The Green Family: Our First Week and a Half

It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the 2 week mark. Since Riley is our last baby, I am afraid that time is going to go even faster then it has with Emma. I am just going to have to try to remember to enjoy all the little moments and actually be in the moment, instead of running around here trying to get things done and making sure we get out the door on time!

We have had a great first week at home. We have loved having all our visitors and we are just trying to get use to having two little ones. Emma is doing well. She loves her sister and wants to help feed her, play with her, and help with anything else that Riley needs. Emma is pretty confident and self assured, so we are working on slowing down around Riley and letting Mommy "teach" her how to help Riley. Emma has been pushing the limits the last handful of days so we are trying to stay consistent with the "rules" and I am trying to make sure Emma still gets one on one time with me.

Emma still talks about the hospital from time to time. Her focus seems to be mostly on my belly. She doesn't quite understand why if Riley is out, then why is my belly still round. She told me the other day that she thought I was going to stay in the hospital until my belly was small again. If only the pregnant looking belly went away as soon as the baby got here!

I have been feeling great and have had no major issues as far as recovering from the delivery. I had a goal for myself that I would actually get ready before we left the house. I would say I have met this goal about 80% of the time. Getting out of the house on time with two little ones is going take a lot more practice!

Here are some photos of what the last week and a half looked like!

Reading her new big sister book to Riley

Pajama cuties

Finding her thumb for the first time

We kept all of Emma's clothes, so Riley has been wearing all of Emma's old outfits. I took this photo so we could compare Emma and Riley. You can see the photo of Emma in this outfit HERE.

Will and Jessica came over for a visit. I can't believe that Will is already about to be 4 months old. Both Will and Riley were a little on the cranky side, so we don't have too many pictures from that night.