Nana came and helped us out for a week. She was such a blessing to have her with us. She helped us feed and take care of Ansley, clean up, wash pumping parts and bottle, organize pumping parts and bottles, cook dinners and play with Caleb(and rock Caleb in the middle of the night). She was such a great help that she was worn out by the end of the week! She spoiled us all by bringing some cute clothes for Ansley, treating Mommy to Yamato(a favorite Japanese restaurant) and other yummy meals, giving Daddy a break after work and getting Caleb new toys.
Nana and her grandbabies.
Nana helping feed and burp Ansley.
Caleb showing Nana what happens when she spends too much time with Ansley and not enough for him!
Lots of Nana/Caleb time was spent reading books and playing with one of his new toys, Thomas the train-“choo”.
Nana took Caleb for his first trip to Toys-R-us. They came home with this double slide climber! Daddy, Nana and Caleb all worked very hard to put it together! (early birthday present!)
We moved his sandbox and pool and made a little playground area in the backyard for little boy! He loves going out there now. He will go to the back door and move the blinds(which he shouldn’t do!) and look for his new play area, asking to go outside. We put it in a mostly shady area so Ansley and I will have a place to hang out while big brother plays.
Papa and Grandma Vicki came as our last set of helpers. I cant believe how fast and slow time is going all at the same time. Caleb learned how to say “Papa” and “Grandma”. Grandma made us lots of yummy meals! They were a nice transition because they didn’t stay with us(they stayed at a hotel), so we didn’t have them first thing in the mornings or in the evenings after dinner. Both times of the day are hectic and busy for us, so we got to ease into our days alone, doing just parts at a time.
Papa and Grandma
Papa had his fair share of helping out. Lots of snuggle and feedings with Ansley.
And lots of playing with Caleb. Caleb asked to go outside with Papa all day, even the minute they came back in! Thanks for being a trooper,Papa!
Rainy day #3! Papa, Grandma and Caleb all got their raincoats on and took a field trip. Papa said “ok, Sport!”, when he was picking him up in the garage to run him out to the car in the pouring rain! I love that Caleb gets some good Papa time!
But Grandma had Caleb’s heart in the kitchen. That boy loves to eat and that grandma loves to feed that boy!
So many (healthy) options!
Thanks Papa and Vicki for all of your time and generosity! We loved spending that time with you and are very thankful for all your hard work!
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