E-Time (Time with Ellie!)

Ellison Isabella- Ellie, in quiet alert mode.

The First Lady standing guard over the new arrival.

E-time on the bouncy ball. It works!

This is Ellie's 5th day. My mom asked last night if I'd taught her to read yet. Working on it. Having long and weighty conversations, in which Ellie appropriately moves in what Sarah calls the Hand Dance. At day 5, Ellie has taught us all what makes her happy- and that is any movement that simulates the action in the womb, as her mama is a very busy med surg nurse and worked up til the end. Ellison is used to action! So we cuddle the little burrito while bouncing on the large bouncy exercise ball. I'm a believer ! Nice centerpieces at the table have been replaced by an even nicer one- Ellie in her bouncy seat. This very organized and charmingly decorated home has baby equipment in every niche. The swing, car seat, bouncy seat, bath seat, jog stroller- and no one seems to mind the invasion! They were adamant that this child would NOT sleep in the adult bed...would have to stay in the co-sleeper to be safe. Only 4 nites of this new life and she managed to convince them that it might not be a bad tradeoff for some sleep! She is a cuddler, likes to have her legs crossed and up on her abdomen like in utero. Has been to the store, the pediatrician, the lactation consultant, and around the block on a dog walk twice, so she is a mover and a shaker! DO WE LOVE HER? YES WE DO! Childrern are indeed a heritage of the Lord.