16 April 2009

Back home, forever changed

Ruby as a big sister is delicious. Helpful, loving, attentive ... the only effects of such a huge change to her world appearing to be an increased clinginess and a tearful sensitivity to being disciplined or corrected. In the scheme of things, while heartbreaking when they occur, much easier than the stories we hear of thrown scissors and new siblings being dragged across the room by one leg. Ruby is a welcome and enthusiastic helper in all things baby.
Testing water temperature...
Washing the 'baby sista'...
Leah's opinion of bathtime...
But shortly thereafter, her big sister's murmured 'it's ok, it's ok' has done the trick and she's forgotten the indignity.
The adorationhas become a familiar sight, but no less heart-melting!
Leah begins to be more aware of all of us, and also sprouts an enthusiastic crop of hormone spots. Seems the ultimate in unfair - to take that beautiful smooth soft skin and give it acne!!And finally, parents everywhere will agree that no matter how much you love these kids, they really are most beautiful when fast asleep!!