing "school." Sophia was teaching Chloe how to add and subtract. Amazingly enough, Sophia was able to explain it so Chloe understood. Cool.

It seems that the girls having been fighting a lot lately. So, on the occasions that they are playing together, it is especially sweet and fun to watch.

He Weighs How Much?!

Today Henry had his 2-month check-up. He's happy and healthy, and developing "on track." the biggest surprise was his weight. Henry weighs 12 lbs 12.2oz! He's in the 75th percentile for weight. Wow. No wonder my arms and back have been aching!

Pink, Red, and Orange

Yeah, my new charm for Henry has arrived. I'm a proud happy mom of three kids!

Let me introduce you

to Rabbit and Duck. These are Chloe's stuffed animal friends. They usually take naps with her and keep her company at bedtime. And when Chloe wakes, she has them with her and insists I say hello and give them kisses too.

I Can Fall Asleep Anywhere!

Here are some cute pictures of sleepy Henry on the bedroom rug, on our bed, on the chair cushion, and at the coffee shop. I guess the 3rd kid gets sleep wherever and whenever!

Rub-a-Dub-Dub...Not all Three in One Tub!

The time has come that Sophia does not want to share the bathtub with Chloe; she now likes to take showers.

Of course Chloe likes having the entire tub to herself. More room to play and she doesn't have to share any of the toys!

And Henry...his umbilical cord just came off, so we celebrated by giving him a bath. We set up the baby tub in the kitchen sink. It took him a little bit of time to get used to it, but he soon relaxed and enjoyed the warm water.

Lesson learned for night: bathing 3 kids takes a lot of time!

Can we still call him Cookie?

On November 20, 2010 our son was born.

Name: Henry Harrison Oberst

Time: 9:10am

Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz

Length: 20 inches

Location: Kaiser Roseville

As soon as Henry was born Seth called our families and friends to share the news. Within hours the grandparents were there and the girls met their brother. We had special "big sister" gifts for each of them, but they only wanted to pay attention to "Cookie." Very sweet to see how quickly and deeply they adored him.

I find it amusing that after lots of discussion about what to name him, we all still lovingly refer to Henry as Cookie!