Life as the Big Sister

It's a brother! Which means she's finally a BIG SISTER!

Magnolia was very excited Friday when we woke her up at 7am to tell her that we were heading to the hospital because Baby Brother or Sister was ready to come out. Within a few hours after River's birth, Grandma Crist, Papa and Maggie were able to come visit us. Maggie's first introduction to her baby brother was getting to watch the nurse bathe him right in the delivery room. Maggie of course observed very closely and later had to imitate the nurse's actions with Boy Baby in our hospital room (see picture below).

Maggie's been very enthusiastic about River when she speaks about him, and she even told us that she's "really, really, really happy" she has a baby brother. She's been very gentle with him, and of course LOVES helping change his diapers and other "mommying" tasks.

Of course at other times she's become extremely emotional, and will start crying at the most trivial situations. She also seems to be preoccupied with making sure everyone recognizes that she is there with either screaming, screeching, or even a little hitting. Nothing we didn't expect. We are working on being extra patient, so that we can support her with doing the same.

Here's a glimpse of life as a big sister...

What does swimming have to do with being a big sister?

Well, when family comes to meet the new addition, you get to go swim in the pool at their hotel!

Yippeeee!!

Lounging at the pool with Omah and Daddy

Her first glimpse of baby brother. Papa's holding her as they watch the nurse bathe brother.

Taking little River Roo home! She was so giggly and excited that they got to ride in the back together. The whole two minute drive home she kept Zac and I informed of every movement or sound from River.

Have I mentioned before that she watches things very closely, and imitates exactly??

Here she is in our hospital room washing Boy Baby just as the nurse bathed River.