WHEN we get a baby
sitter, we’re gonna sneak off to the bedroom, slip beneath the sheets and, you know…get some sleep!
Today, Mom convinced Dad of the merits of Kangaroo care,
i.e. the merits of Dad providing the
bare chest for the kids to nestle on. Reluctantly Dad agreed. Naturally, a
camera appeared and photos were taken. They will not be posted. Nor will Dad
ever do anything that could result in the photos being used for blackmail.
Dad actually found the experience pleasant save for the
daggers masquerading as fingernails digging into his chest. EJ and Liesel will
be receiving manicures later on today. Additionally, newborns are incredibly strong for their
size. If Dad could match their grip strength scaled up to his hand size, he
could easily crush a grapefruit with one hand.
Mom and Dad bundled up the kids in receiving blankets and
ventured out to say “Hi” to eager neighbors. Everyone was excited for them. The
warm weather was actually quite pleasant. The bright light illuminated their
eyes clearly. She has her Daddy’s blues. EJ has steal grey eyes that will
likely turn brown.
They tried some new bottles designed to slow the flow of milk
and eliminate air in an attempt to prevent gas and hiccups. While the slower
flow did prevent leakage around the side of Liesel’s mouth, they both still had
gas and hiccups. The inserts to these bottles add a layer of complexity to
their cleaning, assembly and storage. They’ll continue trying them for a
reasonable period, but if they aren’t effective they’ll go back to the cheap
bottles. If any readers have any recommendations on bottle brands and or
feeding positions that can help minimize gas and eliminate hiccups, please
share.
EJ learned a new game today. Mom checked his diaper, cleaned
him, and buttoned him back up. He promptly filled it. She changed it, cleaned
him, and buttoned him back up. He promptly refilled it. She changed it, cleaned
him, and buttoned him back up. He then threw up all over himself. See how easy
fun can be?
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