The Arrival of Sophia Kate

Pre-surgery Josh
Post surgery mommy and Sophia

Lisa and Sophia

First day home with Stella and Grandma Polly

OK-these are out of order, but oh well. This was the first meeting of big sister Stella and her little sister. She was more interested in mommy's medical bracelets and buttons on her bed.

And Lisa's bubbles, of course....

Andrew and Sophia

Grandma Polly and Paw Paw Johnny

Mimi Sandy

Stella has started taking naps on her floor. I found her this way yesterday and couldn't get the camera before Sophia woke her crying.

Man, it's tough being a big sis

Josh and Mike putting together our picnic table

Stella helping Papa stain the picnic table

Wow, we've been busy around here! Last week was our first week home with our newest addition and it was a rough one. Stella was starved for attention, Josh and I were starved for sleep, and Sophia just acted like she was starving all the time! My parents left on Monday, Nikki came for a night on Wednesday (why didn't I take any pics? Nikki-send pics to me so I can post them) and the Newmans arrived on Saturday.

Stella went to school a couple of days last week except for Thursday. She had a little mishap that we are still confused about. She wanted to come in and see me before Josh took her to school and she found me in bed with Sophia. This is probably not what she wanted to see. She immediately wanted to get up in bed with us and Josh had planned on a quick "goodbye." A category 5 tantrum ensued and Josh took her by the hand to get her out of the room. She pulled the other way and Josh said he heard a pop. She cried and cried and kept complaining about her "ankle" and pointing to her wrist. She woudln't let Josh touch her and only wanted me. Nikki and I decided to keep her at home with us and see what happened. Josh felt awful and called three times to check on her. Nikki and I waited on her hand and foot for four hours and let her watch several episodes of Blue's Clues. I finally got concerned enough to call the pediatrician and Josh took her in. He said she complained about it until they got in to the doctor's office and then started using her arm and totally changed her attitude! She ran into the kitchen when they returned and couldn't wait to show me her lollipop! Either this kid deserved an Academy Award or she was really hurt...no one really knows.

Later in the day, I asked her if she was sad. "No, momma-I not sad."

"Are you happy?" I asked.

"No, I not happy."

"Then what are you?"

"I two."

Yes, my dear. You certainly are.

Sophia couldn't be an easier baby so far. She is eating and sleeping regularly and sometimes we forget she is around. She has gained half a pound in a week-she eats constantly. They must have made a mistake at the hospital or my milk has magical powers. They measured her at 18 3/4 inches and she was 20 1/4 at the first pediatrician visit one week later. She is a precious little thing and looks more like Stella every day. I'll post more pictures as soon as I can. I plan on taking some newborn photos in a few days. Enjoy!

Shoplifting and popsicles

She was not impressed with her first popsicle
She tasted it with her finger and handed it off to me. I hope she starts to like them soon so I won't keep having to waste them. Oh come on! I can't waste a perfectly good popsicle!

Today, we went to Blockbuster and she kept asking me for candy, movies, magazines, etc. Why do they put everything right by the cash register?!?!?! After asking her to put the tenth thing back, I see her lifting her dress and fumbling with her bloomers. "What are you doing, Stella?" I asked. "I'm puttin' it in my pocket, " she said, trying to stuff the M&M's in her bloomers before I got to her. Where in the world did she learn that?!?!? You should have seen the looks I got. I promise I have not taught her to do that. I haven't shoplifted since I was a small child, stuffing hamburger gum in my pocket at Austin's Pharmacy. Wait....maybe it's genetic.

Too many doctor visits?

We were sitting in the doctor's office yesterday morning (as we have been doing monthly and now weekly for about 7 months now) and after reading her book for the third time, she looked at me and asked "They gonna say 'Amy Newman', mama?" She was referring to the nurse coming to get us. She knows the drill! I understand, Stella. I am ready for it to be over, too!

Easter Egg Hunt

Just a little ol' Easter egg hunt in Kennesaw

Stella's ready for the hunt

Getting ready to go!

Playing with Lilly (daughter of one of Josh's coworkers)

Stella loved her balloon so much that she had to take it in to the restaurant where we had lunch. She has taken a nap and is sitting on the couch holding it as we speak.

Stella usually loves slides, but froze today and held up the line. Josh had to drag her down and a tantrum ensued.

Stella and daddy
I would post it, but I am too embarrassed. To prove how absent minded I am lately, Stella has an awful sunburn. Snacks-check, camera-check, extra batteries-check, Easter basket-check, juice-check, extra set of clothes-check, sunscreen -check, apply to sunscreen to child-oops!