And... we're back!

Clearly, I'm not good at this whole blogging business... I kept meaning to write about Sofi's birth story, and then I kept meaning to do some kind of massive update from the last couple of months, and every time I started I felt like since it had been so long it had to be something big and then it never happened... So instead we're going to do a quick update and just get back to trying to blog regularly, and hopefully at some point I'll actually write a post with Sofi's birth story.

Life since Sofi arrived has been amazing, hectic and overwhelming.

Cuddle bug.

It's amazing how much I had forgotten about the early weeks - both the good and the bad, but it's been a fun adventure reliving the different phases that have already gone by and noticing all the differences already between Nico and his little sister.

Peaceful slumber.

Luckily for us, Sofi has turned out to be a fantastic sleeper just like her brother. I know from experience that some of this patterns don't last long, so we're enjoying it now and resting while we can.

Cuddling siblings.

And I couldn't be happier with how awesome Nico is with Sofi. I have heard so many horror stories of siblings not liking the little ones, and how even when they do like them they grow tired of them quickly. Nico has obviously had moments when he's extra needy and demanding of our attention, but he has been nothing but sweet and caring for Sofi - wanting to cuddle and hold her, making sure she has her pacifier when she needs it, and helping us with diaper changes. He has such a gentle and caring soul, but it still blows my  mind at how much he loves his sister already.

Making sure she stays warm.

The other day, with the biggest smile on his face, he told me he can't wait for Sofi to take his hand when they can "run, run, run!" He melts my heart every time.

Looking so much like baby Nico

Every day Sofi seems to look more and more like Nico, and yet we're already starting to notice all the difference in their personalities. She is such a content and mellow baby (very similar to Nico), but when she wants something or she's not happy she can be very loud about it. She like her tummy time (while I remember Nico barely tolerating it), and as she begins to coo she is turning out to be quiet the little chatter box.

Smiles with auntie Jackie

This was Sofi's first ride in Bob. She was very content. And Nico loved being the big kid, getting to ride his bike. This is a bike that Grandma got for him last Christmas - we took the pedals and seat out to encourage him using it as a balance bike, with the hope that it would help him transition better to riding eventually. Unfortunately it turned out to be a little bit to heavy for him at the time, so he is just now starting to feel comfortable with it, but I'm already impressed by how well he's doing. Last week we went up to Bennington lake and he rode the bike (practically for the first time) on gravel up and down some pretty steep hills with some very minor falls.

Anyway, life is good right now, busy but good. I'm back at work part-time and Diana is watching Sofi during that time, which I am so grateful for. Nico is back at daycare full-time and really enjoying it again (we went through a tough phase where he "hated" daycare because it meant he wasn't home with mama and Sofi), which is a huge relief. Matt's busy at work and doing a lot of soccer ref'ing, which he enjoys. I'm doing two classes and a practicum this semester and trying to stay on top of things as much as possible. And little Sofi is growing and changing every day.

Crazy hair.

Life is good... and I'll work on making time to keep this blog updated - if nothing else but for me to have a record of these days later in life.