After a last swaddle in the hospital blanket and hat...
...Little Cole decided to get spruced up to meet his big sister for the first time!
This is Addie's first close-up of her new baby brother.
I'll admit, that Addie was even more thrilled by the fact that my hospital room's TV had way more channels than we do and one channel had one of her favorite shows, Caillou playing. When they brought my lunch tray, Addie feasted on rolls, grape juice and a brownie. She didn't want to go home!
But I did...so we packed up and headed back home where Addie found a surprise waiting for her--her brother had gotten her a big sister present! A new doll (whom she promptly named...wait for it...Cole...yes, even though she's well aware that her doll is a girl and that we tried to convince her that it would be confusing...she persisted) and some fun accessories like a little high chair, bouncy seat, front carrier...
...and pack n' play/playpen that I swear took Steve longer to put together than the one we have for Cole. ;)
(In his defense, the set of accessories was super cheap so it wasn't his fault that the parts are not all that well-made)
Addie loves to hold her little brother, and especially tickle him.
She drew him a picture.
And has invited him to join in our family dance parties.
I think the little guy is already a big part of this family :)
More pics of Cole's first day home can be found on Dan's photo site here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danlaufer/sets/72157623628380238/detail/
