After Taber's paternity leave was up, Mama Rigg came back out to help again.
I was so grateful to have another pair of arms to hold this little nugget so I could sleep!
She was also so amazing with Cam and watching her play with him taught me so much! She just knew how to get into his world and connect with him on his level. After she came I started trying to play him the way she did and I noticed a huge difference in his progress!
She also watched the kiddos so Taber and I could have a Valentines lunch date. I think it was my first time out post baby and it was a much needed break!
She kept the girls busy with dozens of crafts and even bought them knitting looms so they could make their first scarfs. It was definitely awesome having her here!
After Grandma Karen left my sister Naomi came to stay for a week.
It was a huge sacrifice for her to leave her own little family to come take care of mine and it meant so much to me that she would do that!
It meant a lot to Nori too.
The kids loved having special auntie time.
And I loved having SISTER time!!
Before she went back home Taber made sure we got a night out without kids to thank her for all her service.
We spent it eating dessert. of course. It was AWESOME!!
And just like that, a month went by, 2 weeks with Taber to help, a week with Grandma Karen and a week with Naomi. Now it was time to fly solo.
The first day was challenging.
Nori did not like being put down.
And she didn't like it when my clothes were clean, so she made sure to puke on them often.
Cam didn't like all the attention she was getting, so suddenly I had TWO babies to take care of, one slightly larger than the other. They both cried for milk, and cuddles, and diaper changes, and being held. I started to wonder how I would ever get anything done as a mom of 4.
But where there's a will there's a way! Once I started wearing Nori in the snugli things got a little easier. At least I was finally able to eat breakfast.
It was an exhausting first day, but we all survived.
New babies are a huge adjustment! But then you get baby snuggles, and it's all worth it. :)
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